Postpublished at 09:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
Here are the revised revised playing conditions... 12 overs per side, three overs of powerplay, no timeouts.
Two bowlers can bowl three overs each and three bowlers can bowl two each.
Summary
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Rain delays start - 12 over match
Sydney Sixers 116-5 (Philippe 52, Silk 27 not out; Maxwell 2-17)
Melbourne Stars 97-6
Sixers win by 19 runs to claim second title
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Postpublished at 09:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
Teamspublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
09:18 GMT 8 February 2020Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Steve Smith, Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Steve O'Keefe.
Melbourne Stars: Marcus Stoinis, Nic Maddinson, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Peter Handscomb, Ben Dunk, Sebastian Gotch (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Daniel Worrall, Haris Rauf.
Postpublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
09:16 GMT 8 February 2020Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques: "The ground is in really good nick considering the rain over the last few days. We're down to 12 overs now so hopefully the runs will come thick and fast."
Postpublished at 09:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
09:15 GMT 8 February 2020Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell: "We're certainly excited. It didn't look likely we'd be playing but the groundstaff have done a fantastic job.
"I'm just so happy the fans have got the chance to see some cricket tonight."
Stars win bat flip and bowlpublished at 09:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
09:12 GMT 8 February 2020BreakingA 12-over game will start at 09:25 GMT and Melbourne Stars will bowl first.
Postpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
09:08 GMT 8 February 2020It's stopped raining again.
The groundstaff are trying to get the covers off as soon as possible but without shedding water on to the outfield.
Bat flip should be soon.
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09:02 GMT 8 February 2020The bat flip has been delayed for now.
Postpublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:59 GMT 8 February 2020Ugh.
A shower has just hit the SCG.
The pitch cover is back on.
Hopefully the rain passes soon and doesn't delay the start by too much.
Postpublished at 08:56 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
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08:54 GMT 8 February 2020Revised playing conditions - 14 overs per side, four overs of powerplay and no timeouts.
Four bowlers can bowl three overs and one can bowl two.
Postpublished at 08:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:48 GMT 8 February 2020The umpires are talking on TV and are very pleasantly surprised that we're going to get any cricket on this evening at all.
A terrific effort by the groundstaff at the SCG.
Bat flip at 09:00 GMTpublished at 08:42 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:42 GMT 8 February 2020News! Positive news!
Provided there is no more rain, the bat flip will take place in just under 20 minutes at 09:00 GMT (20:00 local time).
That will mean a 09:15 GMT start and it will be a 14-over per side match.
Postpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:36 GMT 8 February 2020The umpires are now talking to Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques and Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell.
It seems they need more time for the groundstaff to mop up some damp patches in the outfield.
Postpublished at 08:33 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
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08:32 GMT 8 February 2020The umpires are out making their inspection.
The bowlers have started marking out their run ups and warm-ups are taking place.
Postpublished at 08:26 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:26 GMT 8 February 2020There was a bit of a flurry of rain but it's stopped again. Inspection still due in just under five minutes.
Postpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:20 GMT 8 February 2020For what it's worth, yesterday afternoon the BBC weather app was saying 100% chance of rain in Sydney at this time.
It's saying 57% - and it's not raining over the SCG at the moment.
Much better than expected.
A sense of urgency from the groundstaff to get the wicket and outfield ready now so the bat flip can take place quickly after the inspection if possible.
What happens if it's washed out?published at 08:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:15 GMT 8 February 2020So if the worst comes to the worst and no play is possible tonight...here is what happens.
There is no reserve day so Sydney Sixers will be crowned Big Bash champions because there are effectively the top seeds in this final as hosts.
The Sixers finished second in the group stage and won the right to host the final by beating top side Melbourne Stars in the qualifier round.
The Stars subsequently beat Sydney Thunder in the challenger round to set up a rematch in the final, but as second seeds.
None of the previous eight Big Bash finals have been abandoned due to rain. Could this edition result in a reserve day being introduced in future?
Postpublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:12 GMT 8 February 2020A big cheer from the fans who have already made their way into the stands at the SCG.
The rest of the covers are coming off now.
Live commentarypublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2020
08:08 GMT 8 February 2020You can listen to live commentary of the rain updates...and hopefully eventually the cricket...on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
Just click the play icon at the top of the page.