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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Scorecard · BBL 2016

Big Bash League
Result
Sydney Thunder
SYT
181/7
19.3 ov
Result
Sydney Thunder won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
Melbourne Stars
MLS
176/9
20 ov
Kevin Pietersen
Statz MVP
Kevin Pietersen
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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
Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
2
Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
3
Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
4
Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
5
Shane Watson

Shane Watson

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
6
Chris Green

Chris Green

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
7
Jacques Kallis

Jacques Kallis

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
8
David Hussey

David Hussey

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
9
Andre Russell

Andre Russell

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
10
Aiden Blizzard

Aiden Blizzard

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
11
Evan Gulbis

Evan Gulbis

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
12
Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
13
Ben Rohrer

Ben Rohrer

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
14
Luke Wright

Luke Wright

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
15
Clint McKay

Clint McKay

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
16
Peter Handscomb

Peter Handscomb

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
17
Michael Beer

Michael Beer

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
18
Ben Hilfenhaus

Ben Hilfenhaus

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
19
Daniel Worrall

Daniel Worrall

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
20
Fawad Ahmed

Fawad Ahmed

Sydney Thunder SYT
0.0
21
Rob Quiney

Rob Quiney

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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.