Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2021
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Based on 24 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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Jordan Silk
SS
Catches (1+)
Josh Philippe
SS
Catches (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
Ben Dwarshuis
SS
Wickets (1+)
Mitchell Swepson
BH
Wickets (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 24 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
SS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
James Vince
312 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sean Abbott
16 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Sixers
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | c Jackson Bird b Ben Dwarshuis | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Seb Gotch (wk) | c Steve O'Keefe b Sean Abbott | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Nick Larkin | lbw b Ben Dwarshuis | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | b Sean Abbott | 66 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 160.98 |
| Nic Maddinson | c Josh Philippe b Carlos Brathwaite | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Hilton Cartwright | not out | 38* | 19 | 1 | 3 | 200 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | c Josh Philippe b Ben Dwarshuis | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Sam Rainbird | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sydney Sixers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Bird | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve O'Keefe | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ball | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | 1 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Philippe (wk) | c Billy Stanlake b Sam Rainbird | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| James Vince | c Nathan Coulter-Nile b Nic Maddinson | 46 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 143.75 |
| Daniel Hughes | c Glenn Maxwell b Billy Stanlake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | run out (Nic Maddinson) | 38 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 131.03 |
| Jordan Silk | not out | 35* | 25 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | c Sam Rainbird b Nathan Coulter-Nile | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Daniel Christian | not out | 49* | 23 | 5 | 2 | 213.04 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rainbird | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Stanlake | 3.5 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 11.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Zahir Khan | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Maddinson | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 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 |
Ben Dwarshuis
SS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Daniel Christian
SS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Sean Abbott
SS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Nic Maddinson
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
James Vince
SS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Jordan Silk
SS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Moises Henriques
SS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Sam Rainbird
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Carlos Brathwaite
SS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Seb Gotch
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Billy Stanlake
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Steve O'Keefe
SS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Zahir Khan
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Jake Ball
SS
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Jackson Bird
SS
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Daniel Hughes
SS
|
0.0 |
| 23 |
Josh Philippe
SS
|
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 Sixers: who played
Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) in BBL 2021 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26 January 2021. Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 66 off 41 balls and Ben Dwarshuis took 3/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars XI: Marcus Stoinis, Seb Gotch (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Rainbird, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan. Sydney Sixers XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Carlos Brathwaite, Daniel Christian, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Steve O'Keefe, Jackson Bird.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Tuesday 26 January 2021, in BBL 2021.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars scored 177/6 in 20 overs. Sydney Sixers scored 180/5 in 19.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Ben Dwarshuis 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 Sixers?
Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 66 off 41 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Ben Dwarshuis took 3/27 in 4 overs.