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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Scorecard · BBL 2018

Big Bash League
Result
Melbourne Stars
MLS
128/7
20 ov
Result
Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
Sydney Sixers
SS
129/2
15.1 ov
Nathan Lyon
Statz MVP
Nathan Lyon
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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
Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
2
Nic Maddinson

Nic Maddinson

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
3
Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
4
James Faulkner

James Faulkner

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
5
Daniel Hughes

Daniel Hughes

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
6
Evan Gulbis

Evan Gulbis

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
7
Sean Abbott

Sean Abbott

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
8
Jackson Coleman

Jackson Coleman

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
9
Carlos Brathwaite

Carlos Brathwaite

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
10
Joe Denly

Joe Denly

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
11
Peter Handscomb

Peter Handscomb

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
12
Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
13
Luke Wright

Luke Wright

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
14
Ben Dwarshuis

Ben Dwarshuis

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
15
Daniel Worrall

Daniel Worrall

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
16
Ben Dunk

Ben Dunk

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
17
John Hastings

John Hastings

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
18
Johan Botha

Johan Botha

Sydney Sixers SS
0.0
19
Daniel Fallins

Daniel Fallins

Melbourne Stars MLS
0.0
20
Moises Henriques

Moises Henriques

Sydney Sixers SS
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.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: result and key facts

Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) in BBL 2018 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 16 January 2018. Nic Maddinson top-scored with 62 off 31 balls and Nathan Lyon took 3/18.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?

Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets (with 29 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 Tuesday 16 January 2018, in BBL 2018.

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

Melbourne Stars scored 128/7 in 20 overs. Sydney Sixers scored 129/2 in 15.1 overs.

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

Nathan Lyon 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?

Nic Maddinson top-scored with 62 off 31 balls.

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

Nathan Lyon took 3/18 in 4 overs.

Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?

Melbourne Stars XI: Luke Wright, Ben Dunk, Kevin Pietersen, Glenn Maxwell, Peter Handscomb (wk), James Faulkner, Evan Gulbis, John Hastings (c), Jackson Coleman, Daniel Worrall, Daniel Fallins. Sydney Sixers XI: Joe Denly, Daniel Hughes, Nic Maddinson, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Carlos Brathwaite, Johan Botha (c), Peter Nevill (wk), Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Lyon.