Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2026
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Sam Harper
MLS
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Xavier Bartlett
BH
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Hilton Cartwright
MLS
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Jimmy Peirson
BH
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Campbell Kellaway
MLS
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
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Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
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Marcus Stoinis
MLS
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The Gabba
Brisbane, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2020). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
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BH at The Gabba
Top Scorer
Max Bryant
618 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Xavier Bartlett
33 wkts
MLS at The Gabba
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
240 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Peter Siddle
3 wkts
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Brisbane Heat
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) | c Jack Wildermuth b Thomas Balkin | 37 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 160.87 |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | b Matt Renshaw | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | c Thomas Balkin b Xavier Bartlett | 43 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 122.86 |
| Campbell Kellaway | c Max Bryant b Thomas Balkin | 29 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 207.14 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Jimmy Peirson b Matthew Kuhnemann | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Hilton Cartwright | not out | 26* | 20 | 1 | 2 | 130 |
| Tom Curran | c Colin Munro b Ollie Patterson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Blake Macdonald | not out | 37* | 12 | 4 | 2 | 308.33 |
Brisbane Heat · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Ollie Patterson | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas Balkin | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Renshaw | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Brisbane Heat · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth | c Hilton Cartwright b Peter Siddle | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
| Colin Munro | c Sam Harper b Tom Curran | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Nathan McSweeney (c) | c Marcus Stoinis b Peter Siddle | 43 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 138.71 |
| Matt Renshaw | c Campbell Kellaway b Mitchell Swepson | 41 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 151.85 |
| Hugh Weibgen | c Sam Harper b Mitchell Swepson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Max Bryant | not out | 48* | 26 | 3 | 4 | 184.62 |
| Jimmy Peirson (wk) | c Tom Curran b Haris Rauf | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175 |
| Xavier Bartlett | not out | 21* | 9 | 2 | 1 | 233.33 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 3.4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 11.76 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 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 |
Matt Renshaw
BH
|
85.8 |
| 2 |
Blake Macdonald
MLS
|
83.0 |
| 3 |
Xavier Bartlett
BH
|
78.7 |
| 4 |
Max Bryant
BH
|
70.6 |
| 5 |
Thomas Balkin
BH
|
61.2 |
| 6 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
59.7 |
| 7 |
Campbell Kellaway
MLS
|
58.4 |
| 8 |
Matthew Kuhnemann
BH
|
54.7 |
| 9 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
49.7 |
| 10 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
46.4 |
| 11 |
Nathan McSweeney
BH
|
45.3 |
| 12 |
Mitchell Swepson
MLS
|
43.3 |
| 13 |
Jack Wildermuth
BH
|
30.7 |
| 14 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
30.2 |
| 15 |
Tom Curran
MLS
|
29.5 |
| 16 |
Jimmy Peirson
BH
|
28.6 |
| 17 |
Ollie Patterson
BH
|
26.1 |
| 18 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
17.3 |
| 19 |
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
|
15.9 |
| 20 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
13.5 |
| 21 |
Colin Munro
BH
|
2.9 |
| 22 |
Hugh Weibgen
BH
|
0.5 |
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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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars: who played
Brisbane Heat won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in BBL 2026 at The Gabba on 2 January 2026. Max Bryant top-scored with 48 off 26 balls and Mitchell Swepson took 2/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Brisbane Heat XI: Jack Wildermuth, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Ollie Patterson. Melbourne Stars XI: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Blake Macdonald, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle.
Who won Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Brisbane Heat won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars played?
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars was played at The Gabba, Brisbane on Friday 2 January 2026, in BBL 2026.
What were the final scores in Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Brisbane Heat scored 199/6 in 19.4 overs. Melbourne Stars scored 195/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Matt Renshaw 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 Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Max Bryant top-scored with 48 off 26 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?
Mitchell Swepson took 2/30 in 3 overs.