Series #1765452373882
28/12/2025 - 07:12 AM
ME

Melbourne Stars Men

125/1020.0 Overs
VS
SY

Sydney Thunders Men

128/114.0 Overs

Melbourne Stars Men won the match by 9 wicket.

Man of the MatchJason

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Sydney Thunders Men Inning

125/1020.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
Nat
b David11150073.3
B
Billy
c Bryson b Cannonball241312184.6
S
SpongeBob
c Boris b Bryson10120183.3
P
Patrick
lbw David10131076.9
H
Harold
c Bernard b Cannonball231921121.1
S
Stanley
c Tony b Mark252420104.2
G
Goldfish
b Bryson3300100.0
K
Kevin
c Craig b Cannonball121110109.1
T
Tom
c Craig b Mike130033.3
S
StranglerStriker
not out5500100.0
D
Don
c JP b Mike120050.0
F
Fred
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total125/10 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Bernard
1.0011011.00
M
Mike
4.002225.50
M
Mark
4.002215.50
C
Cannonball
4.002937.25
B
Bryson
3.002327.67
D
David
4.001824.50
Fielding Highlights
Bryson
1 C
BORIS
1 C
Bernard
1 C
TONY
1 C
CRAIG
2 C
JP
1 C

Partnerships

Nat & Billy
Nat 8 · Billy 24
32 (23b)
SpongeBob & Nat
SpongeBob 2 · Nat 3
5 (8b)
Patrick & SpongeBob
Patrick 8 · SpongeBob 8
16 (19b)
Harold & Patrick
Harold 6 · Patrick 2
8 (9b)
Stanley & Harold
Stanley 10 · Harold 17
27 (25b)
Kevin & Stanley
Kevin 3 · Stanley 6
9 (11b)
Stanley & Goldfish
Stanley 9 · Goldfish 3
12 (9b)
Don & Strangler
Don 1 · Strangler 3
4 (4b)
Tom & Kevin
Tom 1 · Kevin 9
10 (8b)
Strangler & Tom
Strangler 2 · Tom 0
2 (4b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Mike
2 Wkt5 Runs
1
W
1
2
1
W
Over 19Cannonball
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
2
4
W
0
1
Over 18Mark
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
W
0
1
2
1
Over 17David
4 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
0
Over 16Bryson
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
2
W
1
0
4
Over 15Mark
9 Runs
4
1
1
2
0
1
Over 14Cannonball
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
6
1
0
1
W
Over 13Mark
3 Runs
1
0
0
1
1
0
Over 12Cannonball
9 Runs
2
1
4
2
0
0
Over 11Mike
5 Runs
0
0
1
2
1
1
Over 10David
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
1
1
1
W
1
Over 9Bryson
1 Wkt10 Runs
6
W
0
0
0
4
Over 8David
6 Runs
4
0
1
0
0
1
Over 7Mike
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
Over 6David
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
1
0
1
0
1
Over 5Bryson
5 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
1
Over 4Cannonball
1 Wkt4 Runs
2
1
1
0
W
0
Over 3Mark
6 Runs
0
0
0
1
4
1
Over 2Mike
11 Runs
1
6
1
1
0
2
Over 1Bernard
11 Runs
2
1
1
1
6
0

Melbourne Stars Men Inning

128/114.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
Jason
c Billy b Kevin603781162.2
J
JPStriker
not out292720107.4
B
Bernard
not out392052195.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total128/1 (14.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
D
Don
2.0023011.50
S
Strangler
2.001507.50
G
Goldfish
2.0031015.50
S
Stanley
4.002406.00
K
Kevin
2.00814.00
T
Tom
2.0027013.50
Fielding Highlights
Billy
1 C

Partnerships

Bernard & JP
Bernard 39 · JP 6
45 (26b)
Jason & JP
Jason 60 · JP 23
83 (58b)
Match Timeline14 Overs
Over 14Tom
16 Runs
1
1
4
4
0
6
Over 13Stanley
9 Runs
0
4
0
4
1
0
Over 12Strangler
8 Runs
4
0
0
2
1
1
Over 11Goldfish
11 Runs
1
1
6
1
1
1
Over 10Kevin
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
0
1
W
0
1
Over 9Stanley
7 Runs
0
2
0
4
0
1
Over 8Tom
11 Runs
1
1
3
1
1
4
Over 7Stanley
4 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
2
Over 6Kevin
5 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
1
Over 5Stanley
4 Runs
0
1
0
0
2
1
Over 4Goldfish
20 Runs
4
1
1
4
4
6
Over 3Don
14 Runs
1
1
4
4
0
4
Over 2Strangler
7 Runs
2
0
0
4
0
1
Over 1Don
9 Runs
2
4
1
1
0
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Melbourne Stars Men vs Sydney Thunders Men — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

BBL 2025/26 • Melbourne Stars Men won the match by 9 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 253 runs & 11 wickets
Sydney Thunders Men Top Batter: Stanley — 25 (24b, 2x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Cannonball — 3/29 (4.0 ov)
Melbourne Stars Men Top Batter: Jason — 60 (37b, 8x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Kevin — 1/8 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Jason & JP — 83 runs (58b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Cannonball (Melbourne Stars Men) — 117.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of BBL 2025/26, Melbourne Stars Men took on Sydney Thunders Men on Dec 27, 2025, 11:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Melbourne Stars Men won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 253 runs and 11 wickets fall between Sydney Thunders Men (125/10 in 20.0 overs) and Melbourne Stars Men (128/1 in 14.0 overs).

2. Sydney Thunders Men Innings Breakdown (125/10)

Batting in the first innings, Sydney Thunders Men finished on 125/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sydney Thunders Men accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Stanley spearheaded the batting effort with 25 runs off 24 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 104.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Billy, who contributed 24 runs off 13 deliveries, while Harold added 23 (19b). With the ball in the first innings, Cannonball led the bowling figures with 3/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by David (2/18 in 4.0 overs).

3. Melbourne Stars Men Chase & Second Innings Summary (128/1)

Pursuing a target of 126 runs for victory, Melbourne Stars Men recorded 128/1 in 14.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.14 runs per over. Jason anchored the chase for Melbourne Stars Men with 60 runs from 37 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 162.2), alongside Bernard who chipped in with 39 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Kevin delivered a key spell of 1/8 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Stanley finished with 0/24 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jason and JP (Melbourne Stars Men), who combined for 83 runs off 58 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with CRAIG 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—Cannonball (Melbourne Stars Men) topped the match rankings with 117.0 total points, followed closely by Jason (99.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jason.