MS vs SS Match Prediction : 27th Match, Big Bash League, 2025-2026
MS vs SS Win Probability
7%
Melbourne Stars
93%
Sydney Sixers
Melbourne Stars To Win, 1.80
Melbourne Stars are playing at home and currently sit at a higher spot in the league standings
Sydney Sixers have struggled a bit with their batting momentum
The Stars have a lot more firepower in lineup and that is a big advantage
MS vs SS Betting Tips
Total run outs in the match to be over 0.5
The T20 format brings high-risk and high reward into play. The Melbourne derby featured 2 run outs in total, 1 in each innings. Batters are always looking to gain every advantage possible when running between the wickets. It would be sensible to expect at least 1 scramble between the wickets to go wrong.
First ball of the match to be a dot ball
The Sydney Sixers batters will likely give themselves time to adapt to conditions. The visitors will look to back their experienced middle order on a pitch where teams can accelerate. Betting on a dot ball should bring a favourable outcome.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Melbourne Stars
Sydney Sixers
Both teams will line up with plenty of experience on show. The key difference could be how the younger players stack up. At the top of the order, Sam Harper and Campbell Kellaway have slowly showed signs of being real momentum-changers who can undo a Sydney Sixers that looks one-dimensional at times.
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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Record
In 11 of the past 14 matches, the Sydney Sixers has come up trumps. The Melbourne Stars has 3 victories in that timeframe, including a win earlier this season.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Live-streaming and Broadcast
In Australia, the Big Bash League is broadcast on Channel 7 and Fox Cricket, with live streaming options available through Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go, and 7plus.
For viewers in the Indian subcontinent, coverage in India is available on the Star Sports Network and streamed via Disney+ Hotstar. Fans in Pakistan can watch the matches on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, while those in Bangladesh can also tune in via the Star Sports Network feeds.
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket holds the exclusive broadcast rights, allowing fans to stream the action live on Sky Go and NOW.
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MS vs SS Team Previews
Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars walked out at the MCG against the Renegades with a spring in their step as they marched to a competitive 173 for 9. The intent was there early too, with a brisk powerplay. Sam Harper’s busy 20 off 10 setting the team on the front foot early.
What really jumps out is the Stars’ power-hitting stocks in the middle order and late-innings bite. Campbell Kellaway’s 33 and Hilton Cartwright’s 28 kept the run rate ticking over. Tom Curran lit up the death overs with a blazing 38 off 18 to push the total into a genuinely defendable zone.
They nearly defended their runs on the board. The Stars kept taking wickets and dragged the chase to the final ball. Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle, each with 2 wickets, did the damage.
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson delivered a masterclass in control with 1 for 20 in 4 overs. They are a team of fighters who can currently be proud of their 4 wins in 6 matches.
Melbourne Stars Expected Playing 11
Thomas Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle
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Sydney Sixers
The Sydney Sixers found a way to get over the line against the Brisbane Heat. The Melbourne Stars will be a much stiffer prospect, especially at the MCG. The evidence suggests the team is wobbling. After doing the hard work of restricting Brisbane Heat to 114 for 9, the Sixers made their lives tough after only winning with 3 wickets in the bank.
There would have been real concern when the Sixers found themselves at 53 for 6 in just under 10 overs. Babar Azam, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk and Jack Edwards only put on 8 runs between them.
The bowling was one of the few highlights in a scrappy win. Australian seamers Ben Dwarshuis and Sean Abbott each picked up 2 wickets. Joel Davies followed them with 2 wickets. Jack Edwards and Hayden Kerr chipped in with a wicket each, while remaining economical.
The team will need much greater consistency than 3 wins and 3 losses to challenge the Stars.
Sydney Sixers Expected Playing 11
Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott
MS vs SS Toss Prediction
Melbourne Stars’ wins this season have all come from batting second. It should take the captains no time in deciding to bowl first at the toss.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The MCG generally rewards teams that run hard and are smart about choosing their boundary options. Pacers can use the extra pace and carry off the pitch. The spinners tend to be most effective when they bowl to protect the shorter boundaries. A score of 170 runs or more will feel meaningful on this pitch.
Most of the day will be cloudy above with some warm temperatures for company.
MS vs SS: Who Will Win?
The Melbourne Stars has always been there and thereabouts towards the top of the table. With their world-class middle order and clever mix of experience in the bowling will make them strong contenders to take away the points. The Sydney Sixers has been up and down with its results.
Bet on Melbourne Stars to win.
