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BBL 2023-24: Sydney Sixers to face Melbourne Stars

Tuesday, 26-Dec-2023, 05:05 AM
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In the 14th match of the ongoing Big Bash League tournament, Sydney Sixers will be clashing with Melbourne Stars on Tuesday at Sydney Cricket Ground. Sydney Sixers have been on the three-match winning streak in the ongoing tournament as they reside on the second position in the points table. They are carrying six points along with the positive NRR of +0.304. Sydney Sixers in their last match thrashed Adelaide Strikers by 1 run to have the hat-trick of victories. Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, will enter this match on the back of a defeat from their last match. Overall, Melbourne Stars haven’t won any single game in the tournament so far while conceding three defeats from their past three games. Melbourne Stars are at the bottom of the points table with zero points and the negative NRR of -3.031. Melbourne Stars will be desperate for a win to make some gains for themselves in the tournament. Both teams are carrying a solid lineup as they hope for their victories. 

Sydney Sixers Probable XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Steve OKeefe

Melbourne Stars Probable XI: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf

 

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