Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2025
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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MLS
W6 L4
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W2 L8
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Sam Harper
MLS
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
David Warner
SYT
Sixes (1+)
Campbell Kellaway
MLS
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
David Warner
SYT
Runs (20+)
Nic Maddinson
SYT
Runs (20+)
Nic Maddinson
SYT
Sixes (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
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Konstas | b Mitchell Swepson | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Matthew Gilkes | c Marcus Stoinis b Haris Rauf | 24 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 184.62 |
| David Warner (c) | c Campbell Kellaway b Marcus Stoinis | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 83.33 |
| Cameron Bancroft | lbw b Mitchell Swepson | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c Glenn Maxwell b Haris Rauf | 23 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 121.05 |
| Shadab Khan | c Hilton Cartwright b Peter Siddle | 25 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 104.17 |
| Daniel Sams | b Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Chris Green | c Thomas Fraser Rogers b Haris Rauf | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Tanveer Sangha | c Thomas Fraser Rogers b Tom Curran | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Reece Topley | not out | 5* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Ryan Hadley | c Sam Harper b Tom Curran | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke | c Matthew Gilkes b Chris Green | 60 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 162.16 |
| Sam Harper (wk) | not out | 29* | 27 | 2 | 0 | 107.41 |
| Glenn Maxwell | not out | 39* | 20 | 5 | 2 | 195 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hadley | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Reece Topley | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 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 |
Mitchell Swepson
MLS
|
79.1 |
| 2 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
78.3 |
| 3 |
Joe Clarke
MLS
|
75.3 |
| 4 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
73.9 |
| 5 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
61.3 |
| 6 |
Matthew Gilkes
SYT
|
51.6 |
| 7 |
Shadab Khan
SYT
|
48.5 |
| 8 |
Tom Curran
MLS
|
40.4 |
| 9 |
Sam Billings
SYT
|
37.2 |
| 10 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
34.7 |
| 11 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
32.3 |
| 12 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
27.1 |
| 13 |
David Warner
SYT
|
13.8 |
| 14 |
Cameron Bancroft
SYT
|
12.4 |
| 15 |
Sam Konstas
SYT
|
12.3 |
| 16 |
Reece Topley
SYT
|
10.8 |
| 17 |
Ryan Hadley
SYT
|
8.5 |
| 18 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
7.2 |
| 19 |
Tanveer Sangha
SYT
|
5.8 |
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
Melbourne Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining) in BBL 2025 at Manuka Oval on 28 December 2025. Joe Clarke top-scored with 60 off 37 balls and Haris Rauf took 3/29.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle. Sydney Thunder XI: Sam Konstas, Matthew Gilkes, David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (wk), Shadab Khan, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley, Ryan Hadley.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars won by 9 wickets (with 36 balls remaining).
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 Sunday 28 December 2025, in BBL 2025.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 132/1 in 14 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 128/10 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Mitchell Swepson was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 79/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Joe Clarke top-scored with 60 off 37 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Haris Rauf took 3/29 in 4 overs.