Series #1766449297861
01/01/2026 - 01:08 PM
PN

PNG Hunters

72/310.0 Overs
VS
ME

Melbourne Stallions

67/810.0 Overs

PNG Hunters won the match by 6 run

Man of the MatchStuart Broad

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

PNG Hunters Inning

72/310.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Ben McDermott
b Glenn Maxwell11121191.7
J
James VinceStriker
not out423770113.5
C
Cooper Connolly
b Bryce Street 230066.7
M
Mackenzie Harvey
b Bryce Street 01000.0
M
Marnus Labushange
not out12911133.3
Extras5 (wd 3, nb 2, b 0, lb 0)
Total72/3 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Juilan Osborne
2.00703.50
G
Glenn Maxwell
3.002016.67
A
Andre Russel
1.0010010.00
N
Nathan Ellis
1.00707.00
B
Bryce Street
2.0022211.00
B
Ben Dwarshis
1.00606.00

Partnerships

Ben McDermott & James Vince
Ben McDermott 11 · James Vince 18
29 (23b)
Cooper Connolly & James Vince
Cooper Connolly 1 · James Vince 7
8 (14b)
Mackenzie Harvey & James Vince
Mackenzie Harvey 0 · James Vince 0
0 (1b)
Marnus Labushange & James Vince
Marnus Labushange 12 · James Vince 17
29 (22b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Juilan Osborne
3 Runs
1
0
0
Wd
1
0
0
Over 9Bryce Street
18 Runs
Wd
6
1
4
0
4
2
Over 8Ben Dwarshis
6 Runs
0
4
2
0
0
0
Over 7Bryce Street
2 Wkt4 Runs
W
W
0
0
0
4
Over 6Glenn Maxwell
2 Runs
0
0
1
1
0
0
Over 5Nathan Ellis
7 Runs
NB
Wd
0
4
0
0
0
1
Over 4Glenn Maxwell
1 Wkt15 Runs
6
1
4
1
W
NB
1
Over 3Andre Russel
10 Runs
4
2
4
0
0
0
Over 2Glenn Maxwell
3 Runs
0
2
1
0
0
0
Over 1Juilan Osborne
4 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
0

Melbourne Stallions Inning

67/810.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
Jason Holder
b Stuart Broad2200100.0
G
Glenn Maxwell
b Stuart Broad02000.0
B
Bryce Street
b Cooper Connolly7510140.0
R
Ryley Smith
b Stuart Broad01000.0
A
Andre Russel
b Stuart Broad04000.0
B
Ben Dwarshis
b Mahli Beardman 322522128.0
N
Nathan McAndrew
b Stuart Broad670185.7
N
Nathan Ellis
b Cooper Connolly14911155.6
J
Juilan OsborneStriker
not out2200100.0
M
Mark Stekete
not out4300133.3
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total67/8 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Stuart Broad
5.013456.80
C
Cooper Connolly
4.002927.25
M
Mahli Beardman
1.00414.00

Partnerships

Juilan Osborne & Ben Dwarshis
Juilan Osborne 2 · Ben Dwarshis 11
13 (13b)
Mark Stekete & Juilan Osborne
Mark Stekete 4 · Juilan Osborne 0
4 (3b)
Bryce Street & Glenn Maxwell
Bryce Street 1 · Glenn Maxwell 0
1 (3b)
Jason Holder & Glenn Maxwell
Jason Holder 2 · Glenn Maxwell 0
2 (2b)
Bryce Street & Andre Russel
Bryce Street 6 · Andre Russel 0
6 (4b)
Ben Dwarshis & Andre Russel
Ben Dwarshis 2 · Andre Russel 0
2 (6b)
Nathan Ellis & Ben Dwarshis
Nathan Ellis 14 · Ben Dwarshis 13
27 (15b)
Ryley Smith & Bryce Street
Ryley Smith 0 · Bryce Street 0
0 (1b)
Nathan McAndrew & Ben Dwarshis
Nathan McAndrew 6 · Ben Dwarshis 6
12 (13b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Mahli Beardman
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
0
W
2
2
0
Over 9Stuart Broad
10 Runs
1
6
2
0
0
1
Over 8Cooper Connolly
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
W
1
0
0
2
Over 7Stuart Broad
11 Runs
6
2
0
0
1
2
Over 6Cooper Connolly
12 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
6
Over 5Stuart Broad
1 Wkt10 Runs
6
0
0
0
W
4
Over 4Cooper Connolly
6 Runs
2
4
0
0
0
0
Over 3Stuart Broad
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
W
0
0
Over 2Cooper Connolly
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
2
0
W
2
0
Over 1Stuart Broad
3 Wkt3 Runs
2
W
1
0
W
W
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

PNG Hunters vs Melbourne Stallions — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

APL 25/26 • PNG Hunters won the match by 6 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 139 runs & 11 wickets
PNG Hunters Top Batter: James Vince — 42 (37b, 7x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Bryce Street — 2/22 (2.0 ov)
Melbourne Stallions Top Batter: Ben Dwarshis — 32 (25b, 2x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Stuart Broad — 5/34 (5.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Ben McDermott & James Vince — 29 runs (23b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Stuart Broad (PNG Hunters) — 157.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 10-over encounter of APL 25/26, PNG Hunters took on Melbourne Stallions on Jan 1, 2026, 12:23 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: PNG Hunters won the match by 6 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 139 runs and 11 wickets fall between PNG Hunters (72/3 in 10.0 overs) and Melbourne Stallions (67/8 in 10.0 overs).

2. PNG Hunters Innings Breakdown (72/3)

Batting in the first innings, PNG Hunters finished on 72/3 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PNG Hunters accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. James Vince spearheaded the batting effort with 42 runs off 37 balls (including 7 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 113.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Marnus Labushange, who contributed 12 runs off 9 deliveries, while Ben McDermott added 11 (12b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bryce Street led the bowling figures with 2/22 in 2.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Glenn Maxwell (1/20 in 3.0 overs).

3. Melbourne Stallions Chase & Second Innings Summary (67/8)

Pursuing a target of 73 runs for victory, Melbourne Stallions recorded 67/8 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.70 runs per over. Ben Dwarshis anchored the chase for Melbourne Stallions with 32 runs from 25 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 128.0), alongside Nathan Ellis who chipped in with 14 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Stuart Broad delivered a key spell of 5/34 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.80, while Cooper Connolly finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ben McDermott and James Vince (PNG Hunters), who combined for 29 runs off 23 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Stuart Broad (PNG Hunters) topped the match rankings with 157.0 total points, followed closely by Ben Dwarshis (88.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Stuart Broad.