What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

Melbourne Stars scored 91/2 in 7.3 overs. Adelaide Strikers scored 90/9 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

James Faulkner 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 Adelaide Strikers?

Luke Wright top-scored with 49 off 20 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

James Faulkner took 3/9 in 4 overs.

Where was Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers played?

The match was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria.

Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

Melbourne Stars XI: Brad Hodge, Cameron White, David Hussey, Glenn Maxwell, Jackson Bird, James Faulkner, James Muirhead, John Hastings, Lasith Malinga, Luke Wright, Matthew Wade. Adelaide Strikers XI: Alex Hales, Gary Putland, Jon Holland, Kane Richardson, Michael Klinger, Michael Neser, Nathan Reardon, Phillip Hughes, Shakib Al Hasan, Shaun Tait, Tim Ludeman.

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Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers - Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 75 balls remaining)

Q: Who won Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 75 balls remaining).

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Result

Result

Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 75 balls remaining)

Adelaide Strikers

90/9

20 ov

Statz MVP

James Faulkner

Leading Run Scorer Ben Dunk 395 runs · Leading Wicket Taker Cameron Gannon 18 wkts · Standings →

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Melbourne Cricket Ground

Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

301.3

Avg 1st Inn

155.7

Avg 2nd Inn

145.6

Avg Sixes

8.4

Avg Fours

23.7

Bat 1st Win %

30%

Boundary %

48.1%

Seam Econ

8.15

Spin Econ

7.38

Avg PP 1st Inn

40.0

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

44.4

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

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

Won

Lost

Avg Score 19.7

Highest Score 154

Top Scorer

Marcus Stoinis 1185 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Adam Zampa 45 wkts

AS at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Won

Lost

Avg Score 13.2

Highest Score 101

Top Scorer

Alex Carey 195 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Peter Siddle 11 wkts

Adelaide Strikers · Innings 1

Michael Klinger

c James Faulkner b James Faulkner

42 (49)

3×4 · 1×6 · SR 85.71

Alex Hales

c Glenn Maxwell b Jackson Bird

5 (3)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 166.67

Tim Ludeman (wk)

c James Muirhead b James Faulkner

6 (11)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 54.55

Phillip Hughes (c)

c Matthew Wade b James Faulkner

0 (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Nathan Reardon

b Lasith Malinga

1 (6)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 16.67

Shakib Al Hasan

c James Faulkner b Luke Wright

2 (8)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

Michael Neser

st Matthew Wade b James Muirhead

4 (11)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 36.36

Kane Richardson

run out (Glenn Maxwell)

21 (24)

2×4 · 1×6 · SR 87.5

Jon Holland

b Lasith Malinga

0 (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Gary Putland

not out

1* (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 33.33

Shaun Tait

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Michael Klinger	c James Faulkner b James Faulkner	42	49	3	1	85.71
Alex Hales	c Glenn Maxwell b Jackson Bird	5	3	1	0	166.67
Tim Ludeman (wk)	c James Muirhead b James Faulkner	6	11	0	0	54.55
Phillip Hughes (c)	c Matthew Wade b James Faulkner	0	1	0	0	0
Nathan Reardon	b Lasith Malinga	1	6	0	0	16.67
Shakib Al Hasan	c James Faulkner b Luke Wright	2	8	0	0	25
Michael Neser	st Matthew Wade b James Muirhead	4	11	0	0	36.36
Kane Richardson	run out (Glenn Maxwell)	21	24	2	1	87.5
Jon Holland	b Lasith Malinga	0	3	0	0	0
Gary Putland	not out	1*	3	0	0	33.33
Shaun Tait	not out	1*	1	0	0	100

Total

90/9 (20 ov)

FoW 1-21 (Alex Hales, 2.5 ov), 2-37 (Tim Ludeman, 5.2 ov), 3-37 (Phillip Hughes, 5.3 ov), 4-41 (Nathan Reardon, 7.2 ov), 5-45 (Shakib Al Hasan, 8.6 ov), 6-57 (Michael Neser, 12.4 ov), 7-81 (Michael Klinger, 17.5 ov), 8-81 (Jon Holland, 18.3 ov), 9-89 (Kane Richardson, 19.5 ov)

Melbourne Stars · Bowling

Jackson Bird

4-0-29-1 · Econ 7.25

1/29

4 ov

Lasith Malinga

4-0-8-2 · Econ 2

2/8

4 ov

James Faulkner

4-1-9-3 · Econ 2.25

3/9

wd 1 · nb 0

Luke Wright

2-0-11-1 · Econ 5.5

1/11

wd 1 · nb 0

John Hastings

4-0-18-0 · Econ 4.5

0/18

wd 1 · nb 0

James Muirhead

2-0-11-1 · Econ 5.5

1/11

2 ov

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Econ	Wd
Jackson Bird	4	0	29	1	7.25	0
Lasith Malinga	4	0	8	2	2	0
James Faulkner	4	1	9	3	2.25	1
Luke Wright	2	0	11	1	5.5	1
John Hastings	4	0	18	0	4.5	1
James Muirhead	2	0	11	1	5.5	0

Melbourne Stars · Innings 2

Cameron White (c)

c Shakib Al Hasan b Michael Neser

13 (12)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 108.33

Luke Wright

c Shakib Al Hasan b Michael Neser

49 (20)

8×4 · 2×6 · SR 245

Glenn Maxwell

not out

25* (10)

4×4 · 1×6 · SR 250

Matthew Wade (wk)

not out

2* (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Cameron White (c)	c Shakib Al Hasan b Michael Neser	13	12	1	0	108.33
Luke Wright	c Shakib Al Hasan b Michael Neser	49	20	8	2	245
Glenn Maxwell	not out	25*	10	4	1	250
Matthew Wade (wk)	not out	2*	3	0	0	66.67

Total

91/2 (7.3 ov)

DNB Brad Hodge, David Hussey, Jackson Bird, James Faulkner, James Muirhead, John Hastings, Lasith Malinga

FoW 1-62 (Luke Wright, 5.1 ov), 2-62 (Cameron White, 5.2 ov)

Adelaide Strikers · Bowling

Shaun Tait

3-0-33-0 · Econ 11

0/33

3 ov

Gary Putland

1-0-13-0 · Econ 13

0/13

1 ov

Kane Richardson

1-0-13-0 · Econ 13

0/13

1 ov

Shakib Al Hasan

1-0-10-0 · Econ 10

0/10

1 ov

Michael Neser

1.3-0-21-2 · Econ 16.15

2/21

wd 1 · nb 0

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Shaun Tait	3	33	0	11	0
Gary Putland	1	13	0	13	0
Kane Richardson	1	13	0	13	0
Shakib Al Hasan	1	10	0	10	0
Michael Neser	1.3	21	2	16.15	1

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	James Faulkner MLS	0.0
2	Luke Wright MLS	0.0
3	Lasith Malinga MLS	0.0
4	Glenn Maxwell MLS	0.0
5	Michael Klinger AS	0.0
6	Kane Richardson AS	0.0
7	Jackson Bird MLS	0.0
8	Michael Neser AS	0.0
9	Cameron White MLS	0.0
10	James Muirhead MLS	0.0
11	Shaun Tait AS	0.0
12	John Hastings MLS	0.0
13	Tim Ludeman AS	0.0
14	Shakib Al Hasan AS	0.0
15	Alex Hales AS	0.0
16	Gary Putland AS	0.0
17	Matthew Wade MLS	0.0
18	Nathan Reardon AS	0.0
19	Phillip Hughes AS	0.0
20	Jon Holland AS	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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