Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Date, Time & Playing XI

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers promises fireworks in BBL 2025-26 at MCG. Fans hunt melbourne stars vs sydney sixers live score as top teams collide. Winbuzz bettors target this blockbuster for live cricket betting gains.​

Match Overview

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers today match scheduled January 8, 2026, at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Toss 6:35 PM local (1:05 PM IST), play from 7:05 PM local. Stars host league leaders Sixers in key clash.​
Stars 2nd with 5 wins; Sixers top with 6/7. Bettors love MCG’s big crowds and high scores on cricket betting app.​

Head-to-Head Stats

Even battle: Sixers 14 wins, Stars 13 in 28 games. Stars won last 2 at MCG. Avg score 165.​

Category	Melbourne Stars Wins	Sydney Sixers Wins
Total Matches	13​	14​
MCG Games	7​	5​
Highest Total	219​	209​
Chase Success	55%​	60%​

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Match Prediction

Stars leverage home dew and pace. MCG pitch: batsman paradise early, seam later; chases win 62%.​
Sixers spin strong but away batting dips. Prediction: Stars win by 8-12 runs. During last season, Stars stunned chasing 210 in final overs at MCG—Stoinis heroics sealed it.​

Betting Tips & Odds

Match-winner: Stars 1.85. Top batter: Stoinis or Henriques. Safe: over/under 185 runs.​
Odds change quickly during live cricket betting on best cricket betting app. Risky: Sixers top bowler. Example: Stars 13+ sixes (avg 12.5 MCG).​
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Key Players to Watch

• Marcus Stoinis (Stars): All-round beast, 250+ runs/wkts combo. Match-swinging impact.​
• Glenn Maxwell (Stars): Explosive, recent 99*. Fantasy must-pick.​
• Moises Henriques (Sixers): Captain reliable, 180 runs. Stabilizer.​
• Sean Abbott (Sixers): 12 wkts. Death bowler edges bets.​
• Josh Philippe (Sixers): WK-batter, 200+ runs. Opener fireworks.​

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Team News, Injuries & Lineups

Stars full squad; Sixers miss no one major. Maxwell fit.​

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XI

Josh Brown, Daniel Sams, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Nick Larkin (wk), Tim David, Beau Webster, Tom Rogers, Adam Zampa, Joel Paris, Nathan Coulter-Nile.​

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XI

Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Izharulhaq Naveed, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird, Steve O’Keefe.​

Melbourne stars vs sydney sixers toss update: Chase under dew.​

Recent Form & Performance

Stars Last 5: W W L W W (+1.2 NRR). MCG: 4/5 wins.​
Sixers Last 5: W W W L W (+1.5 NRR). Away solid.​
Stars home edge key.​

Upcoming Fixtures & Impact

Battle for top-2 spot. Winner gains finals bye edge. Stars vs Renegades next; Sixers vs Thunder.​

FAQs

Who will win Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?

Stars 54% home faves.​

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers betting odds?

Stars 1.85 on cricket betting sites.​

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