Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2015
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Fours (2+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Nic Maddinson
SS
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
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SS
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis | c Tom Triffitt b Jackson Bird | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jason Roy | b Michael Beer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Hughes | c Kevin Pietersen b Jackson Bird | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Aiden Blizzard | c Peter Handscomb b John Hastings | 45 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 93.75 |
| Andrew McDonald | b Michael Beer | 23 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 71.88 |
| Chris Hartley (c) (wk) | b John Hastings | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Ahillen Beadle | c Jackson Bird b Clint McKay | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nathan Hauritz | c Rob Quiney b Clint McKay | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Chris Tremain | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Josh Lalor | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beer | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Bird | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| John Hastings | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Boland | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Clint McKay | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| 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 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Lalor | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Dirk Nannes | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Tremain | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Ahillen Beadle | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Hauritz | 1.3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 12.31 | 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 |
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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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars: who played
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 33 balls remaining) in BBL 2015 at Sydney Showground Stadium on 17 January 2015. Kevin Pietersen top-scored with 67 off 42 balls and Michael Beer took 2/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: Jacques Kallis, Jason Roy, Daniel Hughes, Aiden Blizzard, Andrew McDonald, Chris Hartley (c) (wk), Ahillen Beadle, Nathan Hauritz, Chris Tremain, Josh Lalor, Dirk Nannes, Chris Green. Melbourne Stars XI: Cameron White (c), Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Peter Handscomb, Rob Quiney, Tom Triffitt (wk), John Hastings, Clint McKay, Jackson Bird, Michael Beer, Scott Boland.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 33 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 Saturday 17 January 2015, in BBL 2015.
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.