Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2018
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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SYT
W7 L7
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Tom Curran
SS
Wickets (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
PS
Catches (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
Catches (1+)
Nic Maddinson
MLS
Catches (1+)
Cameron Bancroft
PS
Runs (20+)
Mitchell Swepson
BH
Catches (1+)
Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 H2H matches
Manuka Oval
Manuka, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Based on the last 29 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2015). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYT vs AS 17 Dec 2024 | 182/8 (20) | 183/8 (19.4) | 365 |
| MLS vs SYT 28 Dec 2024 | 182/8 (20) | 164/8 (20) | 346 |
| AUS vs IND 29 Oct 2025 | 97/1 (9.4) | 97/? (-) | 194 |
| SYT vs BH 22 Dec 2025 | 193/4 (20) | 159/6 (20) | 352 |
| MLS vs SYT 28 Dec 2025 | 128/10 (20) | 132/1 (14) | 260 |
SYT at Manuka Oval
Top Scorer
Callum Ferguson
318 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
23 wkts
MLS at Manuka Oval
Top Scorer
Glenn Maxwell
153 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (wk) | b Adam Zampa | 20 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 125 |
| Shane Watson (c) | c Nick Larkin b Sandeep Lamichhane | 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 115.79 |
| Callum Ferguson | c Sandeep Lamichhane b Sandeep Lamichhane | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Joe Root | c Ben Dunk b Adam Zampa | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Jason Sangha | not out | 63* | 36 | 4 | 4 | 175 |
| Daniel Sams | c Ben Dunk b Dwayne Bravo | 34 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 161.9 |
| Chris Green | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beer | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Jackson Coleman | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Dean | lbw b Daniel Sams | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Ben Dunk (wk) | c Jos Buttler b Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Jason Sangha b Chris Green | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | c Sam Rainbird b Daniel Sams | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | c Sam Rainbird b Gurinder Sandhu | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Nick Larkin | not out | 28* | 13 | 3 | 1 | 215.38 |
| Evan Gulbis | b Daniel Sams | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Adam Zampa | not out | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rainbird | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 | 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 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Jason Sangha
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Sandeep Lamichhane
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Dwayne Bravo
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Jos Buttler
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Shane Watson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Callum Ferguson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Evan Gulbis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Joe Root
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Travis Dean
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Michael Beer
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Jackson Coleman
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Sam Rainbird
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Ben Dunk
MLS
|
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
Sydney Thunder won by 15 runs in BBL 2018 at Manuka Oval on 21 December 2018. Jason Sangha top-scored with 63 off 36 balls and Daniel Sams took 3/5.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: Jos Buttler (wk), Shane Watson (c), Callum Ferguson, Joe Root, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu, Sam Rainbird. Melbourne Stars XI: Travis Dean, Ben Dunk (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (c), Dwayne Bravo, Nick Larkin, Evan Gulbis, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Lamichhane, Jackson Coleman, Michael Beer.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder won by 15 runs.
When and where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars was played at Manuka Oval, Manuka, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on Friday 21 December 2018, in BBL 2018.
What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder scored 178/5 in 19.5 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 63/6 in 7.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Daniel Sams 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?
Jason Sangha top-scored with 63 off 36 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Daniel Sams took 3/5 in 2 overs.