Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2018
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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W2 L8
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W4 L6
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Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Swepson
BH
Catches (1+)
Nic Maddinson
SS
Sixes (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Peter Siddle
AS
Catches (1+)
Nic Maddinson
SS
Catches (1+)
Sam Billings
SS
Runs (20+)
Sam Billings
SS
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 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
SYT at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Usman Khawaja
302 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gurinder Sandhu
6 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Handscomb (wk) | c Mitchell McClenaghan b Mitchell McClenaghan | 57 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 129.55 |
| Ben Dunk | c Chris Green b Shane Watson | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 |
| Kevin Pietersen | c Jay Lenton b Chris Green | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Glenn Maxwell | b Fawad Ahmed | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Seb Gotch | c Usman Khawaja b Gurinder Sandhu | 31 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 124 |
| James Faulkner | b Chris Green | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| John Hastings (c) | not out | 9* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Evan Gulbis | not out | 13* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 162.5 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell McClenaghan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Shane Watson (c) | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | c Kevin Pietersen b Liam Bowe | 44 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 169.23 |
| James Vince | st Peter Handscomb b Liam Bowe | 40 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 137.93 |
| Shane Watson (c) | not out | 49* | 28 | 5 | 2 | 175 |
| Chris Green | c Ben Dunk b John Hastings | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.77 |
| Ben Rohrer | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Worrall | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Jackson Coleman | 2.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 10.48 | 1 | 0 |
| James Faulkner | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| John Hastings (c) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Bowe | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Gulbis | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 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 |
Shane Watson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Liam Bowe
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Usman Khawaja
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Peter Handscomb
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
James Vince
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
John Hastings
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Seb Gotch
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Mitchell McClenaghan
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Evan Gulbis
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Fawad Ahmed
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Ben Dunk
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Kevin Pietersen
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
James Faulkner
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Daniel Worrall
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Jackson Coleman
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Ben Rohrer
SYT
|
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 Thunder: who played
Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining) in BBL 2018 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 20 January 2018. Peter Handscomb top-scored with 57 off 44 balls and Chris Green took 2/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Peter Handscomb (wk), Ben Dunk, Kevin Pietersen, Glenn Maxwell, Seb Gotch, James Faulkner, John Hastings (c), Evan Gulbis, Jackson Coleman, Daniel Worrall, Liam Bowe. Sydney Thunder XI: Usman Khawaja, James Vince, Shane Watson (c), Chris Green, Ben Rohrer, Callum Ferguson, Arjun Nair, Jay Lenton (wk), Mitchell McClenaghan, Gurinder Sandhu, Fawad Ahmed.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Saturday 20 January 2018, in BBL 2018.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 147/6 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 149/3 in 16.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Shane Watson 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 Thunder?
Peter Handscomb top-scored with 57 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Chris Green took 2/27 in 4 overs.