Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder - Players & Playing XI · BBL 2019
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2014–2025)
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Glenn Maxwell
MLS
Catches (1+)
Tom Curran
SS
Wickets (1+)
Hilton Cartwright
PS
Catches (1+)
Sam Harper
MR
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Nic Maddinson
MLS
Catches (1+)
Cameron Bancroft
PS
Runs (20+)
Mitchell Swepson
BH
Catches (1+)
Chris Green
SYT
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 21 H2H matches
Carrara Oval
Carrara, Queensland, Australia
Based on the last 17 T20 matches at this venue (since Dec 2018). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs WI 05 Oct 2022 | 145/9 (20) | 146/7 (19.5) | 291 |
| BH vs SYT 29 Dec 2022 | 182/6 (20) | 171/9 (20) | 353 |
| BH vs SS 19 Jan 2024 | 152/8 (20) | 113/10 (17.5) | 265 |
| BH vs AS 22 Jan 2024 | 214/7 (20) | 160/10 (19.5) | 374 |
| AUS vs IND 06 Nov 2025 | 167/8 (20) | 119/10 (18.2) | 286 |
MLS at Carrara Oval
Top Scorer
Glenn Maxwell
238 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Zampa
9 wkts
SYT at Carrara Oval
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
80 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Nathan McAndrew
7 wkts
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Melbourne Stars
Playing XI in this match
Sydney Thunder
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Sydney Thunder · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Evan Gulbis b Scott Boland | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Shane Watson (c) | c Ben Dunk b Adam Zampa | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Callum Ferguson | c Nick Larkin b Scott Boland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | c Glenn Maxwell b Marcus Stoinis | 26 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Jason Sangha | c Seb Gotch b Liam Plunkett | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Daniel Sams | c Adam Zampa b Marcus Stoinis | 42 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 168 |
| Chris Green | c Seb Gotch b Dwayne Bravo | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | not out | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Jonathan Cook | run out (Ben Dunk) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Rainbird | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Boland | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Beer | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Plunkett | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dunk | c Joe Root b Daniel Sams | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 130 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Gurinder Sandhu b Fawad Ahmed | 34 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 154.55 |
| Nick Larkin | not out | 41* | 41 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Glenn Maxwell (c) | not out | 41* | 31 | 1 | 2 | 132.26 |
Sydney Thunder · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rainbird | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Gurinder Sandhu | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 3.2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Cook | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Green | 3 | 0 | 18 | 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
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Daniel Sams
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Scott Boland
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Glenn Maxwell
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Fawad Ahmed
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Dwayne Bravo
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Nick Larkin
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Chris Green
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Joe Root
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Adam Zampa
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Jos Buttler
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Ben Dunk
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Shane Watson
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Liam Plunkett
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Gurinder Sandhu
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Jason Sangha
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Michael Beer
MLS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Sam Rainbird
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Jonathan Cook
SYT
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Callum Ferguson
SYT
|
0.0 |
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 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) in BBL 2019 at Carrara Oval on 5 January 2019. Daniel Sams top-scored with 42 off 25 balls and Scott Boland took 2/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars XI: Ben Dunk, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Seb Gotch (wk), Dwayne Bravo, Evan Gulbis, Scott Boland, Adam Zampa, Michael Beer, Liam Plunkett. Sydney Thunder XI: Jos Buttler (wk), Shane Watson (c), Callum Ferguson, Joe Root, Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Gurinder Sandhu, Jonathan Cook, Sam Rainbird, Fawad Ahmed.
Who won Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining).
When and where was Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder played?
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder was played at Carrara Oval, Carrara, Queensland on Saturday 5 January 2019, in BBL 2019.
What were the final scores in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Melbourne Stars scored 137/2 in 17.2 overs. Sydney Thunder scored 135/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Marcus Stoinis was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Daniel Sams top-scored with 42 off 25 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?
Scott Boland took 2/28 in 4 overs.