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

Melbourne Stars scored 153/8 in 19.3 overs. Adelaide Strikers scored 152/8 in 20 overs.

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

Ben Laughlin was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

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

Ben Dunk top-scored with 35 off 25 balls.

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

Scott Boland took 4/30 in 4 overs.

Where was Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers played?

The match was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria.

Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

Adelaide Strikers XI: Ben Dunk, Ben Laughlin, Brad Hodge, Ish Sodhi, Jake Weatherald, Jonathon Dean, Kelvin Smith, Kieron Pollard, Michael Neser, Tim Ludeman, Wes Agar. Melbourne Stars XI: Ben Hilfenhaus, David Hussey, Evan Gulbis, Kevin Pietersen, Liam Bowe, Luke Wright, Marcus Stoinis, Michael Beer, Peter Handscomb, Rob Quiney, Scott Boland.

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Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers - Melbourne Stars won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

Q: Who won Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?

Melbourne Stars won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).

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Result

Result

Melbourne Stars won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

Adelaide Strikers

152/8

20 ov

Statz MVP

Ben Laughlin

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

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria

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Melbourne Cricket Ground

Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.

Avg Total Runs

301.3

Avg 1st Inn

155.7

Avg 2nd Inn

145.6

Avg Sixes

8.4

Avg Fours

23.7

Bat 1st Win %

30%

Boundary %

48.1%

Seam Econ

8.15

Spin Econ

7.38

Avg PP 1st Inn

40.0

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Avg PP 2nd Inn

44.4

1.8 wkts · Overs 1-6

Recent Matches at This Venue

Match	1st Inn	2nd Inn	Total
AUS vs IND 31 Oct 2025	125/10 (18.4)	126/6 (13.2)	251
MLS vs HH 18 Dec 2025	158/9 (20)	159/2 (16)	317
MLS vs MR 04 Jan 2026	173/9 (20)	177/6 (19.5)	350
MLS vs SS 08 Jan 2026	128/10 (19.5)	129/4 (17.1)	257
MLS vs AS 13 Jan 2026	83/10 (19.3)	86/4 (15.1)	169

MLS at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Won

Lost

Avg Score 19.7

Highest Score 154

Top Scorer

Marcus Stoinis 1185 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Adam Zampa 45 wkts

AS at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Won

Lost

Avg Score 13.2

Highest Score 101

Top Scorer

Alex Carey 195 runs

Top Wicket-Taker

Peter Siddle 11 wkts

Adelaide Strikers · Innings 1

Jake Weatherald

c Ben Hilfenhaus b Scott Boland

11 (9)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 122.22

Ben Dunk

c David Hussey b Liam Bowe

35 (25)

5×4 · 0×6 · SR 140

Tim Ludeman (wk)

c Rob Quiney b Scott Boland

26 (24)

2×4 · 0×6 · SR 108.33

Brad Hodge (c)

b Scott Boland

17 (22)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 77.27

Kieron Pollard

c David Hussey b Ben Hilfenhaus

16 (13)

2×4 · 0×6 · SR 123.08

Jonathon Dean

c Marcus Stoinis b Scott Boland

23 (16)

3×4 · 1×6 · SR 143.75

Kelvin Smith

c Fielder b Ben Hilfenhaus

0 (3)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Ish Sodhi

not out

8* (4)

0×4 · 1×6 · SR 200

Michael Neser

run out (Peter Handscomb)

2 (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Wes Agar

not out

2* (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Jake Weatherald	c Ben Hilfenhaus b Scott Boland	11	9	0	0	122.22
Ben Dunk	c David Hussey b Liam Bowe	35	25	5	0	140
Tim Ludeman (wk)	c Rob Quiney b Scott Boland	26	24	2	0	108.33
Brad Hodge (c)	b Scott Boland	17	22	0	0	77.27
Kieron Pollard	c David Hussey b Ben Hilfenhaus	16	13	2	0	123.08
Jonathon Dean	c Marcus Stoinis b Scott Boland	23	16	3	1	143.75
Kelvin Smith	c Fielder b Ben Hilfenhaus	0	3	0	0	0
Ish Sodhi	not out	8*	4	0	1	200
Michael Neser	run out (Peter Handscomb)	2	2	0	0	100
Wes Agar	not out	2*	2	0	0	100

Total

152/8 (20 ov)

DNB Ben Laughlin

FoW 1-33 (Jake Weatherald, 3.2 ov), 2-60 (Ben Dunk, 6.6 ov), 3-95 (Brad Hodge, 13.1 ov), 4-97 (Tim Ludeman, 13.3 ov), 5-132 (Jonathon Dean, 17.5 ov), 6-138 (Kieron Pollard, 18.3 ov), 7-138 (Kelvin Smith, 18.4 ov), 8-143 (Michael Neser, 19.3 ov)

