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

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Melbourne Stars will lock horns against Sydney Sixers in the 31st match of the Big Bash League 2022-23 on Friday, January 6. The game is scheduled at 1:00 PM IST and will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

Melbourne Stars have been woeful in the tournament, with just two wins in seven matches. They suffered a 33 runs defeat against Melbourne Renegades in their most recent fixture and are currently reeling at the bottom of the points table. 

As for Sydney Sixers, it has been an average BBL season so far for them, where they have managed to win four matches out of the eight they have played thus far in the competition. With nine points in their kitty, the Sixers currently occupy the third position in the points tally. 

Match Details

Date and Time: January 6, 01.00 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App 

Pitch Report: The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will assist the batters, and a competitive total can be expected from the surface. That said, the quick bowlers will get some help with the new ball. The captain winning the toss should look to bat first at this venue. 

Probable Playing XI

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

Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Jordan, Steve O'Keefe

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips 

Wicket-Keeper: Joe Clarke, Josh Philippe
Batters: Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, James Vince
All-Rounders: Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Beau Webster
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Luke Wood

Captain: Hayden Kerr
Vice-Captain: Beau Webster

Prediction

Sydney Sixers are the clear favourites heading into this game and rightly so as they have a power-packed batting unit in place and firepower in the bowling department as well. With both teams eyeing a crucial win, one can expect a cracking contest at the iconic MCG. 

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