Eyeing high spot on the BBL desk, the Sydney Sixers have gained the toss and despatched the Melbourne Stars in to bat of their conflict on the MCG.
The last-placed Stars (2-5) are determined for a win on residence turf, whereas the Sixers (4-3) are firmly among the many title contenders however have rested veteran spinner Steve O’Keefe.
The determination comes with the Sixers persevering with to handle gamers throughout a busy block of seven matches in two weeks.
O’Keefe claimed 3-26 from three overs within the washed-out match in opposition to the Brisbane Heat on Wednesday.
Ben Dwarshuis can also be out out of the aspect, with Todd Murphy and Izharulhaq Naveed known as in as replacements.
Friday evening’s match will probably be New Zealand fast Trent Boult’s final on a short-term contract with the Stars, who’ve named an unchanged line-up.
There will probably be loads of consideration on Stars captain Adam Zampa as he returns to motion three days after sparking livid debate along with his tried ‘Mankad’ dismissal in opposition to the Melbourne Renegades.
Zampa acquired backing from teammates and West Indies nice Brian Lara, who applauded the legspinner’s actions in combating again in opposition to batters who attempt to acquire a bonus by leaving their crease early.
Zampa later stated he didn’t remorse the transfer however was not sure whether or not he would repeat it.
MELBOURNE STARS: Joe Clarke, Tom Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa (capt).
SYDNEY SIXERS: Josh Philippe, James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (capt), Jordan Silk, Dan Christian, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Chris Jordan, Todd Murphy, Izharulhaq Naveed.
