Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2020
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (SYT perspective)
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Current Standings
SYT
W6 L7
MLS
W10 L4
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Nic Maddinson
MLS
Catches (1+)
Tom Curran
SS
Wickets (1+)
Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Fours (2+)
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
Catches (1+)
Daniel Sams
SYT
Catches (1+)
Tom Curran
SS
Catches (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 H2H matches
Sydney Showground Stadium
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2017). 12 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYT vs MLS 22 Jan 2025 | 135/7 (19) | 114/10 (18) | 249 |
| SYT vs SS 20 Dec 2025 | 198/5 (20) | 151/10 (19.1) | 349 |
| SYT vs PS 30 Dec 2025 | 202/8 (20) | 131/10 (17.3) | 333 |
| SYT vs HH 03 Jan 2026 | 205/4 (20) | 207/4 (17.5) | 412 |
| SYT vs MR 12 Jan 2026 | 170/8 (20) | 140/6 (15.2) | 310 |
SYT at Sydney Showground Stadium
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
559 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
41 wkts
MLS at Sydney Showground Stadium
Top Scorer
Kevin Pietersen
127 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Glenn Maxwell
3 wkts
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Sydney Thunder
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | b Glenn Maxwell | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Callum Ferguson (c) | c Adam Zampa b Haris Rauf | 19 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 86.36 |
| Usman Khawaja | b Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Matthew Gilkes (wk) | c Dale Steyn b Clint Hinchliffe | 28 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 103.7 |
| Alex Ross | b Haris Rauf | 40 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 125 |
| Chris Morris | c Adam Zampa b Adam Zampa | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Daniel Sams | b Haris Rauf | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Chris Green | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Arjun Nair | not out | 17* | 11 | 3 | 0 | 154.55 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Clint Hinchliffe | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Maddinson | b Daniel Sams | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Chris Green b Chris Morris | 58 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 113.73 |
| Nick Larkin | c Daniel Sams b Chris Morris | 65 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | c Matthew Gilkes b Daniel Sams | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Peter Handscomb (wk) | not out | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Ben Dunk | b Daniel Sams | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | c Chris Morris b Nathan McAndrew | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Clint Hinchliffe | lbw b Nathan McAndrew | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Morris | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Brendan Doggett | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 3.4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6.47 | 1 | 0 |
| Arjun Nair | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Chris Morris
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Arjun Nair
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Callum Ferguson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Dale Steyn
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Brendan Doggett
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Clint Hinchliffe
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Peter Handscomb
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Usman Khawaja
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Alex Hales
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Nic Maddinson
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Ben Dunk
MLS
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars: who played
Melbourne Stars won by 3 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in BBL 2020 at Sydney Showground Stadium on 2 January 2020. Nick Larkin top-scored with 65 off 45 balls and Haris Rauf took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja, Callum Ferguson (c), Matthew Gilkes (wk), Alex Ross, Chris Morris, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Arjun Nair, Nathan McAndrew, Brendan Doggett. Melbourne Stars XI: Nic Maddinson, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Ben Dunk, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Clint Hinchliffe, Adam Zampa, Dale Steyn, Haris Rauf.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Melbourne Stars won by 3 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars was played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales on Thursday 2 January 2020, in BBL 2020.
What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder scored 142/7 in 20 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 143/7 in 19.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Daniel Sams was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Nick Larkin top-scored with 65 off 45 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Haris Rauf took 3/24 in 4 overs.