Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2017
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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SYT
W7 L7
MLS
W4 L10
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Mark Steketee
BH
Wickets (1+)
Mark Steketee
BH
Catches (1+)
Nic Maddinson
SS
Catches (1+)
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Fours (2+)
Sam Billings
SS
Catches (1+)
Chris Green
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
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| 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 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Green | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Shane Watson (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| 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 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beer | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Hilfenhaus | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 4 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Boland | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 1 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 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 |
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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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars: who played
Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) in BBL 2017 at Sydney Showground Stadium on 4 January 2017. Eoin Morgan top-scored with 71 off 50 balls and Shane Watson took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: Kurtis Patterson, Aiden Blizzard, Shane Watson (c), Eoin Morgan, Ben Rohrer, Pat Cummins, Andre Russell, Jay Lenton (wk), Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu, Fawad Ahmed. Melbourne Stars XI: Glenn Maxwell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, David Hussey (c), James Faulkner, Marcus Stoinis, Sam Harper (wk), Adam Zampa, Ben Hilfenhaus, Scott Boland, Michael Beer.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets (with 0 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 Wednesday 4 January 2017, in BBL 2017.
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.