πππππ :Β Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars
ππππ : December 26 ,Thursdayββ
ππππ :β 12:35 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australia
ππππππππππ :ββ Big Bash League 2024-2025
Melbourne Stars’ challenge to win after three consecutive losses
- Melbourne Stars have lost three games in a row and are low on confidence
- Sydney Sixers has won the last nine out of ten games against Melbourne Stars
- Sydney Sixers have lost only three times in the last 15 games at the SCG
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SYS vs MLS Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the Boxing Day clash in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The Sydney Sixers will look to build on the momentum as they take on the Melbourne Stars in the 11th game. The Sixers have made a strong start in the season and defeated the Sydney Thunder in their last game. The Melbourne Stars have struggled, going down against the Adelaide Strikers in their previous game.
The Melbourne Stars are searching for their first win in this game. They will be under pressure after three consecutive losses, and the players seem low on confidence. The Sydney Sixers have won both their games and have lost only once in the last five seasons against the Melbourne Stars. The Stars must take the challenge head-on to win this game, and it will be interesting to see if they are up for the task.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sydney Sixers Preview
Moises Henriques and his team have made a strong start in the tournament. They started as one of the favourites and have lived up to with strong performances in both games. They defeated the Sydney Thunder in the last game by 5 wickets. They have a good record against the Melbourne Stars, and Henriques would like to win this game and retain the top spot on the points table.
Josh Phillippe and James Vince are a strong opening pair, and the team expects them to deliver an electrifying start. Henriques has a lot of experience and shall look to guide the middle order and add runs with Jack Edwards and Jordan Silk. Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, and Joel Davies add depth to the line-up and will look to add quick runs.
The bowling attack has delivered strong performances. Ben Dwarshuis and Akeal Hosein have used the new ball well, and the team expects early breakthroughs from the pair. Sean Abbott will aim to use his experience and bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Joel Davies and Jack Edwards. Todd Murphy adds depth to the bowling attack.
Melbourne Stars Preview
It will be a massive test for Marcus Stoinis’ team in their 4th game. The team has looked rusty in the tournament and went down against the Adelaide Strikers in the last game by 15 runs. The batting lineup is inconsistent, and the bowling attack lacks teeth. It is a must-win game for the team, and it will be interesting to see if they are up for the challenge.
Sam Harper has been the only consistent batsman on the team, and he must deliver a strong start with Ben Duckett. Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell are the most experienced players in this team, and they will look to add runs in the middle order with Thomas Rogers. Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, and Tom Curran are powerful strikers and must do well.
The bowling attack hasn’t troubled the opponents so far in the tournament. Adam Milne and Peter Siddle must strike early, as the Sixers have their batters in good form. Middle overs will be important, and the team expects Maxwell and Tom Curran to do well. Doug Warren and Stoinis must do well in the supporting role.
Weather Conditions
The weather forecaster predicts clear skies over Sydney on December 26. The wicket has been a tough one to bat on this season, as the two-paced nature of the surface has created doubts in the batsmen’s minds. The average first innings score is 160 runs, and the team batting first would like to have 180 on the board.
SYS vs MLS Pitch Report
Sydney Cricket Ground is not the easiest surface to bat on, and the batsmen must get their eyes in before playing their strokes. Fast bowlers get bounce and carry from the surface. It is also the best wicket for the spinners in Australia, as the ball turns sharply on this track.
Toss: To Bowl
The wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground has been on the slower side this season. It won’t be an easy surface to set up a total with the bowlers finding assistance from the surface in the early overs. We expect the side winning the toss to invite the opposition to bat first on this wicket.
