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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Scorecard · BBL 2018

Big Bash League
Result
Daniel Sams
Statz MVP
Daniel Sams
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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

Daniel Sams

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
2
Jason Sangha

Jason Sangha

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
3
Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
4
Nick Larkin

Nick Larkin

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
5
Sandeep Lamichhane

Sandeep Lamichhane

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
6
Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
7
Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
8
Shane Watson

Shane Watson

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
9
Callum Ferguson

Callum Ferguson

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
10
Evan Gulbis

Evan Gulbis

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
11
Joe Root

Joe Root

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
12
Nathan McAndrew

Nathan McAndrew

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
13
Chris Green

Chris Green

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
14
Gurinder Sandhu

Gurinder Sandhu

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
15
Travis Dean

Travis Dean

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
16
Michael Beer

Michael Beer

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
17
Jackson Coleman

Jackson Coleman

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
18
Sam Rainbird

Sam Rainbird

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
19
Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
20
Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
21
Ben Dunk

Ben Dunk

Melbourne Stars 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.

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars: result and key facts

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.