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BBL 2022-23 Cricket Free Tips | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: 31st Match

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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Details

Match: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, Match 31 | BBL 2022-23

Date: Friday, 06 January 2023

Time: 12:30 (GMT+5) / 13:00 (GMT+5.5) / 13:30 (GMT+6)

Format: T20

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground


Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Preview

  • Sydney Sixers will be confident because they have won their last eight matches against Melbourne Stars.
  • The Melbourne Stars are at the bottom of the standings after winning only twice in their last seven games.
  • Josh Phillippe, Jordan Silk, and James Vince are three Sydney Sixers batsmen who have combined for more than 500 runs.

 

On Friday night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Game 31 of the 2022–23 Big Bash League will feature the Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Sixers. Sydney Sixers are in the third position while Melbourne Stars are at the bottom of the standings, with a five-point gap separating the teams. The match begins on January 6 at 18:30 local time at the MCG.

The tournament’s bottom-placed Melbourne Stars team has struggled to string together victories. They will have to contend with a formidable Sydney Sixers squad in this game.

Sydney Sixers have been playing good cricket and are in a solid position in the competition despite losing both of their most recent games. They anticipate leaving the MCG with another victory.


Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Weather Report

At the MCG, there will be no clouds for this game, and it will be sunny for much of the first half. During the game, the temperature will dip from the mid-20s to the upper teens.


Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Toss Prediction

Since 53.3% of BBL games at the MCG have been won by the side batting first, we forecast that both captains will elect to bat first if their team wins the toss before this game.


Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Pitch Report

In 2022, a BBL first innings score of 141 is typical. We anticipate a pitch that will provide plenty of movement for quick bowlers and some turn for spinners.


Melbourne Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Despite reporting minor injuries following their victories over the Adelaide Strikers on New Year’s Eve, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Thomas Rogers were both deemed fit enough to participate in the Melbourne derby on Tuesday. The same starting lineup is expected for this match.

Recent form – L W L L L

Melbourne Stars’ Probable XI

Adam Zampa (c), Joe Clarke (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Trent Boult, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, and Marcus Stoinis.


Sydney Sixers Team News & Probable Playing XIs

In Wednesday’s loss against Brisbane Heat, Chris Jordan was reinserted into the Sydney Sixers’ starting lineup. We had anticipated that he would be rested for this game, but despite just bowling three overs in the rain-delayed encounter, he very well could keep his spot in the squad.

Recent form – NR L W W W

Sydney Sixers’ Probable XI

Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Chris Jordan, Steve O’Keefe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, and Sean Abbott.


Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team Won Lost
Melbourne Stars 0 5
Sydney Sixers 5 0

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers – Match 31, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

  • Joe Clarke

Batters

  • James Vince (c) 
  • Kurtis Patterson
  • Jordan Silk
  • Hilton Cartwright

All-Rounders

  • Sean Abbott
  • Hayden Kerr
  • Beau Webster

Bowlers

  • Trent Boult
  • Luke Wood (vc)
  • Steve O’Keefe

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers – Match 31, Dream 11


Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Sydney Sixers

Top batsman

  • Melbourne Stars – Joe Clarke
  • Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Top bowler

  • Melbourne Stars – Adam Zampa
  • Sydney Sixers – Ben Dwarshuis

Most sixes

  • Melbourne Stars – Joe Clarke
  • Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Player of the Match

  • Sydney Sixers – Josh Philippe

Team Scores Batting First

  • Melbourne Stars – 160+
  • Sydney Sixers – 170+

Sydney Sixers is the favourite to win this match.

 

Despite being at the bottom of the standings, Melbourne Stars are anticipated to be competitive in this match. Their bowling attack is potent, and the contest with Sydney Sixers’ hitters will be crucial. Overall, we anticipate that Sydney Sixers will do better with the bat than Melbourne Stars, and we forecast that Sydney Sixers will win this game.

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