Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2020
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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MLS
W10 L4
SYT
W6 L7
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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
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs IND 31 Oct 2025 | 125/10 (18.4) | 126/6 (13.2) | 251 |
| MLS vs HH 18 Dec 2025 | 158/9 (20) | 159/2 (16) | 317 |
| MLS vs MR 04 Jan 2026 | 173/9 (20) | 177/6 (19.5) | 350 |
| MLS vs SS 08 Jan 2026 | 128/10 (19.5) | 129/4 (17.1) | 257 |
| MLS vs AS 13 Jan 2026 | 83/10 (19.3) | 86/4 (15.1) | 169 |
MLS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
1340 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
49 wkts
SYT at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Usman Khawaja
302 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gurinder Sandhu
6 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | c Nick Larkin b Nathan Coulter-Nile | 33 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Alex Hales | c Nathan Coulter-Nile b Adam Zampa | 26 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Callum Ferguson (c) | b Haris Rauf | 35 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 129.63 |
| Matthew Gilkes (wk) | c Sandeep Lamichhane b Haris Rauf | 41 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 117.14 |
| Chris Morris | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | lbw b Haris Rauf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Ross | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Worrall | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Maddinson | run out (Chris Morris) | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Chris Morris b Jonathan Cook | 50 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 113.64 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | c Nathan McAndrew b Daniel Sams | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Nick Larkin | b Arjun Nair | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | not out | 59* | 37 | 8 | 1 | 159.46 |
| Peter Handscomb (wk) | not out | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Morris | 3.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 8.29 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Tremain | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 1 | 1 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Jonathan Cook | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Arjun Nair | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | 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 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Callum Ferguson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Usman Khawaja
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Alex Hales
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Arjun Nair
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Jonathan Cook
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Nic Maddinson
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Chris Tremain
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Chris Morris
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Sandeep Lamichhane
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Daniel Worrall
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Peter Handscomb
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
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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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder: who played
Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) in BBL 2020 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 8 January 2020. Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 59 off 37 balls and Haris Rauf took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Nic Maddinson, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Adam Zampa, Daniel Worrall, Haris Rauf, Sandeep Lamichhane. Sydney Thunder XI: Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson (c), Matthew Gilkes (wk), Chris Morris, Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Chris Tremain, Arjun Nair, Nathan McAndrew, Jonathan Cook.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Wednesday 8 January 2020, in BBL 2020.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 148/4 in 17.5 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 145/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Glenn Maxwell was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 59 off 37 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Haris Rauf took 3/23 in 4 overs.