What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Sydney Thunder scored 106/8 in 20 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 107/2 in 14.3 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Kevin Pietersen 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?

Kevin Pietersen top-scored with 67 off 42 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Michael Beer took 2/14 in 4 overs.

Where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?

The match was played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales.

Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Sydney Thunder XI: Ahillen Beadle, Aiden Blizzard, Andrew McDonald, Chris Green, Chris Hartley, Chris Tremain, Daniel Hughes, Dirk Nannes, Jacques Kallis, Jason Roy, Josh Lalor, Nathan Hauritz. Melbourne Stars XI: Cameron White, Clint McKay, Jackson Bird, John Hastings, Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, Michael Beer, Peter Handscomb, Rob Quiney, Scott Boland, Tom Triffitt.

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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)

Q: Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 33 balls remaining).

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Result

Result

Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)

Statz MVP

Kevin Pietersen

Leading Run Scorer Michael Klinger 326 runs · Leading Wicket Taker John Hastings 16 wkts · Standings →

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Sydney Showground Stadium

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2016). 11 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

306.9

Avg 1st Inn

161.9

Avg 2nd Inn

145.0

Avg Sixes

10.3

Avg Fours

24.8

Bat 1st Win %

53%

Boundary %

52.4%

Seam Econ

8.33

Spin Econ

7.43

Avg PP 1st Inn

40.2

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

41.6

2.3 wkts · Overs 1-6

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

Won

Lost

Avg Score 16.1

Highest Score 130

Top Scorer

Alex Hales 559 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Daniel Sams 33 wkts

MLS at Sydney Showground Stadium

Won

Lost

Avg Score 16.2

Highest Score 67

Top Scorer

Kevin Pietersen 127 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Glenn Maxwell 3 wkts

Sydney Thunder · Innings 1

Jacques Kallis

c Tom Triffitt b Jackson Bird

4 (6)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Jason Roy

b Michael Beer

0 (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Daniel Hughes

c Kevin Pietersen b Jackson Bird

4 (8)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Aiden Blizzard

c Peter Handscomb b John Hastings

45 (48)

2×4 · 0×6 · SR 93.75

Andrew McDonald

b Michael Beer

23 (32)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 71.88

Chris Hartley (c) (wk)

b John Hastings

4 (6)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Ahillen Beadle

c Jackson Bird b Clint McKay

7 (7)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Nathan Hauritz

c Rob Quiney b Clint McKay

12 (9)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 133.33

Chris Tremain

not out

1* (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Josh Lalor

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	SR
Jacques Kallis	c Tom Triffitt b Jackson Bird	4	6	0	66.67
Jason Roy	b Michael Beer	0	1	0	0
Daniel Hughes	c Kevin Pietersen b Jackson Bird	4	8	1	50
Aiden Blizzard	c Peter Handscomb b John Hastings	45	48	2	93.75
Andrew McDonald	b Michael Beer	23	32	1	71.88
Chris Hartley (c) (wk)	b John Hastings	4	6	0	66.67
Ahillen Beadle	c Jackson Bird b Clint McKay	7	7	0	100
Nathan Hauritz	c Rob Quiney b Clint McKay	12	9	1	133.33
Chris Tremain	not out	1*	2	0	50
Josh Lalor	not out	1*	1	0	100

Total

106/8 (20 ov)

DNB Chris Green, Dirk Nannes

FoW 1-1 (Jason Roy, 0.3 ov), 2-6 (Daniel Hughes, 1.6 ov), 3-9 (Jacques Kallis, 3.1 ov), 4-68 (Andrew McDonald, 14.2 ov), 5-82 (Chris Hartley, 16.4 ov), 6-83 (Aiden Blizzard, 16.6 ov), 7-102 (Nathan Hauritz, 19.2 ov), 8-102 (Ahillen Beadle, 19.3 ov)

Melbourne Stars · Bowling

Michael Beer

4-0-14-2 · Econ 3.5

2/14

4 ov

Jackson Bird

4-0-15-2 · Econ 3.75

2/15

4 ov

John Hastings

4-0-23-2 · Econ 5.75

2/23

4 ov

Scott Boland

4-0-29-0 · Econ 7.25

0/29

wd 1 · nb 0

Clint McKay

3-0-14-2 · Econ 4.67

2/14

3 ov

Kevin Pietersen

1-0-7-0 · Econ 7

0/7

1 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Michael Beer	4	14	2	3.5	0
Jackson Bird	4	15	2	3.75	0
John Hastings	4	23	2	5.75	0
Scott Boland	4	29	0	7.25	1
Clint McKay	3	14	2	4.67	0
Kevin Pietersen	1	7	0	7	0

Melbourne Stars · Innings 2

Cameron White (c)

c Josh Lalor b Nathan Hauritz

23 (26)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 88.46

Luke Wright

c Chris Green b Josh Lalor

4 (5)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 80

Kevin Pietersen

not out

67* (42)

10×4 · 1×6 · SR 159.52

Peter Handscomb

not out

10* (14)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 71.43

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Cameron White (c)	c Josh Lalor b Nathan Hauritz	23	26	0	1	88.46
Luke Wright	c Chris Green b Josh Lalor	4	5	0	0	80
Kevin Pietersen	not out	67*	42	10	1	159.52
Peter Handscomb	not out	10*	14	0	0	71.43

Total

107/2 (14.3 ov)

DNB Clint McKay, Jackson Bird, John Hastings, Michael Beer, Rob Quiney, Scott Boland, Tom Triffitt (wk)

FoW 1-8 (Luke Wright, 1.5 ov), 2-84 (Cameron White, 9.6 ov)

Sydney Thunder · Bowling

Jacques Kallis

3-0-23-0 · Econ 7.67

0/23

3 ov

Josh Lalor

2-0-18-1 · Econ 9

1/18

wd 1 · nb 0

Dirk Nannes

1-0-10-0 · Econ 10

0/10

1 ov

Chris Tremain

3-0-18-0 · Econ 6

0/18

wd 2 · nb 0

Ahillen Beadle

4-0-22-0 · Econ 5.5

0/22

4 ov

Nathan Hauritz

1.3-0-16-1 · Econ 12.31

1/16

1.3 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Jacques Kallis	3	23	0	7.67	0
Josh Lalor	2	18	1	9	1
Dirk Nannes	1	10	0	10	0
Chris Tremain	3	18	0	6	2
Ahillen Beadle	4	22	0	5.5	0
Nathan Hauritz	1.3	16	1	12.31	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	Kevin Pietersen MLS	0.0
2	Michael Beer MLS	0.0
3	Jackson Bird MLS	0.0
4	Aiden Blizzard SYT	0.0
5	John Hastings MLS	0.0
6	Clint McKay MLS	0.0
7	Nathan Hauritz SYT	0.0
8	Ahillen Beadle SYT	0.0
9	Andrew McDonald SYT	0.0
10	Cameron White MLS	0.0
11	Josh Lalor SYT	0.0
12	Jacques Kallis SYT	0.0
13	Peter Handscomb MLS	0.0
14	Chris Tremain SYT	0.0
15	Scott Boland MLS	0.0
16	Daniel Hughes SYT	0.0
17	Chris Hartley SYT	0.0
18	Luke Wright MLS	0.0
19	Dirk Nannes SYT	0.0
20	Jason Roy 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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