What were the final scores in Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars?

Adelaide Strikers scored 155/6 in 20 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 132/8 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars?

Henry Thornton was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 98/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars?

Jonathan Wells top-scored with 73 off 49 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars?

Henry Thornton took 4/26 in 4 overs.

Where was Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars played?

The match was played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

Who played in Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars?

Adelaide Strikers XI: Fawad Ahmed, Harry Conway, Harry Nielsen, Henry Thornton, Ian Cockbain, Jake Weatherald, Jonathan Wells, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Peter Siddle, Thomas Kelly, Daniel Worrall, Henry Hunt. Melbourne Stars XI: Adam Zampa, Ahmed Daniyal, Beau Webster, Brody Couch, Clint Hinchliffe, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Burns, Joe Clarke, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Rainbird, Nick Larkin, Samuel Elliott.

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Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars - Adelaide Strikers won by 23 runs

Q: Who won Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars?

Adelaide Strikers won by 23 runs.

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Result

Adelaide Strikers

155/6

20 ov

Result

Adelaide Strikers won by 23 runs

Statz MVP

Henry Thornton

Rating

Leading Run Scorer Ben McDermott 577 runs · Leading Wicket Taker Peter Siddle 30 wkts · Standings →

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Adelaide, Australia

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

332.4

Avg 1st Inn

170.9

Avg 2nd Inn

161.5

Avg Sixes

12.9

Avg Fours

26.6

Bat 1st Win %

47%

Boundary %

55.4%

Seam Econ

9.07

Spin Econ

7.75

Avg PP 1st Inn

48.3

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

53.4

1.1 wkts · Overs 1-6

Recent Matches at This Venue

Match	1st Inn	2nd Inn	Total
AS vs MLS 23 Dec 2025	155/8 (20)	161/4 (18.1)	316
AS vs BH 31 Dec 2025	121/10 (19.4)	125/3 (14.1)	246
AS vs SYT 06 Jan 2026	165/8 (20)	159/7 (20)	324
AS vs PS 11 Jan 2026	232/4 (20)	200/8 (20)	432
AS vs MR 17 Jan 2026	99/10 (16.5)	100/2 (11.5)	199

AS at Adelaide Oval

Won

Lost

Avg Score 20.5

Highest Score 115

Top Scorer

Matthew Short 1268 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Peter Siddle 41 wkts

MLS at Adelaide Oval

Won

Lost

Avg Score 18.2

Highest Score 74

Top Scorer

Marcus Stoinis 330 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Glenn Maxwell 6 wkts

Adelaide Strikers · Innings 1

Matthew Short

c Clint Hinchliffe b Clint Hinchliffe

33 (22)

5×4 · 1×6 · SR 150

Matt Renshaw

b Sam Rainbird

2 (4)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Ian Cockbain

st Joe Clarke b Clint Hinchliffe

17 (17)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Jonathan Wells

run out (Clint Hinchliffe)

73 (49)

6×4 · 1×6 · SR 148.98

Jake Weatherald

c Hilton Cartwright b Sam Rainbird

17 (23)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 73.91

Thomas Kelly

b Ahmed Daniyal

5 (4)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 125

Harry Nielsen (wk)

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Matthew Short	c Clint Hinchliffe b Clint Hinchliffe	33	22	5	1	150
Matt Renshaw	b Sam Rainbird	2	4	0	0	50
Ian Cockbain	st Joe Clarke b Clint Hinchliffe	17	17	1	0	100
Jonathan Wells	run out (Clint Hinchliffe)	73	49	6	1	148.98
Jake Weatherald	c Hilton Cartwright b Sam Rainbird	17	23	0	0	73.91
Thomas Kelly	b Ahmed Daniyal	5	4	1	0	125
Harry Nielsen (wk)	not out	1*	1	0	0	100

Total

155/6 (20 ov)

DNB Fawad Ahmed, Harry Conway, Henry Thornton, Peter Siddle (c)

FoW 1-22 (Matt Renshaw, 2.2 ov), 2-42 (Matthew Short, 5.4 ov), 3-69 (Ian Cockbain, 8.6 ov), 4-130 (Jake Weatherald, 17.4 ov), 5-145 (Thomas Kelly, 19.2 ov), 6-155 (Jonathan Wells, 19.6 ov)

