Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2016
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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 |
SYT at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Usman Khawaja
302 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gurinder Sandhu
6 wkts
MLS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
1340 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
49 wkts
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Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | c Andre Russell b Shane Watson | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Luke Wright | b Shane Watson | 23 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 95.83 |
| Kevin Pietersen | c Chris Green b Chris Green | 74 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 189.74 |
| Peter Handscomb (wk) | c Michael Hussey b Chris Green | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| David Hussey (c) | b Jacques Kallis | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 150 |
| Rob Quiney | c Andre Russell b Andre Russell | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Adam Zampa | run out (Ben Rohrer) | 15 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Evan Gulbis | c Chris Green b Clint McKay | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Ben Hilfenhaus | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Worrall | run out (Chris Hartley) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Clint McKay | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacques Kallis | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | c Daniel Worrall b David Hussey | 70 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 175 |
| Jacques Kallis | c Kevin Pietersen b Adam Zampa | 28 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 103.7 |
| Shane Watson | c David Hussey b Marcus Stoinis | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Michael Hussey (c) | b Adam Zampa | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Andre Russell | c Peter Handscomb b Marcus Stoinis | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
| Ben Rohrer | not out | 13* | 9 | 0 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Aiden Blizzard | run out (Michael Beer) | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 228.57 |
| Chris Green | c David Hussey b Marcus Stoinis | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160 |
| Chris Hartley (wk) | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Worrall | 3.3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 12.73 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Hilfenhaus | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Beer | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Gulbis | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 |
| David Hussey (c) | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 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 |
Usman Khawaja
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Shane Watson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Jacques Kallis
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
David Hussey
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Andre Russell
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Aiden Blizzard
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Evan Gulbis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Michael Hussey
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Ben Rohrer
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Luke Wright
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Clint McKay
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Peter Handscomb
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Michael Beer
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Ben Hilfenhaus
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Daniel Worrall
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Fawad Ahmed
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Rob Quiney
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 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in BBL 2016 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 24 January 2016. Kevin Pietersen top-scored with 74 off 39 balls and Marcus Stoinis took 3/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: Usman Khawaja, Jacques Kallis, Shane Watson, Michael Hussey (c), Andre Russell, Ben Rohrer, Aiden Blizzard, Chris Green, Chris Hartley (wk), Clint McKay, Fawad Ahmed. Melbourne Stars XI: Marcus Stoinis, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Peter Handscomb (wk), David Hussey (c), Rob Quiney, Evan Gulbis, Adam Zampa, Ben Hilfenhaus, Daniel Worrall, Michael Beer.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).
When and where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Sunday 24 January 2016, in BBL 2016.
What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder scored 181/7 in 19.3 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 176/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Kevin Pietersen 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?
Kevin Pietersen top-scored with 74 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Marcus Stoinis took 3/30 in 4 overs.