BBL 2024-25: Predicting Sydney Sixers’ Playing XI for their clash against Melbourne Stars

Moises Henriques-led Sydney Sixers will take on the Melbourne Stars in the 11^th fixture of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25. Sydney’s Sydney Cricket Ground will host this game on December 26, at 12:35 PM (IST). They are enjoying a brilliant run of form in the tournament.

The Sixers are currently in the third spot on the tournament standings, with two consecutive wins in their two matches against Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder. They will look ahead to win this game and register a third successive win in the tournament.

With that said, here we’ll have a look at the predicted playing XI of the Sydney Sixers for the next game against Melbourne Stars.

Openers: Josh Philippe (WK), and James Vince

The opening pair of James Vince and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe stitched a quick partnership of 34 runs for the first wicket in just 4.2 overs in the last game against Sydney Thunder. Philippe scored 35 runs while James Vince was dismissed for 13.

So, the Sixers’ management will look ahead to go with the unchanged opening pair of Josh Philippe and James Vince.

Middle-Order: Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques(C), Jordan Silk, and Lachlan Shaw

Jack Edwards and skipper Moises Henriques will be there to bat at number three and number four. Edwards scored 28 runs off just 18 balls, with two fours and a six followed by Henriques’ 17 runs.

Edwards and Henriques will be accompanied by Jordan Silk and Lachlan Shaw in the middle order. Silk scored crucial 36 runs to help the Sixers win by 5 wickets. However, Shaw failed to leave any mark with the bat but he is expected to deliver with the bat in the upcoming game against the Melbourne Stars.

All-Rounders: Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis

The bowling all-rounders Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis could make a crucial impact for the Sixers in their next home game against the Melbourne Stars. Dwarshuis scalped 2 wickets at just 26 runs in his four-over stint against Thunder.

The duo could also produce some crucial runs with the bat for the Sixers while batting down the order.

Bowlers: Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, and Todd Murphy

The veteran pacer Sean Abbott is expected to lead the bowling attack for the Sixers in the next game against the Melbourne Stars. He can also be accompanied by Akeal Hosein and Todd Murphy. Abbott and Hosein were quite impactful with the ball in the last game against the Thunder.

Akeal Hosein scalped 2 wickets at just 23 runs in four overs, alongside Abbott’s 1 wicket at 31 runs in his four overs.

The above-discussed could be a perfect playing XI for the Sydney Sixers in the upcoming game against the Melbourne Stars.

Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.

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