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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers (MLSvSYD): The 13th Match of KFC BBL 2021-22 will be played between these two teams MLS vs SYD, The match will begin on 15 December 2021 at 01:45 PM IST.
Key Points:
- Sydney Sixers are in great form with the top-order scoring runs and the bowlers delivering under pressure
- Both teams have lost one and won two matches in BBL 2021-22 so far
- Sydney Sixers are better-balanced and should be able to get the better of the Melbourne Stars
Team Analysis:
The Sydney Sixers suffered a big defeat against the Hobart Hurricanes in their previous match while the Melbourne Stars seem to have found some rhythm after their disaster in the opening match of BBL 2021-22. The cricket betting sites are unable to decide between these two teams at the moment and are offering nearly identical odds for both.
We think this could be a very exciting match between two contenders for the Big Bash title this season.
Match Details:
Date: December 15, 2021
Time: 01:45 PM (IST)
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Stadium, Melbourne
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App
TV: Sony Sports Network
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The conditions at Melbourne are expected to be a bit better for batting than they have been in previous seasons. The square has been dug up and the pitch has a lot more bounce and pace than it previously did. This could translate into a lot more runs and so we could have a high-scoring match.
Something around 170 is considered to be par.
Team Preview:
Melbourne Stars (MLS):
The Stars welcomed back Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Coulter-Nile to their lineup and have also added Andre Russell to their squad. This has immediately made them a lot stronger and the results have started to show. Two wins in their previous two matches would have filled them with confidence. Of course, it should be noted that their best batsmen are yet to perform in BBL 2021-22.
Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Joe Clarke, Nick Larkin, Andre Russell, and Hilton Cartwright form a pretty strong batting lineup. We think Maxwell and possibly Andre Russell could be good candidates for the Top Batsman Melbourne Stars betting market.
The risk here is that the top-order batsmen are going to continue getting out early and the superior bowling lineup of the Sydney Sixers will not let the lower-order batsmen bail them out.
The bowling lineup of the Stars looks a bit vulnerable as well. Adam Zampa is the only real world-class bowler here and if he does not get some wickets, the other bowlers can be very expensive. Andre Russell and Nathan Coulter-Nile gave away a lot of runs in the previous match and we think they could be targetted once more.
Likely XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (C), Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Syed Faridoun, Tom O’Connell, Sam Rainbird and Sam Elliott.
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Sydney Sixer (SYD):
The Sydney Sixers have been playing like champions and just one poor performance in the previous match does not take away much from that. The bowling lineup is going to be under pressure after the beating that they got against the Hobart Hurricanes. Tom Curran, Steve O’Keefe, Chris Jordan, and Sean Abbott are a great bowling lineup with a proven record in the BBL.
We think O’Keefe may be given the new ball once and he could be a good pick for the Top Bowler Sydney Sixers betting market.
The Sydney Sixers batting has also been firing. Moises Henriques, Josh Philippe, James Vince, and Jordan Silk are a formidable top-order. Dan Christian adds some depth while Tom Curran and Sean Abbott can also bat if needed.
The Sydney Sixers are a very well-balanced lineup and with the odds being even, there is really no reason to bet against them in this match.
Likely XI: Josh Philippe, James Vince, Moises Henriques (C), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Tom Curran, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshius, Steve O Keefe, Chris Jordan.
Please check the team once when Playing XI Announced.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Squad: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch, Sam Rainbird, Peter Nevill, Clint Hinchliffe.
Sydney Sixers Squad: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (Captain), Daniel Christian, Daniel Hughes, Tom Curran, Jordan Silk, Chris Jordan, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Steve OKeefe, Ben Dwarshuis, Nick Winter, Mickey Edwards, Jack Edwards, Lloyd Pope.
