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26/12/2025 - 10:38 PM
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Adelaide Strikers

231/320.0 Overs
VS
ME

Melbourne Stars

232/319.5 Overs

Adelaide Strikers won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchMatt Short

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Melbourne Stars Inning

231/320.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
Joe Clarke
b Lloyd Pope17920188.9
S
Sam Harper
b Hassan Ali231400164.3
C
Campbell Kellaway
b Jamie Overton251221208.3
M
Marcus Stoinis
not out864760183.0
G
Glenn MaxwellStriker
not out803841210.5
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total231/3 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
H
Henry Thornton
4.0047011.75
M
Matt Short
4.0057014.25
J
Jamie Overton
4.0047111.75
H
Hassan Ali
4.003518.75
L
Lloyd Pope
4.0045111.25

Partnerships

Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis
Glenn Maxwell 80 · Marcus Stoinis 73
153 (76b)
Marcus Stoinis & Campbell Kellaway
Marcus Stoinis 13 · Campbell Kellaway 21
34 (19b)
Campbell Kellaway & Joe Clarke
Campbell Kellaway 4 · Joe Clarke 0
4 (3b)
Joe Clarke & Sam Harper
Joe Clarke 17 · Sam Harper 23
40 (22b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Hassan Ali
13 Runs
1
3
3
3
3
0
Over 19Lloyd Pope
13 Runs
3
2
4
0
1
3
Over 18Henry Thornton
15 Runs
3
1
3
1
3
4
Over 17Jamie Overton
19 Runs
3
4
1
6
1
4
Over 16Matt Short
17 Runs
4
2
1
3
4
3
Over 15Hassan Ali
8 Runs
1
1
0
2
3
1
Over 14Lloyd Pope
12 Runs
4
2
3
0
0
3
Over 13Jamie Overton
10 Runs
1
1
1
4
2
1
Over 12Henry Thornton
12 Runs
2
3
2
2
3
0
Over 11Matt Short
10 Runs
1
1
3
1
2
2
Over 10Lloyd Pope
11 Runs
2
0
1
1
4
3
Over 9Hassan Ali
6 Runs
2
2
0
0
0
2
Over 8Jamie Overton
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
W
1
2
4
0
Over 7Henry Thornton
8 Runs
0
0
3
1
1
3
Over 6Matt Short
17 Runs
3
4
1
3
4
2
Over 5Lloyd Pope
1 Wkt9 Runs
W
0
2
1
6
0
Over 4Hassan Ali
1 Wkt8 Runs
2
2
0
W
2
2
Over 3Jamie Overton
11 Runs
1
3
1
1
2
3
Over 2Matt Short
13 Runs
3
1
0
3
4
2
Over 1Henry Thornton
12 Runs
4
1
0
3
1
3

Adelaide Strikers Inning

232/319.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Matt Short
not out1266381200.0
C
Chris Lynn
b Harris Rauf502541200.0
J
Jason Sangha
b Peter Siddle402340173.9
L
Liam Scott
b Harris Rauf120050.0
A
Alex RossStriker
not out15601250.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total232/3 (19.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
Tom Curran
3.5041010.70
G
Glenn Maxwell
1.0014014.00
P
Peter Siddle
4.0044111.00
M
Marcus Stoinis
3.0037012.33
H
Harris Rauf
4.0057214.25
M
Mitch Swepson
4.003909.75

Partnerships

Matt Short & Chris Lynn
Matt Short 57 · Chris Lynn 50
107 (53b)
Jason Sangha & Matt Short
Jason Sangha 40 · Matt Short 33
73 (41b)
Liam Scott & Matt Short
Liam Scott 1 · Matt Short 4
5 (4b)
Alex Ross & Matt Short
Alex Ross 15 · Matt Short 32
47 (21b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Tom Curran
8 Runs
1
0
2
2
3
Over 19Marcus Stoinis
13 Runs
1
4
1
1
2
4
Over 18Mitch Swepson
12 Runs
6
3
3
0
0
0
Over 17Harris Rauf
1 Wkt17 Runs
3
W
6
3
2
3
Over 16Peter Siddle
1 Wkt11 Runs
3
4
2
W
1
1
Over 15Mitch Swepson
7 Runs
0
3
1
1
1
1
Over 14Tom Curran
13 Runs
2
3
4
0
1
3
Over 13Harris Rauf
11 Runs
3
2
4
0
2
0
Over 12Peter Siddle
9 Runs
3
1
1
1
0
3
Over 11Marcus Stoinis
8 Runs
3
2
1
0
1
1
Over 10Mitch Swepson
13 Runs
2
3
1
4
1
2
Over 9Harris Rauf
1 Wkt15 Runs
6
0
4
2
W
3
Over 8Peter Siddle
12 Runs
2
2
0
0
4
4
Over 7Mitch Swepson
7 Runs
0
1
3
0
2
1
Over 6Tom Curran
9 Runs
2
2
1
1
2
1
Over 5Harris Rauf
14 Runs
1
3
2
1
4
3
Over 4Marcus Stoinis
16 Runs
3
3
3
0
4
3
Over 3Peter Siddle
12 Runs
0
4
2
2
3
1
Over 2Tom Curran
11 Runs
0
1
4
4
1
1
Over 1Glenn Maxwell
14 Runs
4
1
2
4
1
2
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

BBL15 • Adelaide Strikers won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 463 runs & 6 wickets
Melbourne Stars Top Batter: Marcus Stoinis — 86 (47b, 6x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Hassan Ali — 1/35 (4.0 ov)
Adelaide Strikers Top Batter: Matt Short — 126 (63b, 8x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Harris Rauf — 2/57 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis — 153 runs (76b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers) — 179.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of BBL15, Adelaide Strikers took on Melbourne Stars on Dec 26, 2025, 11:13 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Adelaide Strikers won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 463 runs and 6 wickets fall between Melbourne Stars (231/3 in 20.0 overs) and Adelaide Strikers (232/3 in 19.5 overs).

2. Melbourne Stars Innings Breakdown (231/3)

Batting in the first innings, Melbourne Stars finished on 231/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Melbourne Stars accumulated 70 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Marcus Stoinis spearheaded the batting effort with 86 runs off 47 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 183.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Glenn Maxwell, who contributed 80 runs off 38 deliveries, while Campbell Kellaway added 25 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Hassan Ali led the bowling figures with 1/35 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.75), assisted by Lloyd Pope (1/45 in 4.0 overs).

3. Adelaide Strikers Chase & Second Innings Summary (232/3)

Pursuing a target of 232 runs for victory, Adelaide Strikers recorded 232/3 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 11.70 runs per over. Matt Short anchored the chase for Adelaide Strikers with 126 runs from 63 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Chris Lynn who chipped in with 50 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Harris Rauf delivered a key spell of 2/57 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.25, while Peter Siddle finished with 1/44 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars), who combined for 153 runs off 76 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers) topped the match rankings with 179.0 total points, followed closely by Marcus Stoinis (135.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Matt Short.