Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2021
The 2021-22 season of the BBL gets underway on Sunday evening with Sydney Sixers taking on Melbourne Stars at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Sixers won the 2020-21 BBL title with a 27 run victory over Perth Scorchers in the final. Melbourne Stars won only five games last year and finished 7th in the table. Read on as we preview this match. The game begins at 19:15 local time.
Sydney Sixers are once again the team to beat in the BBL and are targeting their third successive title in this tournament.
Melbourne Stars had a disappointing campaign last season but have a team with plenty of World Cup winners in their ranks and they should be competitive.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars T20 Live Streaming
Seven Network and Fox Sports will show this game in Australia. In India, you can watch it on Sony Six. BT Sports have the rights in the UK with Willow TV showing the match in the USA. In South Africa you can watch it on SuperSport with Sky Sports showing the game in New Zealand
BBL Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar
SYS vs MLS Match Toss Prediction
Sydney Sixers are comfortable batting or bowling first but we predict that both captains will choose to field first in this match.
SYS vs MLS Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground always has something for the spin bowlers but we expect a good batting wicket for the tournament opener.
Weather Report
Overcast skies with a high of 18 degrees during the evening in Sydney
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, Big Bash League 2021
Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing 11
SYS Team News
The back to back BBL Champions have a great opportunity to make it three in a row during the BBL 2021-22 season. No other team had two players hitting over 500 runs last season and the top order partnership will again be critical. The Sixers have no injury worries ahead of this game.
SYS Key Players
- Josh Philippe- the keeper-batter hit 508 runs in last season’s BBL, contributing 3 half-centuries and a top score of 95.
- James Vince- the English top order batter has had a very strong 2021. He impressed in the Men’s Hundred and scored his maiden international century against Pakistan in an ODI.
- Tom Curran- the English bowling-all-rounder did not get an opportunity during the T20 World Cup but has a very strong record in the BBL.
SYS Team Form
Any team who has won successive tournaments must be playing strong cricket. The Sixers have won their last three BBL fixtures.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Chris Jordan, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarhuis, Steve O’Keefe, Jackson Bird
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
MLS Team News
The Stars have an all-round heavy squad and will be looking at their internationals to specialise in one of the disciplines this season. Adam Zampa will be a key player in their team who must improve on last season’s showing. The Stars have a fully fit squad to select from.
MLS Key Players
- Glenn Maxwell- the World Cup Winner has returned to top form during 2021. He enjoyed the UAE surfaces in the IPL but will be in his element back in Australia.
- Marcus Stoinis- the all-rounder is a captain’s dream in T20 cricket. He can bat anywhere in the order and is a reliable bowler.
- Adam Zampa- the leg-spinner was very threatening throughout the T20 World Cup and has been performing well in the BBL for many season
MLS Team Form
Melbourne Stars ended last season with three successive defeats and will be looking to start this campaign with a fresh slate.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Jordan Silk, Joe Clarke (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile (c), Adam Zampa, Liam Hatcher, Billy Stanlake
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
The teams have been well matched over the years with Sydney Sixers having a slight lead.
SYS vs MLS Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SYS Won |
MLS Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
16 |
9 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
The bookies have the Sixers as favourites for this season opener.
Who will win SYS vs MLS T20 Match?
After last season’s heroics, all eyes will be on Josh Philippe and James Vince with the bat.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Betting Rate
🏆 Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
An evening fixture under the lights at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground is an excellent place to get this BBL tournament underway. We expect a competitive fixture but are backing Sydney Sixers to get off to a winning start against Melbourne Stars.
Dec 05, 2021
14:05 IST / 8:35 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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