Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers – BBL Betting Tips

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers will lock horns in the 13th match of the 2021 Big Bash League played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

In their previous game, Melbourne Stars registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Sydney Thunder, courtesy Qais Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell and Marcus Stoinis. The home side will be looking to maintain their winning ways in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Sydney Sixers suffered their first defeat of the competition. Captain Moises Henriques will be hoping that the side can make amends for their mistakes made in the previous game and put in an improved performance against Melbourne Stars.

In the opening game of Big Bash League, Sydney Sixers registered a thumping win over Melbourne Stars.

Melbourne Stars Form and Team News

With back-to-back victories in the competition, Melbourne Stars will be keen to produce their best cricket in this contest.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Joe Clarke, Marcus Stoinis, captain Glenn Maxwell, all-rounders Andre Russell and Nick Larkin to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Qais Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Brody Couch to provide timely breakthroughs.

Sydney Sixers Form and Team News

Defending Champions will stick with the same combination that featured in the game against Hobart Hurricanes.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the top-order trio of James Vince, Moises Henriques and James Vince to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Sean Abbott, Tom Curran, Hayden Kerr, Steve O’Keefe and Chris Jordan to provide crucial breakthroughs in this contest.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Melbourne Stars will be favorites to win the twelfth  game of 2021-22 Big Bash League be played at Melbourne. For the 12th BBL game, Sydney Sixers are placed at 1.86 odds, while Melbourne Stars are at 1.86 odds.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Both teams are coming into this game with contrasting fortune as Sixers were comprehensively beaten by Hurricanes, whereas Stars registered their second win on the trot.

With likes of Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell showing good form in the last two matches, Stars will be looking to continue their winning streak at MCG.

Therefore, the prediction is for Melbourne Stars to deliver a hard-fought win over Sydney Sixers.

Tip 1 – Josh Philippe to continue his excellent form for Sixers

Wicket-keeper opening batsman has showcased excellent form with the bat so far in this year’s BBL. With 160 runs at a strike rate of 153.84, Philippe has proven to be bankable performer for Sixers ar the top of the innings.. In the previous match, Josh Philippe played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 72 runs off 46 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes. Given his excellent contributions so far this season, we can expect wicket-keeper Josh Philippe to score 25 runs or more against Melbourne [email protected]

Tip 2 – Qais Ahmed to lead the bowling charge for Melbourne Stars

Afghanistan Leg-spinner has put in splendid performances for Stars so far this season. In the previous match, Qais Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers and claimed 2 for 17 in his four overs. With 3 wickets at an economy rate of 5.71, Qais Ahmed has managed to stem the flow of runs for Stars in the middle overs of the innings. So we can expect Leg-spinner Qais Ahmed to take one wicket or more against Sydney [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Melbourne Stars to beat Sydney Sixers by a narrow margin.

• Wicket-keeper Josh Philippe to score 25 runs or more against Melbourne Stars- Sydney [email protected]
• Leg-spinner Qais Ahmed to take one wicket or more against Sydney Sixers- Melbourne [email protected]

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