Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (SYT perspective)
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SYT
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MLS
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Sam Harper
MR
Catches (1+)
Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
Peter Siddle
AS
Wickets (1+)
Daniel Sams
SYT
Catches (1+)
Haris Rauf
MLS
Wickets (1+)
Sam Billings
SYT
Catches (1+)
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 H2H matches
Sydney Showground Stadium
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2017). 12 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYT vs MLS 22 Jan 2025 | 135/7 (19) | 114/10 (18) | 249 |
| SYT vs SS 20 Dec 2025 | 198/5 (20) | 151/10 (19.1) | 349 |
| SYT vs PS 30 Dec 2025 | 202/8 (20) | 131/10 (17.3) | 333 |
| SYT vs HH 03 Jan 2026 | 205/4 (20) | 207/4 (17.5) | 412 |
| SYT vs MR 12 Jan 2026 | 170/8 (20) | 140/6 (15.2) | 310 |
SYT at Sydney Showground Stadium
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
559 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
41 wkts
MLS at Sydney Showground Stadium
Top Scorer
Kevin Pietersen
127 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Glenn Maxwell
3 wkts
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Sydney Thunder
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | c Joe Clarke b Brody Couch | 28 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Sam Whiteman | c Joe Clarke b Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Matthew Gilkes | b Qais Ahmad | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c Nathan Coulter-Nile b Qais Ahmad | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.37 |
| Alex Ross | not out | 77* | 49 | 4 | 4 | 157.14 |
| Daniel Sams | c Qais Ahmad b Brody Couch | 22 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 122.22 |
| Ben Cutting | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Brody Couch | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | c Daniel Sams b Tanveer Sangha | 31 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 103.33 |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | c Sam Billings b Nathan McAndrew | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Larkin | c Nathan McAndrew b Ben Cutting | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | c Ben Cutting b Tanveer Sangha | 40 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 160 |
| Andre Russell | not out | 42* | 21 | 1 | 5 | 200 |
| Hilton Cartwright | not out | 23* | 13 | 1 | 2 | 176.92 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 8.71 | 3 | 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Cutting | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Green (c) | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 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 |
Qais Ahmad
MLS
|
100.8 |
| 2 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
99.8 |
| 3 |
Tanveer Sangha
SYT
|
95.5 |
| 4 |
Andre Russell
MLS
|
86.0 |
| 5 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
75.4 |
| 6 |
Brody Couch
MLS
|
61.8 |
| 7 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
49.3 |
| 8 |
Alex Hales
SYT
|
42.0 |
| 9 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
38.7 |
| 10 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
32.3 |
| 11 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
29.6 |
| 12 |
Ben Cutting
SYT
|
24.8 |
| 13 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
10.4 |
| 14 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
9.2 |
| 15 |
Sam Billings
SYT
|
8.8 |
| 16 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
8.6 |
| 17 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
7.6 |
| 18 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
7.2 |
| 19 |
Sam Whiteman
SYT
|
4.3 |
| 20 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
3.2 |
| 21 |
Joe Clarke
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
Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) in BBL 2021 at Sydney Showground Stadium on 12 December 2021. Alex Ross top-scored with 77 off 49 balls and Qais Ahmad took 2/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: Alex Hales, Sam Whiteman, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Gurinder Sandhu, Tanveer Sangha. Melbourne Stars XI: Marcus Stoinis, Joe Clarke (wk), Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Andre Russell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa, Qais Ahmad, Brody Couch.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining).
When and where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars was played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales on Sunday 12 December 2021, in BBL 2021.
What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder scored 151/5 in 20 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 155/4 in 17.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Qais Ahmad was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 101/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Alex Ross top-scored with 77 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Qais Ahmad took 2/17 in 4 overs.