The 11th match of the Big Bash league 2024-25 between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars was a high scoring encounter. Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to field first. There were some brilliant performances with the bat and ball from both the sides. Batting first Melbourne Stars scored 194 runs in their 20 overs but Sydney Sixers chased down the total inside 19 overs and won the match comfortably by 8 wickets with the help of an outstanding knock from James Vince. In this article we will discuss the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Scorecard in complete details including match overview, team squads, scorecard, results and player of the match performance.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars: Match Overview
The 11th match of the Big Bash league 2024-25 between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars was played on 26 December, 2024 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. Sydney Sixers won the toss and decided to bowl first. The stand-in umpires for the match were Gerard Abood and Michael Graham-Smith, while the third umpire was David Taylor. The match referee was Dave Gilbert. The match was streamed on Jio Hotstar and aired on Star Sports Network.
| Detail | Information |
| Match | SYS vs MLS • 11th Match • Big Bash League 2024-25 |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
| Date | Thursday, 26 December 2024 |
| Time | 6:05 PM LOCAL |
| Toss | Sydney Sixers won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Umpires | Michael Graham-Smith, Gerard Abood |
| 3rd Umpire | David Taylor |
| Referee | Dave Gilbert |
| Stadium | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia |
| Capacity | 48,000 |
| Streaming (IN) | Jio Hotstar |
| TV (IN) | Star Sports Network |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Team Squads
Here’s a playing squad overview of the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars teams:
Sydney Sixers Squad
| Player Name | Role |
| Josh Philippe | WK-Batter |
| James Vince | Batter |
| Jack Edwards | Batter |
| Moises Henriques | Batting Allrounder (C) |
| Jordan Silk | Batter |
| Lachlan Shaw | WK-Batter |
| Hayden Kerr | Batting Allrounder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler |
| Todd Murphy | Bowler |
| Jackson Bird | Bowler |
Melbourne Stars Squad
| Player Name | Role |
| Sam Harper | WK-Batter |
| Ben Duckett | Batter |
| Marcus Stoinis | Batting Allrounder (C) |
| Glenn Maxwell | Batting Allrounder |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers | Batter |
| Hilton Cartwright | Batting Allrounder |
| Tom Curran | Bowling Allrounder |
| Jonathan Merlo | Bowling Allrounder |
| Usama Mir | Bowler |
| Doug Warren | Bowling Allrounder |
| Peter Siddle | Bowler |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Scorecard
Now, let’s discuss the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Scorecard, including fall of wickets, powerplays, and partnerships in full detail, presented below for both teams:
Melbourne Stars Batting Scorecard (1st Innings)
Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Duckett | c T Murphy b Jackson Bird | 68 | 29 | 10 | 2 | 234.48 |
| Thomas Rogers | c J Vince b Akeal Hosein | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
| Sam Harper (wk) | c Hayden Kerr b T Murphy | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Maxwell | c T Murphy b Dwarshuis | 32 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 188.24 |
| Stoinis (c) | b T Murphy | 20 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 105.26 |
| Cartwright | c Philippe b Dwarshuis | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Tom Curran | c Silk b Jackson Bird | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Jonathan Merlo | not out | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Usama Mir | c Jack Edwards b Jackson Bird | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Doug Warren | b Hayden Kerr | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Extras | (b 2, lb 2, w 3, nb 0, p 0) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 194-9 (20 Overs, RR: 9.7) |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Jackson Bird | 3 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 11.7 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Dwarshuis | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| T Murphy | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Jack Edwards | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Hayden Kerr | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.2 |
Fall of Wickets
| Player | Score | Over |
| Thomas Rogers | 16-1 | 1.4 |
| Sam Harper | 77-2 | 6.5 |
| Duckett | 106-3 | 8.4 |
| Maxwell | 132-4 | 11.6 |
| Stoinis | 150-5 | 14.1 |
| Cartwright | 178-6 | 17.2 |
| Tom Curran | 183-7 | 18.2 |
| Usama Mir | 185-8 | 18.4 |
| Doug Warren | 194-9 | 19.6 |
Powerplays
| Type | Overs | Runs |
| Mandatory | 0.1 – 4 | 57 |
| Batting | 10.1 – 12 | 16 |
Sydney Sixers Batting Scorecard (2nd Innings)
Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Josh Philippe (wk) | c Duckett b Tom Curran | 42 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 182.61 |
| James Vince | not out | 101 | 58 | 12 | 4 | 174.14 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | c Duckett b Usama Mir | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Jordan Silk | not out | 34 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 178.95 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 2, w 8, nb 0, p 0) | 10 | ||||
| Total | 198-2 (18.1 Overs, RR: 10.9) |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 |
| Peter Siddle | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 13 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Doug Warren | 2.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 11.1 |
Fall of Wickets
| Player | Score | Over |
| Josh Philippe | 83-1 | 7.6 |
| Moises Henriques | 99-2 | 10.4 |
Powerplays
| Type | Overs | Runs |
| Mandatory | 0.1 – 4 | 35 |
| Batting | 13.1 – 15 | 35 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars: Match Highlights
Here are some of the major highlights of the the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars match:
| Phase | Over | Key Event | Impact |
| Early Blast | 4th Over | The Duckett Onslaught: Ben Duckett hits Akeal Hosein for six consecutive fours. | Powered the Stars to a massive 57-run Powerplay; Duckett reached 50 in just 22 balls. |
| Middle Recovery | 11th-15th Over | The Spinner Strangle: Todd Murphy (2/26) and Ben Dwarshuis peg back the scoring. | Stars plummeted from 3/126 to 9/194, losing 4 wickets for just 16 runs late in the innings. |
| Solid Start | 1st-8th Over | Opening Stand: Josh Philippe and James Vince put on 83 runs. | Set the platform for the chase, ensuring the required run rate never became unmanageable. |
| The Turning Point | 13th-14th Over | Power Surge Punishment: Sixers take 35 runs off 2 overs (Siddle and Maxwell). | James Vince specifically targeted Glenn Maxwell, hitting 25 runs in his over ($4, 1, 4, 6, 6, 4$). |
| The Milestone | 17.4 Over | Vince’s Century: James Vince brings up his maiden BBL ton (101* off 58). | Became only the second Sixer to hit a century (after Steve Smith) and secured the record SCG chase. |
| The Finisher | 18.1 Over | Winning Boundary: Jordan Silk smashes Doug Warren for four. | Sealed the 8-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare. |
Result of the Match
Sydney Sixers won the 11th match of the Big Bash League 2024-2025 against the Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets. After winning the toss Sydney Sixers restricted the Melbourne Stars innings to 194 runs after they looked set to get a much bigger total. During the chase Sydney Sixers finished the chase in 18.1 overs with the help of a brilliant innings by James Vince who was opening the batting for Sydney Sixers and remained not out till the end to secure victory for the Sixers.
Player of the Match
James Vince was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding knock in the run chase. He scored 101 runs in 58 balls including 12 fours and 4 sixes and remained not out till the end. He made an opening partnership of 83 runs in 8 overs with Josh Philippe, which helped Sydney Sixers get a good start and maintain the run rate. After that he also made another unbeaten partnership of 99 runs with Jordan Silk and secured the victory for the Sydney Sixers.
Conclusion
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match Scorecard proved that cricket is game of great uncertainties. The Sixers chased the target of 195 runs in 18.1 overs and won the match by 8 wickets. It was the highest successful run chase at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the Big Bash League.
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