Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2023
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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MLS
W4 L10
SYT
W7 L7
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Joe Clarke
MLS
Catches (1+)
Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
Catches (1+)
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
Catches (1+)
Wes Agar
AS
Catches (1+)
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
Runs (20+)
Oliver Davies
SYT
Catches (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
Catches (1+)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke (wk) | c Matthew Gilkes b Gurinder Sandhu | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Campbell Kellaway | c Alex Ross b Daniel Sams | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | c Chris Green b Usman Qadir | 35 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 97.22 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Joel Davies b Usman Qadir | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Hilton Cartwright | c Jason Sangha b Chris Green | 36 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Beau Webster | c Chris Green b Usman Qadir | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | c Jason Sangha b Chris Green | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wood | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nick Larkin | not out | 5* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurinder Sandhu | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Green (c) | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Usman Qadir | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Cutting | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sangha | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gilkes (wk) | c Joe Clarke b Beau Webster | 20 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 74.07 |
| David Warner | c Thomas Fraser Rogers b Luke Wood | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jason Sangha | st Joe Clarke b Adam Zampa | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Oliver Davies | c Luke Wood b Nathan Coulter-Nile | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Alex Ross | b Adam Zampa | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Daniel Sams | b Adam Zampa | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Ben Cutting | run out (Luke Wood) | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Chris Green (c) | not out | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Nathan McAndrew | not out | 12* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hatcher | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wood | 3.5 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 9.43 | 2 | 0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa (c) | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2.67 | 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 |
Beau Webster
MLS
|
93.8 |
| 2 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
76.0 |
| 3 |
Usman Qadir
SYT
|
75.1 |
| 4 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
71.4 |
| 5 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
69.8 |
| 6 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
43.3 |
| 7 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
41.6 |
| 8 |
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
|
41.0 |
| 9 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
32.3 |
| 10 |
Nathan Coulter-Nile
MLS
|
26.8 |
| 11 |
Ben Cutting
SYT
|
26.5 |
| 12 |
Campbell Kellaway
MLS
|
25.1 |
| 13 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
23.3 |
| 14 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
20.0 |
| 15 |
Luke Wood
MLS
|
19.8 |
| 16 |
Jason Sangha
SYT
|
19.6 |
| 17 |
Liam Hatcher
MLS
|
14.4 |
| 18 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
14.1 |
| 19 |
Oliver Davies
SYT
|
9.7 |
| 20 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
5.9 |
| 21 |
Joe Clarke
MLS
|
4.6 |
| 22 |
David Warner
SYT
|
1.4 |
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 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in BBL 2023 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 25 January 2023. Hilton Cartwright top-scored with 36 off 36 balls and Usman Qadir took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Joe Clarke (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Nick Larkin, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Liam Hatcher, Adam Zampa (c). Sydney Thunder XI: Matthew Gilkes (wk), David Warner, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Ben Cutting, Chris Green (c), Nathan McAndrew, Gurinder Sandhu, Usman Qadir.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sydney Thunder won by 3 wickets (with 7 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 Wednesday 25 January 2023, in BBL 2023.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 119/7 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 120/7 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Beau Webster was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 94/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Hilton Cartwright top-scored with 36 off 36 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Usman Qadir took 3/24 in 4 overs.