Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2018
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Mitchell Swepson
BH
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
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AS
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Hilton Cartwright
PS
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Michael Neser
AS
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Marcus Stoinis
MLS
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Brisbane Cricket Ground
Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Based on the last 28 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2013). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH vs SS 02 Jan 2021 | 165/8 (20) | 171/6 (18.5) | 336 |
| BH vs AS 29 Jan 2021 | 130/7 (20) | 131/4 (18.5) | 261 |
| BH vs SS 01 Jan 2023 | 224/5 (20) | 209/10 (20) | 433 |
| BH vs PS 10 Jan 2024 | 191/6 (20) | 168/9 (20) | 359 |
| AUS vs IND 08 Nov 2025 | 52/0 (4.5) | 52/? (-) | 104 |
MLS at Brisbane Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
195 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Marcus Stoinis
3 wkts
BH at Brisbane Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Chris Lynn
800 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mark Steketee
31 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
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Brisbane Heat
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dunk (wk) | lbw b Yasir Shah | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Luke Wright | st Jimmy Peirson b Mitchell Swepson | 19 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 90.48 |
| Kevin Pietersen | c Brendan Doggett b Mitchell Swepson | 30 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 120 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Brendan Doggett b Mark Steketee | 50 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 128.21 |
| Marcus Stoinis | run out (Brendan Doggett) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Rob Quiney | c Mitchell Swepson b Mitchell Swepson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | not out | 20* | 20 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| John Hastings (c) | c Brendon McCullum b Ben Cutting | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | not out | 4* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
Brisbane Heat · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Shah | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Steketee | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Brendan Doggett | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Gannon | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Cutting | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Brisbane Heat · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn | not out | 63* | 46 | 7 | 3 | 136.96 |
| Brendon McCullum (c) | c Rob Quiney b Liam Bowe | 61 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 203.33 |
| Joe Burns | not out | 18* | 12 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Faulkner | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Beer | 2.4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| John Hastings (c) | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Bowe | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 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 |
Mitchell Swepson
BH
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Brendon McCullum
BH
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Chris Lynn
BH
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Yasir Shah
BH
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Kevin Pietersen
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
James Faulkner
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Joe Burns
BH
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Liam Bowe
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Mark Steketee
BH
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Luke Wright
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Ben Cutting
BH
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Brendan Doggett
BH
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
John Hastings
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Ben Dunk
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Michael Beer
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Cameron Gannon
BH
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Rob Quiney
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 Brisbane Heat: who played
Brisbane Heat won by 9 wickets (with 32 balls remaining) in BBL 2018 at Brisbane Cricket Ground on 2 January 2018. Chris Lynn top-scored with 63 off 46 balls and Mitchell Swepson took 3/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Melbourne Stars XI: Ben Dunk (wk), Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Rob Quiney, James Faulkner, John Hastings (c), Adam Zampa, Liam Bowe, Michael Beer. Brisbane Heat XI: Chris Lynn, Brendon McCullum (c), Joe Burns, Alex Ross, Ben Cutting, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Cameron Gannon, Brendan Doggett, Yasir Shah, Mitchell Swepson, Mark Steketee.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Brisbane Heat won by 9 wickets (with 32 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat played?
Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat was played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland on Tuesday 2 January 2018, in BBL 2018.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Melbourne Stars scored 141/7 in 20 overs. Brisbane Heat scored 144/1 in 14.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Mitchell Swepson 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 Brisbane Heat?
Chris Lynn top-scored with 63 off 46 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Mitchell Swepson took 3/14 in 4 overs.