The 8th spot Melbourne Stars are set to meet the Sydney Sixers in the 28th clash of the BBL. As mentioned, we are set to witness an encounter between the inconsistent Melbourne Stars and the table-topper Sydney Sixers, who will look to solidify their strength at the top of the BBL standings. The Melbourne Stars have had a tough time with a couple of losses, but since winning their last two matches, there is hope. However, these victories have not been enough to get them back on track. On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers have been in excellent form, winning four of their six matches. With a net run rate of +0.228. Now, the iconic MCG will host these two contrasting teams, and it will be interesting to see how the surface plays.
Melbourne Cricket Ground Stadium Pitch Report
MCG is not new to the new league and has already hosted some of the games here. It’s always been favorable for batters, but pacers will come into play soon, especially with the airball bounce they get. It will likely be a full-packer pacer show. Compared to spinners, who usually struggle at this ground, they can rely on the ground’s dimensions.
With a straight boundary of approximately 170 meters and a square boundary of around 150 meters, spinners can take advantage of these dimensions. Speaking of some important facts, chasing teams have had the upper hand at the MCG, winning 47 out of 81 matches. We can expect that whoever wins the toss will opt to bowl first.
Melbourne Cricket Ground Stadium Stats
| T20I | Stats |
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 141 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 124 |
| Highest total recorded | 186/5 (20 overs) by IND vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 74/10 (17.3 overs) by IND vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 172/5 (20 overs) by SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 127/10 (18.4 overs) by AUS vs PAK |
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