The Sixers were really solid last season all the way up until the Final. The Final though was a tough one for them as they eventually lost to the better team. Can they find the same form this side is the question as they gear up for another season.

SS vs MR Match Details

Date: December 16th, 2024

Time:  1:45 PM IST

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground 

SS vs MR Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

SS vs MR Pitch Report

Early in the season, Sydney is likely to be pretty good to bat on. There will be some spin later on but batting second for the moment is a better choice.

SS vs MR Predicted Playing XI

MR Playing XI

Jake Fraser McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Laurie Evans, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Tom Rogers, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Harry Dixon, Gurindher Sandhu

SS Playing XI

Josh Philippe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshius

SS vs MR Key Players

James Vince

James Vince has been a part of the BBL for a while now and Sydney Sixers is virtually a second home for him. He knows Sydney well and should find batting fun again once he gets in and going.

Jake Fraser McGurk

McGurk is a cricketer who showed a lot of promise in the IPL and has been gaining popularity in recent times. Can his popularity convert to consistency is the question. He has not yet grabbed his opportunities in international cricket and with talent around him a good season is crucial for his career.

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SS vs MR Match Tips

The Melbourne are a decent unit but results have been elluding them. Sixers though are a settled side in the tournament and are often really tough to take on at home.

Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Will Win the Match