Aus T20 League 2022

Match 15- SIX vs STA

Preview 

Sixers and Stars will lock horns in match 15 of the ongoing edition of the Australian T20 League at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney on Monday. So far, each of these clubs have enjoyed a similar start to the campaign. With two points in three games, the Stars are sixth in the rankings, while the Sixers are seventh, with just net run rate separating them. The Sixers will be buoyed by their recent victory, while the Stars will be aiming to get back on track.

Sixers performed well with the ball in their last outing, defeating Hobart Hurricanes by six runs while defending their first innings total of 136. The Stars were defeated last time out, but only by 61 runs after being given 230 to win by the Perth Scorchers.

Last season, the Sixers dominated both games, winning by 152 runs and seven wickets. With Kurtis Patterson and Josh Philippe scoring runs against the Hurricanes, the Stars' speed assault will be exciting to watch. Patterson hit 38 off 25 balls, while Philippe annihilated the opposing bowling with a 21-ball 43.

Their spin pair, Todd Murphy and Steve O'Keefe, bowled well in the last encounter and will be crucial against the Stars' batting order. The difficulty for both teams' pacers will be rebounding back, especially following a poor showing in their previous trip.

Match Details

Match: SIX vs STA, 15th Match, Aus T20 League 2022-23

Date: Monday, December 26, 2022

Time:12:35 PM

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Pitch and Weather Report

The surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a well-balanced one. Pacers have fetched 63% of the total bowling fantasy points. Picking up pacers for your fantasy squad is thus a solid option. Sunny conditions are predicted, with temperatures in the mid-20s at SCG throughout the game.

Form Guide

SIX: WLLLW

STA: WWLWL

Head to Head

Team                    Matches Won 

(i) SIX                        11

(ii) STA                      07    

Squads

SIX: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Izharulhaq Naveed, Chris Jordan, Steve O'Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince, Todd Murphy, Mickey Edwards, Jack Edwards, Steve Smith, Josh Kann (local replacement player), Naveen-ul-Haq (partial replacement for Chris Jordan)

STA: Trent Boult, Joe Burns (injured), Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Campbell Kellaway, Tom O'Connell, Sam Elliott, Cam McClure, James Seymour (local replacement player)

Probable Playing XIs

SIX: Josh Philippe(w), Kurtis Patterson, James Vince, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Steve O'Keefe, Naveen-ul-Haq, Todd Murphy

STA: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (c)

Hot Fantasy Picks

Wicket Keeper

Josh Philippe: The explosive opening batter got runs in the last game against the Hurricanes. We back him to do well in this game as well. 

Joe Clarke: The wicketkeeper batter smashed the only hundred this season. He hasn’t done much after that but he possesses enough class, talent and potential to turn things around. 

Batters 

James Vince: The stylish top order batter has failed to create any impact this season. But that doesn't change the fact that he has impressive figures in the T20 format. 

Nick Larkin: He is a more than handy batter down the order. His late blitz at the back end of the innings has proved fruitful for the Stars over the years. 

All Rounders

Marcus Stoinis: The destructive all rounder has looked jaded in this tournament thus far. Nothing has gone in his favour either with bat or ball in hand, but we fancy him to shine for his side in this game. 

Bowlers 

Trent Boult: The left arm pacer from New Zealand started this tournament with a bang but has struggled to get going as the tournament has progressed. The Kiwi speedster is recognised for his prowess with the new ball. He will enjoy bowling on this SCG wicket. 

Naveen Ul Haq: The Afganistan star was bagged by Lucknow for INR 50 Lakh in the just concluded Ind T20 League 2023 auction. He is clever with his pace deceptions and is widely regarded for his heroics during the death overs.

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