Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2021
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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Sam Harper
MR
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Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
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Peter Siddle
AS
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Daniel Sams
SYT
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Haris Rauf
MLS
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Sam Billings
SYT
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Nathan McAndrew
SYT
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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
Sydney Thunder
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | run out (Alex Ross) | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | c Alex Ross b Nathan McAndrew | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | b Tanveer Sangha | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nick Larkin | not out | 52* | 43 | 5 | 0 | 120.93 |
| Hilton Cartwright | c Ben Cutting b Tanveer Sangha | 42 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 140 |
| Andre Russell | not out | 17* | 9 | 2 | 0 | 188.89 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurinder Sandhu | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Green (c) | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Cutting | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | lbw b Adam Zampa | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Sam Whiteman | b Nathan Coulter-Nile | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Matthew Gilkes | c Joe Clarke b Nathan Coulter-Nile | 56 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c Glenn Maxwell b Qais Ahmad | 43 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 138.71 |
| Daniel Sams | c Joe Clarke b Brody Couch | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Alex Ross | not out | 17* | 11 | 1 | 0 | 154.55 |
| Ben Cutting | not out | 12* | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Brody Couch | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 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 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
68.3 |
| 2 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
61.9 |
| 3 |
Tanveer Sangha
SYT
|
60.0 |
| 4 |
Sam Billings
SYT
|
57.7 |
| 5 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
54.5 |
| 6 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
53.6 |
| 7 |
Andre Russell
MLS
|
50.2 |
| 8 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
40.3 |
| 9 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
36.8 |
| 10 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
35.0 |
| 11 |
Ben Cutting
SYT
|
34.5 |
| 12 |
Qais Ahmad
MLS
|
27.6 |
| 13 |
Brody Couch
MLS
|
27.6 |
| 14 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
23.3 |
| 15 |
Joe Clarke
MLS
|
19.7 |
| 16 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
17.7 |
| 17 |
Sam Whiteman
SYT
|
16.3 |
| 18 |
Alex Hales
SYT
|
15.3 |
| 19 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
10.2 |
| 20 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
7.2 |
| 21 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
7.2 |
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
Melbourne Stars won by 4 runs in BBL 2021 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 10 December 2021. Matthew Gilkes top-scored with 56 off 49 balls and Nathan Coulter-Nile took 2/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Glenn Maxwell (c), Nick Larkin, Hilton Cartwright, Andre Russell, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Brody Couch, Qais Ahmad. Sydney Thunder XI: Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Daniel Sams, Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars won by 4 runs.
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 Friday 10 December 2021, in BBL 2021.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 165/4 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 161/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Nathan Coulter-Nile was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 68/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Matthew Gilkes top-scored with 56 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Nathan Coulter-Nile took 2/27 in 4 overs.