What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Sydney Thunder scored 168/4 in 20 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 166/8 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Shane Watson 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?

Eoin Morgan top-scored with 71 off 50 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Shane Watson took 3/23 in 4 overs.

Where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?

The match was played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales.

Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Sydney Thunder XI: Aiden Blizzard, Andre Russell, Ben Rohrer, Chris Green, Eoin Morgan, Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu, Jay Lenton, Kurtis Patterson, Pat Cummins, Shane Watson. Melbourne Stars XI: Adam Zampa, Ben Hilfenhaus, David Hussey, Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, Marcus Stoinis, Michael Beer, Sam Harper, Scott Boland.

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Q: Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?

Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets (with 0 balls remaining).

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Result

Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

Statz MVP

Shane Watson

Leading Run Scorer Ben Dunk 364 runs · Leading Wicket Taker Sean Abbott 20 wkts · Standings →

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2016). 11 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

306.9

Avg 1st Inn

161.9

Avg 2nd Inn

145.0

Avg Sixes

10.3

Avg Fours

24.8

Bat 1st Win %

53%

Boundary %

52.4%

Seam Econ

8.33

Spin Econ

7.43

Avg PP 1st Inn

40.2

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

41.6

2.3 wkts · Overs 1-6

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

Won

Lost

Avg Score 16.1

Highest Score 130

Top Scorer

Alex Hales 559 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Daniel Sams 33 wkts

MLS at Sydney Showground Stadium

Won

Lost

Avg Score 16.2

Highest Score 67

Top Scorer

Kevin Pietersen 127 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Glenn Maxwell 3 wkts

Melbourne Stars · Innings 1

Glenn Maxwell

c Kurtis Patterson b Shane Watson

34 (22)

6×4 · 0×6 · SR 154.55

Luke Wright

c Fawad Ahmed b Fawad Ahmed

25 (12)

4×4 · 1×6 · SR 208.33

Kevin Pietersen

c Shane Watson b Shane Watson

60 (37)

7×4 · 2×6 · SR 162.16

David Hussey (c)

b Fawad Ahmed

15 (11)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 136.36

James Faulkner

b Chris Green

12 (15)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 80

Marcus Stoinis

not out

12* (12)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Sam Harper (wk)

b Chris Green

0 (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Adam Zampa

c Ben Rohrer b Shane Watson

2 (8)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

Ben Hilfenhaus

c Ben Rohrer b Pat Cummins

0 (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Scott Boland

not out

0* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Glenn Maxwell	c Kurtis Patterson b Shane Watson	34	22	6	0	154.55
Luke Wright	c Fawad Ahmed b Fawad Ahmed	25	12	4	1	208.33
Kevin Pietersen	c Shane Watson b Shane Watson	60	37	7	2	162.16
David Hussey (c)	b Fawad Ahmed	15	11	1	1	136.36
James Faulkner	b Chris Green	12	15	0	0	80
Marcus Stoinis	not out	12*	12	1	0	100
Sam Harper (wk)	b Chris Green	0	1	0	0	0
Adam Zampa	c Ben Rohrer b Shane Watson	2	8	0	0	25
Ben Hilfenhaus	c Ben Rohrer b Pat Cummins	0	1	0	0	0
Scott Boland	not out	0*	1	0	0	0

Total

166/8 (20 ov)

DNB Michael Beer

FoW 1-49 (Glenn Maxwell, 4.6 ov), 2-67 (Luke Wright, 6.4 ov), 3-91 (David Hussey, 10.2 ov), 4-147 (Kevin Pietersen, 15.2 ov), 5-158 (James Faulkner, 17.1 ov), 6-158 (Sam Harper, 17.2 ov), 7-161 (Adam Zampa, 18.6 ov), 8-163 (Ben Hilfenhaus, 19.2 ov)

Sydney Thunder · Bowling

Chris Green

4-0-26-2 · Econ 6.5

2/26

4 ov

Pat Cummins

4-0-38-1 · Econ 9.5

1/38

wd 1 · nb 0

Andre Russell

1-0-10-0 · Econ 10

0/10

1 ov

Gurinder Sandhu

3-0-37-0 · Econ 12.33

0/37

wd 1 · nb 0

Shane Watson (c)

