Big Bash League

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Result & Analysis

Melbourne Stars cricket team logo

MS

52%
VS
Sydney Sixers cricket team logo

SS

48%
WINNER

Melbourne Cricket Ground,

Our pre-match prediction
Analysis by CricketPrediction.com ยท
โŒ Prediction Incorrect
We Predicted
Melbourne Stars
at 52% confidence
Actual Result
Sydney Sixers won
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๐Ÿ“ Pre-Match Analysis ยท 12 Jan 2026, 16:32 IST

Result: Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets. MS 128 vs SS 129/4.

Our Prediction: Melbourne Stars โ€” Incorrect


Pre-match analysis published on 8 January 2026:

Nothing between these sides on paper - Melbourne Stars just shade it.

Melbourne Cricket Ground offers no clear advantage either way, with chase rates sitting around 47%.

Little to separate these teams early on - powerplay rates are near identical. With the new ball, Melbourne Stars have been excellent - an economy of 7.61 in powerplays.

Our model rates Melbourne Stars at 52% to get the job done.