Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Predictions - Philippe to slam the Stars attack
Excitement is building around the Sydney Sixers with many backing them to come out on top. The focus is on Josh Philippe, who is anticipated to be the standout performer and lead as the top scorer. As the Sixers prepare for their match, fans and analysts alike are placing their bets on Philippe, recognizing his potential to significantly impact the game. With odds set at 1.89 for the Sixers' win and 4.33 for Philippe being the best batter, expectations ride high for a thrilling performance.
- Josh Philippe hit nine boundaries in his 57-ball 96 against the Thunder.
- Sam Harper has scored 85, 54, 22 & 55 in his last six innings.
- Can the Sixers deny the Stars a third win on the bounce?
Josh Philippe hits out against the Thunder (Getty Images).
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Predictions
The Stars have started their 2025/26 campaign with back-to-back wins, but the Sixers have had the rub over them in recent years, and their home ground advantage should play a factor.
- Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Predictions
- Head-to-Head
- Sydney Sixers Form
- Melbourne Stars Form
- Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Team News
- Sydney Sixers’ Josh Philippe has scored 28, 46 & 96 in his last 3 innings.
- Sydney Sixers’ Babar Azam scored 58 off 42 balls against the Thunder.
- Melbourne Stars’ Sam Harper hit 7 boundaries in his 36-ball 55 against the Strikers.
- Melbourne Stars’ Campbell Kellaway has scored 71, 41* & 28 in his last 3 innings.
Head-to-Head
Sydney Sixers have won three and lost two of their last five Big Bash matches against the Melbourne Stars.
Sydney Sixers Form
After losing their opening two matches in the final over of the game, the Sixers secured their first win by smashing the Thunder by 47 runs.
Josh Philippe (96 off 57 balls) was the backbone of the Sixers’ commanding score of 198/5. His innings included 10 boundaries and he shared a 140-run stand for the second wicket with Babar Azam, who found his BBL form with a solid 56 off 42 balls.
Jack Edwards (5/26, econ 6.50) turned in an incredible spell of bowling to wreck the Thunder’s chase, knocking over five of their top seven as they were bowled out for 151 with five balls remaining. Joel Davies provided a bright cameo, taking 3/24 (econ 6.00).
Melbourne Stars Form
The Stars won their opening two matches in convincing fashion by eight wickets and six wickets respectively.
Haris Rauf continued his superb form with the ball, following up figures of 4/61, 3/66 2/38 and 2/33 by taking 3/28 against the Strikers. Tom Curran did the damage up front, knocking over the top three in returning figures of 3/35 as the Strikers were restricted to 155/8 off their 20 overs.
Sam Harper (55 off 36) got the innings off to a flying start, with Marcus Stoinis taking his side to the win with a 22-ball 32*.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Team News
Both squads are looking settled and are unlikely to change ahead of the Boxing Day clash.
Sydney Sixers (possible XI): Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (w), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, Jafer Chohan.
Melbourne Stars (possible XI): Thomas Rogers, Joe Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle.
Verdict
I am backing the Sixers to win, with Josh Philippe to top score.
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