4-0-23-3 · Econ 5.75

3/23

wd 2 · nb 0

Fawad Ahmed

4-0-30-2 · Econ 7.5

2/30

4 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Chris Green	4	26	2	6.5	0
Pat Cummins	4	38	1	9.5	1
Andre Russell	1	10	0	10	0
Gurinder Sandhu	3	37	0	12.33	1
Shane Watson (c)	4	23	3	5.75	2
Fawad Ahmed	4	30	2	7.5	0

Sydney Thunder · Innings 2

Kurtis Patterson

c Sam Harper b Scott Boland

28 (18)

4×4 · 1×6 · SR 155.56

Aiden Blizzard

b Ben Hilfenhaus

5 (11)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 45.45

Shane Watson (c)

c Sam Harper b Ben Hilfenhaus

3 (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Eoin Morgan

not out

71* (50)

5×4 · 3×6 · SR 142

Ben Rohrer

b Adam Zampa

20 (19)

3×4 · 0×6 · SR 105.26

Pat Cummins

not out

22* (20)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 110

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Kurtis Patterson	c Sam Harper b Scott Boland	28	18	4	1	155.56
Aiden Blizzard	b Ben Hilfenhaus	5	11	0	0	45.45
Shane Watson (c)	c Sam Harper b Ben Hilfenhaus	3	3	0	0	100
Eoin Morgan	not out	71*	50	5	3	142
Ben Rohrer	b Adam Zampa	20	19	3	0	105.26
Pat Cummins	not out	22*	20	1	1	110

Total

168/4 (20 ov)

DNB Andre Russell, Chris Green, Fawad Ahmed, Gurinder Sandhu, Jay Lenton (wk)

FoW 1-38 (Kurtis Patterson, 4.2 ov), 2-42 (Aiden Blizzard, 5.1 ov), 3-43 (Shane Watson, 5.4 ov), 4-83 (Ben Rohrer, 12.5 ov)

Melbourne Stars · Bowling

Michael Beer

3-0-21-0 · Econ 7

0/21

wd 1 · nb 0

Ben Hilfenhaus

4-0-39-2 · Econ 9.75

2/39

wd 4 · nb 0

Glenn Maxwell

1-0-15-0 · Econ 15

0/15

1 ov

Scott Boland

4-0-29-1 · Econ 7.25

1/29

wd 1 · nb 1

Adam Zampa

4-0-19-1 · Econ 4.75

1/19

wd 1 · nb 0

James Faulkner

3-0-25-0 · Econ 8.33

0/25

wd 1 · nb 0

Marcus Stoinis

1-0-10-0 · Econ 10

0/10

1 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd	Nb
Michael Beer	3	21	0	7	1	0
Ben Hilfenhaus	4	39	2	9.75	4	0
Glenn Maxwell	1	15	0	15	0	0
Scott Boland	4	29	1	7.25	1	1
Adam Zampa	4	19	1	4.75	1	0
James Faulkner	3	25	0	8.33	1	0
Marcus Stoinis	1	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	Shane Watson SYT	0.0
2	Eoin Morgan SYT	0.0
3	Kevin Pietersen MLS	0.0
4	Chris Green SYT	0.0
5	Fawad Ahmed SYT	0.0
6	Luke Wright MLS	0.0
7	Glenn Maxwell MLS	0.0
8	Adam Zampa MLS	0.0
9	Kurtis Patterson SYT	0.0
10	Pat Cummins SYT	0.0
11	Ben Hilfenhaus MLS	0.0
12	Scott Boland MLS	0.0
13	David Hussey MLS	0.0
14	Ben Rohrer SYT	0.0
15	James Faulkner MLS	0.0
16	Marcus Stoinis MLS	0.0
17	Michael Beer MLS	0.0
18	Aiden Blizzard SYT	0.0
19	Gurinder Sandhu SYT	0.0
20	Andre Russell SYT	0.0
21	Sam Harper 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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