Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Players & Playing XIs · BBL 2026
Melbourne Stars
128/10
19.5 ov
Sydney Sixers
129/4
17.1 ov
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). The match was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on 8 January 2026, in BBL 2026. Josh Philippe top-scored with 35 off 25 balls and Ben Dwarshuis took 4/13.
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. Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining). The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
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, a strike rate of 140.0. Marcus Stoinis made the next-highest score, 33 off 35 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers?
Ben Dwarshuis took 4/13 in 3.5 overs.