Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2017
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Based on 24 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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Mark Steketee
BH
Wickets (1+)
Mark Steketee
BH
Catches (1+)
Sean Abbott
SS
Catches (1+)
Moises Henriques
SS
Runs (20+)
Daniel Hughes
SS
Catches (1+)
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Moises Henriques
SS
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 24 H2H matches
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
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
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
1340 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
49 wkts
SS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
James Vince
312 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sean Abbott
16 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Sixers
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Quiney | c Daniel Hughes b Moises Henriques | 35 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 184.21 |
| Luke Wright | b Nathan Lyon | 62 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 131.91 |
| Kevin Pietersen | c Sean Abbott b Ben Dwarshuis | 39 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Evan Gulbis | st Brad Haddin b Nathan Lyon | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seb Gotch (wk) | c Brad Haddin b Ben Dwarshuis | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| David Hussey (c) | c Sean Abbott b Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Sam Harper | run out (Brad Haddin) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| Ben Hilfenhaus | c Nathan Lyon b Sean Abbott | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Scott Boland | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Michael Beer | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Bird | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Johan Botha | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Nathan Lyon | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hughes | lbw b Evan Gulbis | 34 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 103.03 |
| Michael Lumb | b Scott Boland | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Colin Munro | c Rob Quiney b Ben Hilfenhaus | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | b Liam Bowe | 20 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| Nic Maddinson | c Cameron Gannon b Scott Boland | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Brad Haddin (wk) | c Rob Quiney b Michael Beer | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Johan Botha | c Scott Boland b Scott Boland | 25 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 192.31 |
| Sean Abbott | not out | 33* | 17 | 3 | 2 | 194.12 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Beer | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Hilfenhaus | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 3 | 0 |
| Scott Boland | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 | 4 | 1 |
| Evan Gulbis | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Bowe | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 1 | 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 Dwarshuis
SS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Nathan Lyon
SS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Sean Abbott
SS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Luke Wright
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Scott Boland
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Rob Quiney
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Johan Botha
SS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Moises Henriques
SS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Evan Gulbis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Kevin Pietersen
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Ben Hilfenhaus
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Daniel Hughes
SS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Liam Bowe
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Michael Beer
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Nic Maddinson
SS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Brad Haddin
SS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Jackson Bird
SS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Michael Lumb
SS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
David Hussey
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Colin Munro
SS
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Seb Gotch
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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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: who played
Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) in BBL 2017 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 21 January 2017. Luke Wright top-scored with 62 off 47 balls and Ben Dwarshuis took 3/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars XI: Rob Quiney, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Evan Gulbis, Seb Gotch (wk), David Hussey (c), Sam Harper, Ben Hilfenhaus, Scott Boland, Michael Beer, Liam Bowe, Cameron Gannon. Sydney Sixers XI: Daniel Hughes, Michael Lumb, Colin Munro, Moises Henriques (c), Nic Maddinson, Brad Haddin (wk), Johan Botha, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon, Jackson Bird.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Saturday 21 January 2017, in BBL 2017.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars scored 156/8 in 20 overs. Sydney Sixers scored 160/7 in 19 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Ben Dwarshuis 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 Sydney Sixers?
Luke Wright top-scored with 62 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Ben Dwarshuis took 3/25 in 4 overs.