Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2018
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Mitchell Swepson
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Jordan Silk
SS
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Glenn Maxwell
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Moises Henriques
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Marcus Stoinis
MLS
Runs (20+)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wright | c Ben Dwarshuis b Sean Abbott | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Ben Dunk | c Peter Nevill b Nathan Lyon | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Kevin Pietersen | c Sean Abbott b Nathan Lyon | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Peter Handscomb (wk) | c Jordan Silk b Nathan Lyon | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Peter Nevill b Sean Abbott | 28 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 175 |
| James Faulkner | c Sean Abbott b Carlos Brathwaite | 28 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Evan Gulbis | run out (Carlos Brathwaite) | 24 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 96 |
| John Hastings (c) | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Johan Botha (c) | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Lyon | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Denly | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Denly | c Glenn Maxwell b James Faulkner | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Daniel Hughes | not out | 49* | 46 | 6 | 0 | 106.52 |
| Nic Maddinson | c Ben Dunk b Jackson Coleman | 62 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 200 |
| Moises Henriques | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Worrall | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Coleman | 2.1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 6.67 | 2 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| John Hastings (c) | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Fallins | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan Gulbis | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 | 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 |
Nathan Lyon
SS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Nic Maddinson
SS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
James Faulkner
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Daniel Hughes
SS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Evan Gulbis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Sean Abbott
SS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Jackson Coleman
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Carlos Brathwaite
SS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Joe Denly
SS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Peter Handscomb
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Kevin Pietersen
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Luke Wright
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Ben Dwarshuis
SS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Daniel Worrall
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Ben Dunk
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
John Hastings
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Johan Botha
SS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Daniel Fallins
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Moises Henriques
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.
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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: who played
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.