BBL 2019-20: Match 45, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars: Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips-Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 45th match of the 2019-20 Big Bash League will be played between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

The match starts at 06:40 PM local time (07:40 AM GMT) (01:10 PM IST). This match will be live on Sony TEN 3 and Sony TEN 3 HD. Live Streaming will be available on Sony LIV. The telecast can be changed to Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD as well.

Match Preview for Dream11 Fantasy:

The caravan of the 2019-20 Big Bash League is gradually starting to move its business end and the 45th game will see table-toppers Melbourne Stars locks horns with Sydney Sixers at the iconic SCG.

The Sixers should consider themselves unlucky after they ended up on the wrong side of the DLS calculations as the Thunder pulled off a four-run win in a rain-affected encounter. But before that their batting-unit was completely bamboozled by the pace-bowling duo of Chris Morris and Daniel Sams, reducing them to 5-15 in the first few overs.

They’ll now face table-toppers Melbourne Stars, who will come into this game on the back of a 10-run-win at the expense of Perth Scorchers after their bowlers applied the perfect choke in their defence of 6-141.

Weather Condition/Report

It is expected to be another day of scattered thunderstorms in Sydney on Monday. According to the weather report, consistent spells of thunderstorms is set to lash the city throughout the day. While the temperature is set to be between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius, the humidity is set to hover around 76%. Chance of rain- 80%.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at the SCG is usually a good one to bat on. But, with so much of rain in the air, the wicket might just have enough moisture to keep the bowlers interested on Monday.

Average first innings score:– 163 [In the last 3 games at the venue this season]

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tied-1

Injury and Availability:

The Melbourne Stars have made one change to their line-up. Jackson Coleman comes into the squad in place of Nathan Coulter-Nile, who has been rested.

The Sixers have named an unchanged squad for tomorrow’s fixture.

Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe (WK), Justin Avendano, Daniel Hughes, James Vince, Moises Henriques (C), Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Steven O’Keefe, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Nathan Lyon

Bench – Mickey Edwards, Lloyd Pope

Melbourne Stars

Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell (C), Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Nick Larkin, Daniel Worrall, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lance Morris/Jackson Coleman, Clint Hinchliffe

Bench – Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris/Jackson Coleman

Top Picks:

Sydney Sixers- The Sixers batting-unit failed in the last game miserably and they will hope that the likes of Josh Phillippe, Daniel Hughes, and Moises Henriques to lead from the front. With the track at the SCG, traditionally favouring spin, the likes of Steven O’Keefe and Nathan Lyon could come in really handy.

Melbourne Stars-As always, the Stars will bank ok their top-3- Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Hilton Cartwright- to spearhead the batting unit. As far as bowling is concerned, Nic Maddinson turned out to be an unlikely hero in the last game as he claimed 3-24. Apart from him, Daniel Worrall and Sandeep Lamichhane will be key. These players should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Phillippe

Vice-Captain – Nic Maddinson, James Vince, Sandeep Lamichhane

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Phillippe (VC)

Batters – James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright

All-Rounders- Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (C)

Bowlers – Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Daniel Worrall

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Josh Phillippe

Batters – James Vince, Ben Dunk, Daniel Hughes

All-Rounders- Glenn Maxwell (C), Tom Curran, Marcus Stoinis

Bowlers – Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Clint Hinchliffe, Sandeep Lamichhane (VC)

Expert Advice:

The SCG traditionally favours spin-bowling. Hence opting for the likes of Nathan Lyon or even Glenn Maxwell in your Dream11 Fantasy side, who has bowled brilliantly in the tournament thus far can be a great pick.

Probable Winners:

Melbourne Stars is expected to come out as the winners.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.