Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Scorecard · BBL 2026
Melbourne Stars · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) | b Joel Davies | 21 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 123.53 |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | b Benjamin Manenti | 23 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 100 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | c Babar Azam b Ben Dwarshuis | 33 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 94.29 |
| Campbell Kellaway | c Benjamin Manenti b Joel Davies | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Blake Macdonald | c Josh Philippe b Ben Dwarshuis | 33 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 150 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Babar Azam b Jack Edwards | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Hilton Cartwright | c Sam Curran b Jack Edwards | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mitchell Swepson | c Sam Curran b Jack Edwards | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Liam Hatcher | c Lachlan Shaw b Ben Dwarshuis | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Haris Rauf | c Josh Philippe b Ben Dwarshuis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | not out | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
Sydney Sixers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Manenti | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Edwards | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Joel Davies | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3.5 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3.71 | 0 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | lbw b Marcus Stoinis | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 82.35 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | lbw b Peter Siddle | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Josh Philippe (wk) | c Thomas Fraser Rogers b Haris Rauf | 35 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 140 |
| Sam Curran | c Haris Rauf b Marcus Stoinis | 17 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 80.95 |
| Jordan Silk | not out | 18* | 20 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Lachlan Shaw | not out | 24* | 14 | 2 | 1 | 171.43 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Hatcher | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Peter Siddle | 3.1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3.87 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Campbell Kellaway | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: result and key facts
Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) in BBL 2026 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 8 January 2026. Josh Philippe top-scored with 35 off 25 balls and Ben Dwarshuis took 4/13.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining).
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 8 January 2026, in BBL 2026.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars scored 128/10 in 19.5 overs. Sydney Sixers scored 129/4 in 17.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Marcus Stoinis was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Josh Philippe top-scored with 35 off 25 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Ben Dwarshuis took 4/13 in 3.5 overs.
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Melbourne Stars XI: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Marcus Stoinis (c), Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle. Sydney Sixers XI: Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Sam Curran, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Benjamin Manenti, Sean Abbott.