Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2024
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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Tom Andrews
SYT
Wickets (1+)
David Warner
SYT
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Sam Billings
SYT
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Sixes (1+)
Sam Harper
MLS
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 H2H matches
Manuka Oval
Manuka, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Based on the last 29 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2015). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYT vs AS 17 Dec 2024 | 182/8 (20) | 183/8 (19.4) | 365 |
| MLS vs SYT 28 Dec 2024 | 182/8 (20) | 164/8 (20) | 346 |
| AUS vs IND 29 Oct 2025 | 97/1 (9.4) | 97/? (-) | 194 |
| SYT vs BH 22 Dec 2025 | 193/4 (20) | 159/6 (20) | 352 |
| MLS vs SYT 28 Dec 2025 | 128/10 (20) | 132/1 (14) | 260 |
MLS at Manuka Oval
Top Scorer
Glenn Maxwell
153 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
9 wkts
SYT at Manuka Oval
Top Scorer
Callum Ferguson
318 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
23 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder
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Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Bancroft | b Usama Mir | 21 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 131.25 |
| David Warner (c) | b Beau Webster | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Jason Sangha | c Glenn Maxwell b Peter Siddle | 33 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Oliver Davies | c Usama Mir b Usama Mir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | b Peter Siddle | 72 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 184.62 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Sam Harper b Joel Paris | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Chris Green | c Hilton Cartwright b Beau Webster | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Daniel Sams | b Beau Webster | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 200 |
| Tom Andrews | not out | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Lockie Ferguson | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Paris | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Brody Couch | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 4 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) | c David Warner b Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Ben Duckett | c Sam Billings b Daniel Sams | 67 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 136.73 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | c Lockie Ferguson b Chris Green | 22 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Wes Agar b Jason Sangha | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Hilton Cartwright | b Tom Andrews | 17 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 141.67 |
| Beau Webster | c Sam Billings b Wes Agar | 20 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| Jonathan Merlo | c Sam Billings b Wes Agar | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Usama Mir | c Sam Billings b Wes Agar | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Joel Paris | not out | 5* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| Brody Couch | not out | 8* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Wes Agar | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Andrews | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sangha | 0.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Oliver Davies | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 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 |
Sam Billings
SYT
|
96.7 |
| 2 |
Beau Webster
MLS
|
81.6 |
| 3 |
Wes Agar
SYT
|
72.8 |
| 4 |
Ben Duckett
MLS
|
69.0 |
| 5 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
64.6 |
| 6 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
57.6 |
| 7 |
Usama Mir
MLS
|
56.1 |
| 8 |
Lockie Ferguson
SYT
|
40.2 |
| 9 |
Joel Paris
MLS
|
37.7 |
| 10 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
35.0 |
| 11 |
Jason Sangha
SYT
|
33.7 |
| 12 |
Tom Andrews
SYT
|
32.6 |
| 13 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
31.0 |
| 14 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
29.7 |
| 15 |
Cameron Bancroft
SYT
|
27.9 |
| 16 |
David Warner
SYT
|
25.1 |
| 17 |
Brody Couch
MLS
|
18.8 |
| 18 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
9.9 |
| 19 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
3.6 |
| 20 |
Jonathan Merlo
MLS
|
2.3 |
| 21 |
Sherfane Rutherford
SYT
|
1.5 |
| 22 |
Oliver Davies
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 18 runs in BBL 2024 at Manuka Oval on 28 December 2024. Sam Billings top-scored with 72 off 39 balls and Wes Agar took 3/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Sam Harper (wk), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle. Sydney Thunder XI: Cameron Bancroft, David Warner (c), Jason Sangha, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Wes Agar.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sydney Thunder won by 18 runs.
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder was played at Manuka Oval, Manuka, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory on Saturday 28 December 2024, in BBL 2024.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 164/8 in 20 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 182/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sam Billings was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 97/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Sam Billings top-scored with 72 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Wes Agar took 3/25 in 4 overs.