Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2025
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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
Sydney Showground Stadium
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2017). 12 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYT vs MLS 22 Jan 2025 | 135/7 (19) | 114/10 (18) | 249 |
| SYT vs SS 20 Dec 2025 | 198/5 (20) | 151/10 (19.1) | 349 |
| SYT vs PS 30 Dec 2025 | 202/8 (20) | 131/10 (17.3) | 333 |
| SYT vs HH 03 Jan 2026 | 205/4 (20) | 207/4 (17.5) | 412 |
| SYT vs MR 12 Jan 2026 | 170/8 (20) | 140/6 (15.2) | 310 |
SYT at Sydney Showground Stadium
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
559 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Daniel Sams
41 wkts
MLS at Sydney Showground Stadium
Top Scorer
Kevin Pietersen
127 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Glenn Maxwell
3 wkts
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Sydney Thunder
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner (c) | c Marcus Stoinis b Tom Curran | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugh Weibgen | c Usama Mir b Usama Mir | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Matthew Gilkes | c Glenn Maxwell b Usama Mir | 28 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c Tom Curran b Doug Warren | 24 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 96 |
| Oliver Davies | c Peter Handscomb b Tom Curran | 36 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 102.86 |
| Chris Green | c Hilton Cartwright b Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| George Garton | c Thomas Fraser Rogers b Peter Siddle | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nathan McAndrew | not out | 9* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Tom Andrews | not out | 13* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 162.5 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Steketee | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Warren | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) | b Nathan McAndrew | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | c Tanveer Sangha b Nathan McAndrew | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Peter Handscomb | lbw b Tom Andrews | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | c George Garton b Chris Green | 15 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Tanveer Sangha b Tanveer Sangha | 28 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Hilton Cartwright | c George Garton b Nathan McAndrew | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Tom Curran | c Tom Andrews b Tanveer Sangha | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | lbw b Tom Andrews | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Mark Steketee | c David Warner b Nathan McAndrew | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 138.46 |
| Doug Warren | c David Warner b Nathan McAndrew | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Peter Siddle | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan McAndrew | 4 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wes Agar | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Andrews | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 | 2 | 0 |
| George Garton | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 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 |
Nathan McAndrew
SYT
|
162.2 |
| 2 |
Usama Mir
MLS
|
66.3 |
| 3 |
Tom Andrews
SYT
|
64.7 |
| 4 |
Tom Curran
MLS
|
57.4 |
| 5 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
56.0 |
| 6 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
50.2 |
| 7 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
40.3 |
| 8 |
Doug Warren
MLS
|
39.9 |
| 9 |
Mark Steketee
MLS
|
38.8 |
| 10 |
Tanveer Sangha
SYT
|
36.9 |
| 11 |
Oliver Davies
SYT
|
36.1 |
| 12 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
32.5 |
| 13 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
32.2 |
| 14 |
Sam Billings
SYT
|
25.4 |
| 15 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
17.2 |
| 16 |
Hugh Weibgen
SYT
|
16.6 |
| 17 |
Peter Handscomb
MLS
|
12.6 |
| 18 |
George Garton
SYT
|
10.1 |
| 19 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
9.1 |
| 20 |
Wes Agar
SYT
|
6.7 |
| 21 |
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
|
0.7 |
| 22 |
David Warner
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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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars: who played
Sydney Thunder won by 21 runs in BBL 2025 at Sydney Showground Stadium on 22 January 2025. Oliver Davies top-scored with 36 off 35 balls and Nathan McAndrew took 5/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder XI: David Warner (c), Hugh Weibgen, Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings (wk), Oliver Davies, George Garton, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Tanveer Sangha. Melbourne Stars XI: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle.
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder won by 21 runs.
When and where was Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars played?
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars was played at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales on Wednesday 22 January 2025, in BBL 2025.
What were the final scores in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Thunder scored 135/7 in 19 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 114/10 in 18 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Nathan McAndrew was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 162/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Oliver Davies top-scored with 36 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars?
Nathan McAndrew took 5/16 in 4 overs.