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Stars Clash with Sixers at MCG

Melbourne Stars are gearing up to face the Sydney Sixers in Match 28 of the KFC BBL|14 on January 9 at the MCG, with the match set to commence at 7:15pm AEDT. The Stars are on a two-match winning streak but face a tough challenge against the in-form Sixers, who have a dominant record against them, winning 11 of their last 12 encounters, including the last two.

James Vince of the Sydney Sixers is on the verge of a milestone, needing just 40 runs to become the fifth player to reach 1,000 runs for the franchise in BBL history. Vince has been in exceptional form against the Stars, scoring over 70 runs in each of his last four innings against them. On the other hand, Ben Duckett from the Melbourne Stars has also been impressive this season, recording three scores of 50 or more in his last four innings.

The match will be broadcast on Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, and Kayo Sports. Umpires for the match include Donovan Koch and Simon Lightbody as field umpires, Phil Gillespie as the third umpire, Chris Grant as the fourth umpire, and Bob Stratford serving as the match referee.

In the broader context of BBL|14, the Hobart Hurricanes have made a significant comeback, winning four consecutive matches and positioning themselves for a potential finals appearance. The Perth Scorchers, despite missing key players, are still in contention, relying on the performances of Cooper Connolly, Finn Allen, and Ashton Turner. The Brisbane Heat, the reigning champions, must win all four of their remaining matches to secure a finals spot, while the Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers are also in the mix, with both teams needing to secure multiple wins in their final games.

In other cricket news, Australia has announced its Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, led by Steve Smith. The squad features several spin options, including Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon, as they prepare for the expected conditions in Sri Lanka. Notably, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh have been omitted due to injury and form issues, while Pat Cummins will remain in Australia for personal reasons and an ankle problem.

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