Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2025
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Based on 24 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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Jordan Silk
SS
Catches (1+)
Josh Philippe
SS
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Sixes (1+)
Sam Harper
MLS
Catches (1+)
Moises Henriques
SS
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 24 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
SS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
James Vince
312 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sean Abbott
16 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Sixers
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | c James Vince b Sean Abbott | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Sam Harper (wk) | c Jordan Silk b Jack Edwards | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Beau Webster | c Moises Henriques b Sean Abbott | 48 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 117.07 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Sean Abbott b Hayden Kerr | 14 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | c Josh Philippe b Sean Abbott | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Glenn Maxwell | not out | 58* | 32 | 5 | 3 | 181.25 |
| Hilton Cartwright | not out | 2* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Sydney Sixers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Edwards | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Todd Murphy | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Hayden Kerr | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Philippe (wk) | b Mark Steketee | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| James Vince | c Glenn Maxwell b Marcus Stoinis | 53 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 120.45 |
| Kurtis Patterson | lbw b Usama Mir | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | c Glenn Maxwell b Marcus Stoinis | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Jordan Silk | b Peter Siddle | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Hayden Kerr | c Ben Duckett b Mark Steketee | 21 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 140 |
| Jack Edwards | c Usama Mir b Usama Mir | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | c Beau Webster b Peter Siddle | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sean Abbott | c Usama Mir b Mark Steketee | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Akeal Hosein | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Murphy | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Paris | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Steketee | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 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 |
Sean Abbott
SS
|
86.3 |
| 2 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
85.8 |
| 3 |
Mark Steketee
MLS
|
80.5 |
| 4 |
Hayden Kerr
SS
|
76.9 |
| 5 |
Usama Mir
MLS
|
72.1 |
| 6 |
James Vince
SS
|
58.3 |
| 7 |
Jack Edwards
SS
|
55.4 |
| 8 |
Beau Webster
MLS
|
53.8 |
| 9 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
53.3 |
| 10 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
45.6 |
| 11 |
Ben Duckett
MLS
|
34.6 |
| 12 |
Moises Henriques
SS
|
23.1 |
| 13 |
Kurtis Patterson
SS
|
22.7 |
| 14 |
Daniel Lawrence
MLS
|
19.3 |
| 15 |
Ben Dwarshuis
SS
|
11.3 |
| 16 |
Josh Philippe
SS
|
10.5 |
| 17 |
Akeal Hosein
SS
|
7.7 |
| 18 |
Joel Paris
MLS
|
4.8 |
| 19 |
Todd Murphy
SS
|
3.9 |
| 20 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
3.8 |
| 21 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
1.8 |
| 22 |
Jordan Silk
SS
|
0.6 |
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 Sixers: who played
Melbourne Stars won by 16 runs in BBL 2025 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 9 January 2025. Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 58 off 32 balls and Mark Steketee took 3/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars XI: Ben Duckett, Sam Harper (wk), Beau Webster, Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle. Sydney Sixers XI: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars won by 16 runs.
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Thursday 9 January 2025, in BBL 2025.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars scored 156/5 in 20 overs. Sydney Sixers scored 140/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Sean Abbott was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 86/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 58 off 32 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Mark Steketee took 3/14 in 3 overs.