Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2026
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Based on 24 H2H matches (2013–2026)
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Josh Philippe
SS
Catches (1+)
Sam Harper
MLS
Catches (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
Catches (1+)
Babar Azam
SS
Catches (1+)
Joel Davies
SS
Catches (1+)
Campbell Kellaway
MLS
Catches (1+)
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Steven Smith
SS
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 24 H2H matches
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs IND 31 Oct 2025 | 125/10 (18.4) | 126/6 (13.2) | 251 |
| MLS vs HH 18 Dec 2025 | 158/9 (20) | 159/2 (16) | 317 |
| MLS vs MR 04 Jan 2026 | 173/9 (20) | 177/6 (19.5) | 350 |
| MLS vs SS 08 Jan 2026 | 128/10 (19.5) | 129/4 (17.1) | 257 |
| MLS vs AS 13 Jan 2026 | 83/10 (19.3) | 86/4 (15.1) | 169 |
MLS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Marcus Stoinis
1340 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
49 wkts
SS at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
James Vince
312 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sean Abbott
16 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Sixers
Playing XI in this match
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 |
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 |
Marcus Stoinis
MLS
|
108.8 |
| 2 |
Ben Dwarshuis
SS
|
103.1 |
| 3 |
Joel Davies
SS
|
95.7 |
| 4 |
Peter Siddle
MLS
|
62.7 |
| 5 |
Blake Macdonald
MLS
|
57.1 |
| 6 |
Jack Edwards
SS
|
56.5 |
| 7 |
Josh Philippe
SS
|
54.7 |
| 8 |
Lachlan Shaw
SS
|
50.0 |
| 9 |
Benjamin Manenti
SS
|
38.8 |
| 10 |
Sam Harper
MLS
|
35.8 |
| 11 |
Haris Rauf
MLS
|
29.1 |
| 12 |
Thomas Fraser Rogers
MLS
|
28.8 |
| 13 |
Moises Henriques
SS
|
26.0 |
| 14 |
Sam Curran
SS
|
21.4 |
| 15 |
Jordan Silk
SS
|
20.1 |
| 16 |
Babar Azam
SS
|
15.3 |
| 17 |
Mitchell Swepson
MLS
|
10.7 |
| 18 |
Liam Hatcher
MLS
|
7.7 |
| 19 |
Sean Abbott
SS
|
6.7 |
| 20 |
Campbell Kellaway
MLS
|
5.0 |
| 21 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
3.4 |
| 22 |
Hilton Cartwright
MLS
|
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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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers: who played
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 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.
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.