Jackson Bird to Thomas Rogers, SIX, now he gets under the ball even better and uses his wrists to place it wide of long-on. SLot again from Jackson Bird,
0.4
Jackson Bird to Thomas Rogers, FOUR, straight down the ground
0.3
Jackson Bird to Duckett, 1 run, length delivery, Duckett wrists it to deep square leg
0.2
Jackson Bird to Thomas Rogers, 1 run, to backward square leg
0.1
Jackson Bird to Duckett, 1 run, to backward square leg
Duckett and Thomas Rogers are at the crease. Duckett is on strike. Jackson Bird will open the attack
All in readiness for the start
Teams:
Melbourne Stars (Playing XI): Sam Harper(w), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle
Sydney Sixers (Playing XI): Josh Philippe(w), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson Bird
Sydney Sixers have won the toss and have opted to field
The Stars need to get off the blocks quickly and they will be hoping this Christmas break would have helped them regroup better. They are up against the tough Sixers, who are off to a great start. The pitch has green grass so it should hold well together and even offer some assistance with the new ball. The Sixers enjoyed their home visit to the SCG by hunting down the Scorchers a few days ago. Expect the captain to bowl first again.
Squads:
Sydney Sixers Squad: Josh Philippe(w), James Vince, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Akeal Hosein, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy, Hayden Kerr, Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Perry
Melbourne Stars Squad: Sam Harper(w), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Doug Warren, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris, Peter Siddle, Usama Mir, Brody Couch