BBL SQUAD: Stars unchanged to welcome the Sixers & more related news here

The Melbourne Stars have named an unchanged squad for Thursday night’s clash against the Sydney Sixers.

After 68,124 fans (the third-largest crowd in BBL history) packed the MCG on Sunday night, the Stars are hoping for another big turnout for their penultimate home game of the home-and-away season.

This matchup could play a big role in shaping the finals series, as the Stars have a 4-2 record, just ahead of the Sixers (3-3).

Thursday night will also be a chance to celebrate Peter Siddle, who is playing his 100th^th BBL game.

The 41-year-old is in his second season with the Stars, having previously represented the Renegades and Strikers.

Siddle is currently the leading wicket-taker in the competition, with 12 wickets at an average of 14.58 in his six games.

Melbourne Stars team vs Sydney Sixers

Marco Stoinis (c)

Hilton Cartwright

Tom Curran

Sam Hain

Samuel Harper

Liam Hatcher

Campbell Kellaway

Blake Macdonald

Glenn Maxwell

Hamish McKenzie

Tom Rogers

Haris Rauf

Peter Sidle

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