Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunders Women — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WBBL 2025 • Sydney Thunders Women won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of WBBL 2025, Melbourne Stars Women took on Sydney Thunders Women on Dec 5, 2025, 12:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sydney Thunders Women won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 131 runs and 7 wickets fall between Melbourne Stars Women (60/6 in 10.0 overs) and Sydney Thunders Women (71/1 in 6.5 overs).
2. Melbourne Stars Women Innings Breakdown (60/6)
Batting in the first innings, Melbourne Stars Women finished on 60/6 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Melbourne Stars Women accumulated 32 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Stacs spearheaded the batting effort with 24 runs off 22 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 109.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Kate, who contributed 15 runs off 11 deliveries, while Kelcy added 13 (17b). With the ball in the first innings, Nancy led the bowling figures with 2/9 in 2.0 overs (economy 4.50), assisted by Luna (2/13 in 2.0 overs).
3. Sydney Thunders Women Chase & Second Innings Summary (71/1)
Pursuing a target of 61 runs for victory, Sydney Thunders Women recorded 71/1 in 6.5 overs at a scoring rate of 10.39 runs per over. Squillia anchored the chase for Sydney Thunders Women with 37 runs from 23 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 160.9), alongside Sam who chipped in with 33 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Miya delivered a key spell of 1/20 across 1.5 overs at an economy rate of 10.91, while Vanessa finished with 0/14 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Squillia and Sam (Sydney Thunders Women), who combined for 62 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with MINDY making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sam (Sydney Thunders Women) topped the match rankings with 136.0 total points, followed closely by Nancy (81.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sam.