Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2023
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Joe Clarke
MLS
Catches (1+)
Matthew Kuhnemann
BH
Catches (1+)
Jimmy Peirson
BH
Catches (1+)
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
Catches (1+)
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
Runs (20+)
Usman Khawaja
BH
Fours (2+)
Patrick Dooley
HH
Wickets (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 20 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
BH at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Matt Renshaw
163 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mitchell Swepson
10 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Brisbane Heat
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke (wk) | b Michael Neser | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | c Josh Brown b Matt Renshaw | 26 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 113.04 |
| Hilton Cartwright | c Usman Khawaja b Spencer Johnson | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Beau Webster | c Marnus Labuschagne b Michael Neser | 36 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 105.88 |
| Nick Larkin | c Jimmy Peirson b Michael Neser | 58 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 161.11 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | c Spencer Johnson b Michael Neser | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Seymour | c Josh Brown b James Bazley | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 216.67 |
| Clint Hinchliffe | not out | 6* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
Brisbane Heat · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 4 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Spencer Johnson | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 4 | 0 |
| James Bazley | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Renshaw | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Brisbane Heat · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown | c Beau Webster b Liam Hatcher | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Usman Khawaja (c) | c Luke Wood b Liam Hatcher | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 175 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Clint Hinchliffe b Clint Hinchliffe | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Matt Renshaw | not out | 90* | 56 | 6 | 4 | 160.71 |
| Sam Hain | st Joe Clarke b Adam Zampa | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jimmy Peirson (wk) | c Clint Hinchliffe b Nathan Coulter-Nile | 22 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| James Bazley | c Thomas Fraser Rogers b Adam Zampa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Michael Neser | run out (Beau Webster) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Hatcher | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Clint Hinchliffe | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa (c) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 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 |
Matt Renshaw
BH
|
128.8 |
| 2 |
Michael Neser
BH
|
120.6 |
| 3 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
86.5 |
| 4 |
Liam Hatcher
MLS
|
66.3 |
| 5 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
49.5 |
| 6 |
Beau Webster
MLS
|
41.9 |
| 7 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
41.1 |
| 8 |
James Bazley
BH
|
39.2 |
| 9 |
Clint Hinchliffe
MLS
|
34.5 |
| 10 |
Usman Khawaja
BH
|
34.1 |
| 11 |
James Seymour
MLS
|
33.8 |
| 12 |
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
|
32.2 |
| 13 |
Jimmy Peirson
BH
|
31.5 |
| 14 |
Spencer Johnson
BH
|
27.1 |
| 15 |
Matthew Kuhnemann
BH
|
11.3 |
| 16 |
Mitchell Swepson
BH
|
10.3 |
| 17 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
9.2 |
| 18 |
Luke Wood
MLS
|
8.2 |
| 19 |
Marnus Labuschagne
BH
|
7.6 |
| 20 |
Sam Hain
BH
|
6.6 |
| 21 |
Josh Brown
BH
|
5.5 |
| 22 |
Joe Clarke
MLS
|
5.0 |
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 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) in BBL 2023 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 16 January 2023. Matt Renshaw top-scored with 90 off 56 balls and Michael Neser took 4/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Melbourne Stars XI: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Seymour, Clint Hinchliffe, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c). Brisbane Heat XI: Josh Brown, Usman Khawaja (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson (wk), James Bazley, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Brisbane Heat won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat played?
Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Monday 16 January 2023, in BBL 2023.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Melbourne Stars scored 159/7 in 20 overs. Brisbane Heat scored 160/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Matt Renshaw was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 129/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Matt Renshaw top-scored with 90 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat?
Michael Neser took 4/25 in 4 overs.