Melbourne Stars' aim to ride the momentum and win the fourth match
| Date | January 06, 2023 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2023-24 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Glenn Maxwell has odds of 3.65 to be Melbourne Stars' best batsman.
- Josh Philippe has odds of 3.50 to be Sydney Sixers' best batsman.
- Joel Paris has odds of 4.20 to be Melbourne Stars' best bowler.
- Ben Dwarshuis has odds of 3.55 to be Sydney Sixers' best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
The competition has heated up in the Big Bash League 2023-24. We are in the 28th game of the season, where hosts Melbourne Stars will take on the Sydney Sixers. The Melbourne Stars have seen their ratings increase on cricket betting sites with three consecutive wins. They defeated the Renegades convincingly in the last game at this venue. The Sydney Sixers had a poor outing against the Brisbane Heat and lost the game. They have enjoyed a good record against the Stars in the last few seasons, and it will be interesting to see if the team can repeat the same show.
Melbourne Stars Preview
Glenn Maxwell's team is on a roll. The odds had dipped after the side lost the first three games. But they have bounced in style and have won the last three games. It was a dominating show from the team in the last game against the Melbourne Renegades, where they won by 8 wickets. Maxwell would look to ride this momentum and get closer to a berth in the next round, winning this game.
The side will need a good start from Daniel Lawrence and Thomas Rogers, as both have done well in recent games. Maxwell is the best batsman in this lineup, and he will look to add quick runs with Marcus Stoinis and Beau Webster. Imad Wasim, Hilton Cartwright, and Sam Harper add firepower to this batting lineup.
Joel Paris and Marcus Stoinis will look to grab early wickets as the Sydney Sixers' top order hasn't been in great form. Imad Wasim will look to use the slowness on the surface and do well in the middle overs with Maxwell. Beau Webster and Mark Steketee must deliver the goods in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Melbourne Stars
Glenn Maxwell (c), Daniel Lawrence, Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Imad Wasim, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee
Sydney Sixers Preview
Moises Henriques' side will feel the heat in this game. They batted poorly in the last game against the Brisbane Heat, losing the game by 3 runs. It has been a bad week for the team as rain played spoilsport in their previous two games. It won't be easy against the Stars, who come here riding good form, and Henriques would look to lead from the front and take his side to a win.
Josh Phillippe and James Vince have lacked consistency, hurting the side. They must deliver a solid start at the top. Moises Henriques must do well in the middle order and add runs with Kurtis Patterson and Jordan Silk. The lower middle order hasn't been in great shape, and the side will expect contributions from the bats of Jack Edwards and Tom Curran.
The bowling attack will be under pressure as the Melbourne Stars have a strong batting lineup. The side will need early wickets from Sean Abbott and Jack Edwards to create a chance in the game. Ben Dwarshuis has been consistent and must do well in the middle overs with Steve O'Keefe. Curran and Todd Murphy shall look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), James Vince, Josh Philippe (wk), Jordan Silk, Kurtis Patterson, Tom Curran, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Steve O'Keefe, Todd Murphy
TOSS: To Bowl First
The wicket at the MCG is slow, and setting up totals is never easy. Most teams prefer to chase in this format, and we don't expect to see a break in this preference. The side winning the toss will look to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The weather will be good in Melbourne. We expect a slow surface where the ball will stop on the batsmen. They must rotate the strike and choose their shots wisely to do well in the game. The side batting first will be happy to score 170 runs on this wicket.
OUR PREDICTION
The Sydney Sixers are in a bit of bother. They lost the last game, and their batsmen have failed to show consistency this season. The batting lineup must regain form for the side to do well for the rest of the season. The Stars have momentum on their side and depth in the batting lineup, making them favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our Prediction is for Melbourne Stars to win
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