Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2015
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Cameron Bancroft
PS
Catches (1+)
Scott Boland
MLS
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Chris Green
SYT
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Wickets (1+)
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 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
SYT at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Usman Khawaja
302 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gurinder Sandhu
6 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
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Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | not out | 109* | 70 | 12 | 3 | 155.71 |
| Jacques Kallis | c Peter Handscomb b John Hastings | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Aiden Blizzard | c Luke Wright b Adam Zampa | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Shane Watson | lbw b Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Michael Hussey (c) | lbw b Glenn Maxwell | 16 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Andre Russell | c James Faulkner b John Hastings | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 137.5 |
| Ben Rohrer | c Glenn Maxwell b Scott Boland | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Clint McKay | not out | 9* | 3 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hilfenhaus | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Scott Boland | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| John Hastings | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | lbw b Andre Russell | 27 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 142.11 |
| Luke Wright | c Michael Hussey b Andre Russell | 18 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| Kevin Pietersen | c Fawad Ahmed b Clint McKay | 76 | 42 | 5 | 6 | 180.95 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Gurinder Sandhu b Jacques Kallis | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| David Hussey (c) | b Shane Watson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | not out | 45* | 36 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Peter Handscomb (wk) | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 0 | 1 |
| Clint McKay | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacques Kallis | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 | 3 | 0 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 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 |
Andre Russell
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Usman Khawaja
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
John Hastings
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
James Faulkner
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Clint McKay
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Jacques Kallis
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Scott Boland
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Michael Hussey
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Luke Wright
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Shane Watson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Fawad Ahmed
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Ben Hilfenhaus
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Aiden Blizzard
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Ben Rohrer
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
David Hussey
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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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder: who played
Sydney Thunder won by 1 run in BBL 2015 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 20 December 2015. Usman Khawaja top-scored with 109 off 70 balls and Glenn Maxwell took 2/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Marcus Stoinis, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Glenn Maxwell, David Hussey (c), James Faulkner, Peter Handscomb (wk), Ben Hilfenhaus, John Hastings, Scott Boland, Adam Zampa. Sydney Thunder XI: Usman Khawaja, Jacques Kallis, Aiden Blizzard, Shane Watson, Michael Hussey (c), Andre Russell, Ben Rohrer, Clint McKay, Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu, Chris Hartley (wk).
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sydney Thunder won by 1 run.
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Sunday 20 December 2015, in BBL 2015.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 177/5 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 178/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Kevin Pietersen 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 Thunder?
Usman Khawaja top-scored with 109 off 70 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Glenn Maxwell took 2/28 in 4 overs.