Melbourne Stars · Bowling

Michael Beer

4-0-30-0 · Econ 7.5

0/30

4 ov

Ben Hilfenhaus

3-0-21-2 · Econ 7

2/21

wd 2 · nb 0

Scott Boland

4-0-30-4 · Econ 7.5

4/30

wd 1 · nb 0

Marcus Stoinis

4-0-28-0 · Econ 7

0/28

wd 1 · nb 0

Liam Bowe

3-0-21-1 · Econ 7

1/21

wd 1 · nb 0

Evan Gulbis

2-0-15-0 · Econ 7.5

0/15

2 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Michael Beer	4	30	0	7.5	0
Ben Hilfenhaus	3	21	2	7	2
Scott Boland	4	30	4	7.5	1
Marcus Stoinis	4	28	0	7	1
Liam Bowe	3	21	1	7	1
Evan Gulbis	2	15	0	7.5	0

Melbourne Stars · Innings 2

Rob Quiney

c Ben Dunk b Ben Laughlin

31 (17)

6×4 · 0×6 · SR 182.35

Luke Wright

c Wes Agar b Ben Dunk

9 (12)

1×4 · 0×6 · SR 75

Kevin Pietersen

run out (Ish Sodhi)

32 (29)

3×4 · 0×6 · SR 110.34

Peter Handscomb (wk)

b Ish Sodhi

2 (4)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50

Marcus Stoinis

c Michael Neser b Michael Neser

1 (4)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25

David Hussey (c)

c Jake Weatherald b Ish Sodhi

15 (8)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 187.5

Evan Gulbis

b Ben Laughlin

22 (16)

1×4 · 1×6 · SR 137.5

Ben Hilfenhaus

not out

32* (24)

3×4 · 1×6 · SR 133.33

Scott Boland

b Ben Laughlin

0 (2)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0

Michael Beer

not out

1* (1)

0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100

Batter	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Rob Quiney	c Ben Dunk b Ben Laughlin	31	17	6	0	182.35
Luke Wright	c Wes Agar b Ben Dunk	9	12	1	0	75
Kevin Pietersen	run out (Ish Sodhi)	32	29	3	0	110.34
Peter Handscomb (wk)	b Ish Sodhi	2	4	0	0	50
Marcus Stoinis	c Michael Neser b Michael Neser	1	4	0	0	25
David Hussey (c)	c Jake Weatherald b Ish Sodhi	15	8	1	1	187.5
Evan Gulbis	b Ben Laughlin	22	16	1	1	137.5
Ben Hilfenhaus	not out	32*	24	3	1	133.33
Scott Boland	b Ben Laughlin	0	2	0	0	0
Michael Beer	not out	1*	1	0	0	100

Total

153/8 (19.3 ov)

DNB Liam Bowe

FoW 1-44 (Luke Wright, 4.3 ov), 2-52 (Rob Quiney, 5.4 ov), 3-59 (Peter Handscomb, 7.2 ov), 4-62 (Marcus Stoinis, 8.3 ov), 5-84 (David Hussey, 11.2 ov), 6-107 (Kevin Pietersen, 13.5 ov), 7-144 (Evan Gulbis, 18.2 ov), 8-150 (Scott Boland, 18.6 ov)

Adelaide Strikers · Bowling

Wes Agar

3-0-36-0 · Econ 12

0/36

wd 3 · nb 0

Ben Dunk

2-0-20-1 · Econ 10

1/20

2 ov

Kelvin Smith

1-0-7-0 · Econ 7

0/7

1 ov

Ben Laughlin

4-0-19-3 · Econ 4.75

3/19

4 ov

Michael Neser

3.3-0-25-1 · Econ 7.58

1/25

wd 1 · nb 0

Ish Sodhi

4-0-25-2 · Econ 6.25

2/25

4 ov

Kieron Pollard

2-0-17-0 · Econ 8.5

0/17

2 ov

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ	Wd
Wes Agar	3	36	0	12	3
Ben Dunk	2	20	1	10	0
Kelvin Smith	1	7	0	7	0
Ben Laughlin	4	19	3	4.75	0
Michael Neser	3.3	25	1	7.58	1
Ish Sodhi	4	25	2	6.25	0
Kieron Pollard	2	17	0	8.5	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	Ben Laughlin AS	0.0
2	Scott Boland MLS	0.0
3	Ben Hilfenhaus MLS	0.0
4	Ish Sodhi AS	0.0
5	Ben Dunk AS	0.0
6	Rob Quiney MLS	0.0
7	Evan Gulbis MLS	0.0
8	Jonathon Dean AS	0.0
9	David Hussey MLS	0.0
10	Kevin Pietersen MLS	0.0
11	Kieron Pollard AS	0.0
12	Tim Ludeman AS	0.0
13	Liam Bowe MLS	0.0
14	Michael Neser AS	0.0
15	Jake Weatherald AS	0.0
16	Brad Hodge AS	0.0
17	Marcus Stoinis MLS	0.0
18	Luke Wright MLS	0.0
19	Michael Beer MLS	0.0
20	Wes Agar AS	0.0
21	Kelvin Smith AS	0.0
22	Peter Handscomb 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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