Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Preview & Prediction | BBL|15 | League Stage

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Sydney Sixers host Melbourne Stars in the first match of a Boxing Day BBL double-header.

Date & time:

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia

Weather: Cloudy but dry with temperatures of 20c amid a fresh breeze.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports

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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars prediction

After winning out in the recent Sydney derby, the Sixers will be flying high from a confidence perspective and need to use that to their advantage here against Melbourne Stars. The visitors were most recently triumphant away at Adelaide Strikers and boast a 100% record so far this season, so all signs point towards a thrilling encounter between two strong sides.

For Sydney Sixers, it’s about blunting this excellent Stars batting line-up. With Babar Azam having found form following his first half-century of the tournament last time out and Josh Philippe outstanding with 96, the Sixers are capable of another big score. Their bowling attack should be well prepared for Melbourne Stars and with home advantage in their favour, backing Moises Henriques’ men warrants serious consideration.

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars tip: Sydney Sixers to win