Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2025
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Josh Philippe
SS
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Sam Harper
MLS
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Hilton Cartwright
MLS
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Babar Azam
SS
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Joel Davies
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Campbell Kellaway
MLS
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
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Steven Smith
SS
Runs (20+)
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Sydney Cricket Ground
Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Top Scorer
Moises Henriques
1228 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sean Abbott
91 wkts
MLS at Sydney Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Glenn Maxwell
244 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Glenn Maxwell
8 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
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Sydney Sixers · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | c Glenn Maxwell b Tom Curran | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Daniel Hughes | c Campbell Kellaway b Tom Curran | 60 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Josh Philippe (wk) | c Glenn Maxwell b Marcus Stoinis | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | c Mitchell Swepson b Peter Siddle | 18 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 94.74 |
| Jordan Silk | c Tom Curran b Peter Siddle | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Jack Edwards | c Peter Siddle b Tom Curran | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | c Marcus Stoinis b Haris Rauf | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Joel Davies | c Glenn Maxwell b Peter Siddle | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Benjamin Manenti | run out (Sam Harper) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Sean Abbott | c Sam Harper b Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Kane Richardson | not out | 5* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke | b Sean Abbott | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Harper (wk) | not out | 110* | 60 | 12 | 6 | 183.33 |
| Campbell Kellaway | c Babar Azam b Joel Davies | 14 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Jonathan Merlo | c Sean Abbott b Joel Davies | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Tom Curran | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Sydney Sixers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | 3.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 9.09 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Edwards | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Kane Richardson | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 20.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Joel Davies | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Manenti | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 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 Harper
MLS
|
127.2 |
| 2 |
Joel Davies
SS
|
126.1 |
| 3 |
Tom Curran
MLS
|
84.4 |
| 4 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
81.1 |
| 5 |
Daniel Hughes
SS
|
79.2 |
| 6 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
51.1 |
| 7 |
Jack Edwards
SS
|
33.5 |
| 8 |
Sean Abbott
SS
|
27.0 |
| 9 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
21.2 |
| 10 |
Moises Henriques
SS
|
21.2 |
| 11 |
Ben Dwarshuis
SS
|
18.7 |
| 12 |
Jordan Silk
SS
|
16.0 |
| 13 |
Campbell Kellaway
MLS
|
14.0 |
| 14 |
Jonathan Merlo
MLS
|
13.4 |
| 15 |
Josh Philippe
SS
|
12.6 |
| 16 |
Kane Richardson
SS
|
10.9 |
| 17 |
Benjamin Manenti
SS
|
8.6 |
| 18 |
Mitchell Swepson
MLS
|
8.0 |
| 19 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
5.8 |
| 20 |
Babar Azam
SS
|
2.1 |
| 21 |
Joe Clarke
MLS
|
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 Sixers vs Melbourne Stars: who played
Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) in BBL 2025 at Sydney Cricket Ground on 26 December 2025. Sam Harper top-scored with 110 off 60 balls and Peter Siddle took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Sixers XI: Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Benjamin Manenti, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson. Melbourne Stars XI: Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Tom Curran, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle.
Who won Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining).
When and where was Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars played?
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars was played at Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales on Friday 26 December 2025, in BBL 2025.
What were the final scores in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Sydney Sixers scored 144/10 in 20 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 145/3 in 17.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Sam Harper was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 127/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Sam Harper top-scored with 110 off 60 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Peter Siddle took 3/23 in 4 overs.