Melbourne Stars · Bowling

Sam Rainbird

4-0-25-2 · Econ 6.25

2/25

wd 1 · nb 0

Ahmed Daniyal

4-0-37-1 · Econ 9.25

1/37

4 ov

Adam Zampa

4-0-35-0 · Econ 8.75

0/35

4 ov

Brody Couch

4-0-25-0 · Econ 6.25

0/25

4 ov

Clint Hinchliffe

3-0-21-2 · Econ 7

2/21

3 ov

Glenn Maxwell (c)

1-0-6-0 · Econ 6

0/6

1 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Sam Rainbird	4	25	2	6.25	1
Ahmed Daniyal	4	37	1	9.25	0
Adam Zampa	4	35	0	8.75	0
Brody Couch	4	25	0	6.25	0
Clint Hinchliffe	3	21	2	7	0
Glenn Maxwell (c)	1	6	0	6	0

Melbourne Stars · Innings 2

Joe Clarke (wk)

b Matthew Short

9 (11)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 81.82

Glenn Maxwell (c)

b Henry Thornton

16 (10)

0×4 · 2×6 · SR 160

Beau Webster

c Harry Nielsen b Henry Thornton

8 (11)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 72.73

Marcus Stoinis

c Matthew Short b Fawad Ahmed

1 (4)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

Hilton Cartwright

c Matthew Short b Henry Thornton

49 (35)

2×4 · 3×6 · SR 140

Joe Burns

b Peter Siddle

25 (26)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 96.15

Clint Hinchliffe

c Thomas Kelly b Harry Conway

15 (12)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 125

Sam Rainbird

b Henry Thornton

1 (4)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

Brody Couch

not out

4* (6)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 66.67

Adam Zampa

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Joe Clarke (wk)	b Matthew Short	9	11	0	0	81.82
Glenn Maxwell (c)	b Henry Thornton	16	10	0	2	160
Beau Webster	c Harry Nielsen b Henry Thornton	8	11	0	0	72.73
Marcus Stoinis	c Matthew Short b Fawad Ahmed	1	4	0	0	25
Hilton Cartwright	c Matthew Short b Henry Thornton	49	35	2	3	140
Joe Burns	b Peter Siddle	25	26	1	0	96.15
Clint Hinchliffe	c Thomas Kelly b Harry Conway	15	12	0	1	125
Sam Rainbird	b Henry Thornton	1	4	0	0	25
Brody Couch	not out	4*	6	0	0	66.67
Adam Zampa	not out	1*	1	0	0	100

Total

132/8 (20 ov)

DNB Ahmed Daniyal

FoW 1-21 (Glenn Maxwell, 2.2 ov), 2-32 (Joe Clarke, 4.5 ov), 3-33 (Marcus Stoinis, 5.3 ov), 4-37 (Beau Webster, 6.3 ov), 5-79 (Joe Burns, 13.6 ov), 6-121 (Clint Hinchliffe, 17.5 ov), 7-125 (Hilton Cartwright, 18.2 ov), 8-127 (Sam Rainbird, 18.6 ov)

Adelaide Strikers · Bowling

Matthew Short

4-0-23-1 · Econ 5.75

1/23

4 ov

Harry Conway

4-0-26-1 · Econ 6.5

1/26

wd 1 · nb 0

Henry Thornton

4-0-26-4 · Econ 6.5

4/26

4 ov

Peter Siddle (c)

4-0-22-1 · Econ 5.5

1/22

4 ov

Fawad Ahmed

4-0-33-1 · Econ 8.25

1/33

4 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Matthew Short	4	23	1	5.75	0
Harry Conway	4	26	1	6.5	1
Henry Thornton	4	26	4	6.5	0
Peter Siddle (c)	4	22	1	5.5	0
Fawad Ahmed	4	33	1	8.25	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	Henry Thornton AS	97.6
2	Matthew Short AS	94.9
3	Jonathan Wells AS	90.2
4	Clint Hinchliffe MLS	86.2
5	Hilton Cartwright MLS	73.3
6	Sam Rainbird MLS	69.8
7	Glenn Maxwell MLS	42.8
8	Peter Siddle AS	34.2
9	Harry Conway AS	28.9
10	Joe Burns MLS	28.9
11	Fawad Ahmed AS	25.6
12	Ahmed Daniyal MLS	23.3
13	Ian Cockbain AS	21.1
14	Brody Couch MLS	17.0
15	Jake Weatherald AS	16.1
16	Joe Clarke MLS	12.6
17	Beau Webster MLS	10.3
18	Adam Zampa MLS	9.7
19	Thomas Kelly AS	5.5
20	Matt Renshaw AS	1.6
21	Marcus Stoinis MLS	0.8
22	Harry Nielsen AS	0.4

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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