Who Will Win Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Sixers will look to end their campaign on a high when they face a struggling Melbourne Stars at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This 36th fixture of the Big Bash League 2017/18 is scheduled to be played on January 23 with live action to begin at 7:40 PM local time.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Fox Sports, BT Sport
Live streaming: Bet365, Sony Liv
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2017/18...
Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing 11
The Sixers secured their third win on the bounce when they decimated Brisbane Heat at this ground in their previous match. Sean Abbott was the star of the show with superb figures of 4-11 off four overs, helping his side knock the opposition out for just 73 runs. The fast bowler is amongst the leading wicket-takers and he is likely to cause problems for the Stars as well. Nic Maddinson and Daniel Hughes have been their best batsmen this BBL and the team will expect strong contributions from them with the bat in this match.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
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Johan Botha (c), Moises Henriques, Joe Denly, Nic Maddinson, Peter Nevill (wk), Nathan Lyon, Carlos Brathwaite, Sean Abbott, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Ben Dwarshuis
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
The Stars continued their poor run in the season, losing their last game against Sydney Thunder on their home turf. Peter Handscomb struck a 44-ball 57 to help his team put up 147 on the board, though it wasn't enough to win them the game. The opening batsman now has two good knocks in his previous three innings and he will be the key for the Stars against the Sixers. The team's bowling has been below par with none of their bowlers having taken more than six wickets in the tournament. There will be a lot of pressure on skipper John Hastings (6 wickets in 8 matches) when it comes to bowling.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
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John Hastings (c), Kevin Pietersen, Jackson Coleman, Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, Ben Dunk, Evan Gulbis, Peter Handscomb (wk), Daniel Worrall, Seb Gotch, Liam Bowe
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
Sydney Sixers are the apparent favorites amongst the bookmakers to win this match at odds of 1.65 on Betfair, 1.61 on Bet365, 1.53 on Ladbrokes and 1.57 each on Unibet and Betway. They have won three and lost six out of the nine league matches they have played so far and are currently seventh on the points table. With just one win in their eight matches, Melbourne Stars are finding it very difficult to lift themselves off the bottom in the standings. They are the underdogs for this game at odds of 2.48 on Betfair, 2.40 on Unibet, 2.50 on Ladbrokes and 2.37 each on Bet365 and Betway.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
Melbourne Stars have beaten Sydney Sixers four times out of seven in the Big Bash League and twice in the three matches they have played against them at the SCG. However, their performance this season has not been impressive at all as they have been able to win just one out of eight matches so far. The Sixers on the other hand have found a new spring in their steps and are coming on the back of three consecutive wins. They defeated the stars convincingly last week and we feel they are better placed to win this time as well.
Final Verdict: Back Sydney Sixers to beat Melbourne Stars at 1.65 on betfair, 1.61 on bet365, 1.53 on 10Cric and 1.57 each on Unibet and Betway.
Jan 23, 2018
14:10 IST / 8:40 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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