SIX vs STA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BBL 2023
Match 14 of the 2023-24 Big Bash League sees Sydney Sixers take on Melbourne Stars on Boxing Day at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Sixers have played three and won three whereas the Stars have lost all three of their fixtures so far this season. Read on as we preview this match. The game gets underway at 18:05 on Tuesday evening in Sydney.
Sydney Sixers are one of the strongest sides across the last five years of the BBL and once again they have got off to a flying start in this season. With Sean Abbott expected to bolster an already impressive bowling attack, we expect them to make it four wins from four.
Melbourne Stars have been beaten by Brisbane Heat, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder so far in this year’s BBL and the margins of defeat have been significant in each. Although there were some signs of improvement on Saturday, this will be an extremely tough game against the Sixers.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, Fox Sports, Seven Network and the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Kayo, Sky Go and Disney+ Hotstar
SIX vs STA Match Toss Prediction
Both matches at the SCG in this year’s BBL have seen the toss winning captain choose to field first. As a result, we predict that both captains will choose to field first in this match of they win the toss.
SIX vs STA Pitch Report
No team has scored more than 175 at this venue in the 2023-24 BBL. The pitch has consistent bounce but does offer something for the bowlers as well. We expect a par score to be around 160.
Sydney Weather Report
Cloudy and humid conditions are forecast in Sydney on Tuesday evening with some thunderstorms expected in the region. There is still a good chance that no cricket will be lost but the threat of a short shower will always be there.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2023
Sydney Sixers Team News & Playing 11
SIX Team News
Tom Curran’s four match suspension for intimidating an umpire earlier in the tournament continues so he will not be available for selection on Boxing Day. Although they got the victory over Adelaide Strikers, we expect Sean Abbott to return from injury for this game.
SIX Key Players
- Josh Philippe- the right-handed keeper-batter struck four fours at the top of the order on Friday and he has made good starts in all three of his innings so far in this year’s BBL.
- Jordan Silk- the 31 year old middle order batter took the Player of the Match Award in the win over Adelaide Strikers with 66 not out which were all crucial runs with the Strikers winning by only 1 run.
- Jackson Bird- the vastly experienced right-arm pace bowler is yet to go wicketless in this season’s campaign. He dismissed D’Arcy Short and James Bazley in the last match.
- Todd Murphy- the Australia international spinner will be keen to put in another strong display at the SCG with the Third Test taking place here and he will want to remind the selectors of his abilities.
SIX Team Form
It has been a brilliant start to the BBL 2023-24 for Sydney Sixers with wins in Match 2, Match 5 and Match 11.
Sydney Sixers Predicted Playing 11
Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe
Melbourne Stars Team News & Playing 11
STA Team News
Although there was good news for Melbourne Stars with the return of their skipper Glenn Maxwell to the side for Saturday’s game with Sydney Thunder, he was unable to turn their form around. There are no injuries in the squad ahead of this match.
STA Key Players
- Glenn Maxwell- the batting all-rounder has been unfortunate with injuries over the last 12 months but when has been fit has produced some of the most memorable white ball innings.
- Sam Harper- the keeper-batter has hit ten T20 half-centuries across his career but has got off to a poor start in this campaign. He was in strong red-ball form before this BBL so his confidence should still be high.
- Beau Webster- the medium pacer, who is also capable of bowling off-spin, dismissed Alex Hales, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies and Jason Sangha in the last game.
- Liam Dawson- the right-arm medium fast bowler took a wicket with his first ball of the game against Brisbane Heat. He will certainly enjoy the conditions in Hobart.
STA Team Form
Melbourne Stars currently sit bottom of the 2023-24 BBL table and are looking to avoid their fourth successive defeat in this game.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing 11
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head
Sydney Sixers lead Melbourne Stars 13-7 after 20 BBL clashes between the sides. If they win this match on Boxing Day at the SCG, Sydney Sixers will have beaten the Stars in ten matches in a row.
SIX vs STA Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SIX Won |
STA Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
20 |
13 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Betting Odds
Who will win Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars T20 Match?
There is a huge gap between the teams in terms of their form and BBL placings so far this season. As a result, we have Sydney Sixers as the clear top side for this game.
🏆 Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Prediction
With defeats by 5 wickets, 7 wickets and 103 runs from their three games so far in this BBL, Melbourne Stars have a big job of turning their season around. And in their current position, they could not have asked for a tougher opponent than Sydney Sixers who showed their ability to get over the line in tight circumstances with their 1 run win on Friday. Our prediction is for a one-sided game on Tuesday at the SCG with Sydney Sixers picking up another victory.
Sydney Sixers to beat Melbourne Stars
Dec 26, 2023
12:35 IST / 7:5 GMT
Sydney Cricket Ground - Sydney, Australia
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