🇦🇺 BBL
MS Melbourne Stars
52%
VS
SS Sydney Sixers
48%
Melbourne Cricket Ground,
Big Bash League
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Match Recap
Last updated: 12 January 2026
Result: Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets. MS 128 vs SS 129/4.
Our Prediction: Melbourne Stars — 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.
