Melbourne Stars will face the Sydney Sixers in the 13th encounter of the BBL 2021/22. Melbourne Stars picked themselves up after their humiliating loss to Sydney Sixers and won their following two matches against Sydney Thunder by 4 runs and 6 wickets. The fact that Andre Russell is included is the biggest benefit for them.
On Saturday, Hobart Hurricanes broke the Sydney Sixers’ winning streak with 44 runs (D/L Method). Their bowlers took the brunt of the attack, allowing 213 runs to be scored. They have an advantage in this match because they have already defeated the Stars in this competition.
Weather
Under cloudy skies, the temperature will not rise above 17°C during this match.
Pitch
Because it’s a drop-in pitch, we can anticipate a close match between bat and ball. Quick bowlers must take advantage of the favourable conditions. On this wicket, anything over 170 is a competitive score.
Probable Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars:
Glenn Maxwell (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Andre Russell, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Brody Couch, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile
Sydney Sixers:
Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Jordan Silk, Steve O’Keefe, Dan Christian, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Chris Jordan, Daniel Hughes
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers – Match 13, Dream 11:
Josh Philippe (c&wk), James Vince, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Moises Henriques, Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Hayden Kerr, Tom Curran, Steve O’Keefe, Brody Couch
Prediction
Match winner
- Sydney Sixers
Winning the toss
- Sydney Sixers
Top Batsman
- Melbourne Stars – Andre Russell
- Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe
Top Bowler
- Melbourne Stars – Adam Zampa
- Sydney Sixers – Ben Dwarshuis
Most Sixes
- Melbourne Stars – Glenn Maxwell
- Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe
Player of the Match
- Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe
Team Scores Batting First
- Melbourne Stars – 160+
- Sydney Sixers – 170+
The Melbourne Stars are a far better team than they were when the Sydney Sixers defeated them by a record score. The team has improved due to outstanding team performances mixed with Andre Russell’s power hitting. On the other hand, the Sixers appear to have more runs in them, and we are backing them to win.