MS vs SS, BBL|15, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers?

The Melbourne Stars welcome the Sydney Sixers to the MCG in a high-stakes clash that could shape the BBL|15’s mid-table rush. With the Stars in third and the Sixers in fourth, this game is a battle for momentum as the tournament heads toward business end.

The main title of this match is the family feud. Tom Curran has stood out for the Stars with both bat and ball this season, playing a crucial role in the recent derby. He now faces his younger brother, Sam Curranwho joined the Sydney Sixers team. Sam’s addition adds world-class overall depth to the Sixers, and seeing the two brothers go head-to-head at the ‘G will be a marquee moment for the league.

The Stars started the season on fire with four straight wins but hit a speed bump, losing their final two games (against the Heat and Renegades). The shape of Glenn Maxwell And Marcus Stoinis with the bat. Both came up short in the derby, and the Stars rely heavily on their explosive middle order. The top order, led by the tournament’s top scorer Sam Harperdid most of the work.

The Sixers have had an up-and-down season, currently with 3 wins and 3 losses. They come into this match off the back of a decisive win over the Brisbane Heat in a low-scoring thriller. Curran’s inclusion is massive. It replaces Kane Richardson (omitted/rested) or probably fits in for a spinner to strengthen lower order bowling and hitting. Babar Azam has shown flashes of class but will be keen to dominate on the big stage at the MCG.

MS vs SS, BBL|15: Match Details

• Date and time: January 8; 1:00 p.m. IST / 9:15 a.m. GMT / 7:15 p.m. Local
• Place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

MS vs SS, head-to-head record in BBL

Matches played: 25 | The Melbourne Stars won: 09 | The Sydney Sixers won: 15 | No result/Tie: 01

Melbourne Cricket Ground Report

The field has been generally balanced this season. In the recent derby, the Stars posted 173, which were chased down, suggesting a good batting game that provides value for shots. The MCG’s big boundaries still put the spinners in play, but the seamers (Rauf, Siddle, Abbott) will appreciate the postponement early on. The second hitter has been slightly favorable at the MCG recently, as teams can pace their pursuit in the big outfield.

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Squads:

Melbourne Stars: Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Sam Hain, Liam Hatcher, Hamish McKenzie

Sydney Sixers: Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Sam Curran, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw

MS vs SS, BBL|15: match of the day prediction

Case 1:

• Melbourne Stars win the toss and bowls first
• Sydney Sixers power play score: 50-55 (6 overs)
• Sydney Sixers total score: 170-180

Case 2:

• Sydney Sixers win the toss and bowls first
• Melbourne Stars power play score: 45-50 (6 overs)
• Melbourne Stars total score: 160-170

Match result: The bowling team is the first to win the competition.

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