Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Scorecard · BBL 2021
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.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder: result and key facts
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 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.
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.