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
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SYT
W1 L7
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
Daniel Sams
SYT
Catches (1+)
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
Catches (1+)
Sam Billings
BH
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Swepson
BH
Catches (1+)
Joe Clarke
MR
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 H2H matches
Lavington Sports Oval
Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Based on the last 2 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2022). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYT vs HH 31 Dec 2022 | 228/6 (20) | 166/10 (17) | 394 |
| MLS vs SYT 23 Dec 2023 | 172/10 (20) | 176/5 (18.2) | 348 |
MLS at Lavington Sports Oval
Top Scorer
Beau Webster
59 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Beau Webster
4 wkts
SYT at Lavington Sports Oval
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
117 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) | st Cameron Bancroft b Chris Green | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | c Tanveer Sangha b Daniel Sams | 21 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Beau Webster | c Daniel Sams b Daniel Sams | 59 | 44 | 2 | 2 | 134.09 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | b Zaman Khan | 30 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Jason Sangha b Liam Hatcher | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Hilton Cartwright | b Zaman Khan | 22 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| Jonathan Merlo | c Alex Ross b Zaman Khan | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Liam Dawson | b Daniel Sams | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Usama Mir | c Chris Green b Daniel Sams | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Steketee | run out (Cameron Bancroft) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Green (c) | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 |
| Liam Hatcher | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Nathan McAndrew | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaman Khan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft (wk) | c Jonathan Merlo b Beau Webster | 30 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 150 |
| Alex Hales | b Beau Webster | 40 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 153.85 |
| Jason Sangha | c Liam Dawson b Beau Webster | 19 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 90.48 |
| Oliver Davies | c Haris Rauf b Beau Webster | 23 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 127.78 |
| Alex Ross | c Usama Mir b Liam Dawson | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.89 |
| Daniel Sams | not out | 22* | 13 | 1 | 1 | 169.23 |
| Nathan McAndrew | not out | 13* | 5 | 1 | 1 | 260 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 3.2 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 10.94 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Steketee | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 15.67 | 0 | 2 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 4 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7.25 | 1 | 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
|
195.7 |
| 2 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
122.0 |
| 3 |
Zaman Khan
SYT
|
84.5 |
| 4 |
Alex Hales
SYT
|
53.1 |
| 5 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
49.6 |
| 6 |
Cameron Bancroft
SYT
|
42.7 |
| 7 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
41.0 |
| 8 |
Alex Ross
SYT
|
40.5 |
| 9 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
35.6 |
| 10 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
34.9 |
| 11 |
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
|
32.9 |
| 12 |
Oliver Davies
SYT
|
29.3 |
| 13 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
23.0 |
| 14 |
Liam Dawson
MLS
|
22.2 |
| 15 |
Liam Hatcher
SYT
|
18.9 |
| 16 |
Jason Sangha
SYT
|
18.4 |
| 17 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
12.2 |
| 18 |
Usama Mir
MLS
|
8.7 |
| 19 |
Tanveer Sangha
SYT
|
7.2 |
| 20 |
Mark Steketee
MLS
|
5.5 |
| 21 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
5.3 |
| 22 |
Jonathan Merlo
MLS
|
1.5 |
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 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) in BBL 2023 at Lavington Sports Oval on 23 December 2023. Beau Webster top-scored with 59 off 44 balls and Beau Webster took 4/29.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Dawson, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Haris Rauf. Sydney Thunder XI: Cameron Bancroft (wk), Alex Hales, Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Green (c), Liam Hatcher, Zaman Khan, Tanveer Sangha.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sydney Thunder won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder was played at Lavington Sports Oval, Albury, New South Wales on Saturday 23 December 2023, in BBL 2023.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 172/10 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 176/5 in 18.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Beau Webster was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 196/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Beau Webster top-scored with 59 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Beau Webster took 4/29 in 4 overs.