Big Bash League, Sixers vs Stars: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

Sydney Sixers (Source: Twitter)

Sydney Sixers will face the challenge of Melbourne Stars in Match 15 of the Big Bash League 2022 on Monday at SCG. 

Sixers are in the penultimate position in the points table with a solitary win in three appearances. In their last league match, the Moises Henriques-led side secured a close victory by six runs over Hobart Hurricanes. They will rely on the likes of Josh Phillipe and Hayden Kerr. 

On the other hand, Stars, also have a single win but have a better net run-rate than the Sixers. They faced a big loss by 61 runs in their last outing against Scorchers and will look to make a fine comeback. Unfortunately, Nathan Coulter Nile will not be available for the team in this fixture. 

Match Details

Date and Time: December 26, 12.35 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App

Pitch Report: SCG has been a belter of a surface with short square boundaries on offer. The scores of around 160 should be the par total, and the bowlers need to be wary of their lengths. Most of the games have been won by the team chasing the totals at SCG. 

Predicted XIs

Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), Kurtis Patterson, James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Steve O'Keefe, Naveen-ul-Haq, Todd Murphy

Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, James Seymour, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keepers: Joe Clarke, Josh Phillipe
Batters: James Vince, Jordan Silk, Nick Larkin
All-Rounders: Sean Abbott, Beau Webster, Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Luke Wood

Captain: Hayden Kerr
Vice Captain: Joe Clarke

Prediction

The second-most successful side in the BBL history picked up the form in the last game and is likely to dominate Stars in this game. 

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