Match Details:
Date: January 6, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
The 31st match of the season will bring third placed Sydney Sixers up against Melbourne Stars on January 6 (Friday) at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The host have been a dominating force against the visitors with eight wins in their last faceoff. However, Stars have good opportunity to register victory against their opponent and better their standings in the current season.
With just two wins in seven games, Stars are reeling at bottom of the points table. Meanwhile Sixers are currently stationed at third position with four wins in eight games. Let's look at the predictions for the match on the basis of numbers and stats ahead of the match.
Toss Prediction
Melbourne Stars are likely to win the toss in this fixture as they have won the toss twice in their last three games.
Win Possibility
The Sixers have been one of the best teams this season and have won four out of eight matches so far. Their last game against Brisbane Heat ended in a draw due to rain, but Sixers will be favourites against Melbourne Stars. Glenn Maxwell-less Stars have been mediocre this season and have a daunting task ahead of them. As per our prediction, Sydney Sixers is likely to win the next fixture.
Predicted powerplay score and average first innings total
The surface at MCG will have lot to offer to the bowlers as they will get decent bounce from the pitch. As per our prediction, powerplay score is predicted to be in between 42-55, while the first inning total is likely to be around 155-165.
Betting Odds
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Sydney Sixers |
Melbourne Stars |
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Winner of the Match |
1.75 |
1.90 |
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Who will win the toss |
1.85 |
1.90 |
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