Melbourne Stars
Match Complete
Sydney Sixers
| 7/175 Melbourne Stars win by 44 runs |
| 1/30 (3.0) | *Morris | O: 20.0 | Bird* | 6 (4) |
| 1/43 (4.0) | Rauf | RR:7.50 | Dwarshuis | 42 (17) |
| c. Cartwright b. Morris |  | 18.1 7/145 |  | Silk 32(31) |
| c. Rauf b. Hinchliffe | | 13.5 6/111 | | Avendano 4(5) |
| st. Gotch b. Lamichhane | | 12.2 5/102 | | Curran 3(5) |
| c. Larkin b. Hinchliffe | | 10.3 4/93 | | Henriques 41(25) |
| c. Maxwell b. Hinchliffe | | 8.4 3/78 | | Vince 16(16) |
| c. Worrall b. Rauf | | 3.6 2/34 | | Hughes 20(13) |
| c. Gotch b. Worrall | | 0.4 1/6 | | Philippe 6(4) |
| First Innings: Melbourne Stars | 1/219 | RR: 9.39 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Melbourne Stars | 1/219 | RR: 9.39 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.P. Stoinis not out | 147 | 79 | 13 | 8 | 186.08 |
H.W.R. Cartwright c. Silk b. Curran | 59 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 147.50 |
G.J. Maxwell* not out | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
B.R. Dunk | |||||
S.E. Gotch+ | |||||
N.C.R. Larkin | |||||
C.D. Hinchliffe | |||||
D.J. Worrall | |||||
L.R. Morris | |||||
H. Rauf | |||||
S. Lamichhane | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 3, w 4, nb 1) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 219 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.M. Bird | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
| S.N.J. O'Keefe | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| B.J. Dwarshuis | 4.0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 15.25 |
| T.K. Curran | 4.0 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 14.50 |
| L.A.J. Pope | 3.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| M.C. Henriques | 1.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
| First Innings: Sydney Sixers | 7/175 | RR: 7.50 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J.R. Philippe+ c. Gotch b. Worrall | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
D.P. Hughes c. Worrall b. Rauf | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 153.85 |
J.M. Vince c. Maxwell b. Hinchliffe | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
M.C. Henriques* c. Larkin b. Hinchliffe | 41 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 164.00 |
J.C. Silk c. Cartwright b. Morris | 32 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 103.23 |
T.K. Curran st. Gotch b. Lamichhane | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
J. Avendano c. Rauf b. Hinchliffe | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
B.J. Dwarshuis not out | 42 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 247.06 |
J.M. Bird not out | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
S.N.J. O'Keefe | |||||
L.A.J. Pope | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 2, w 3, nb 0) | 5 | ||||
| Total | 175 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Worrall | 3.0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| G.J. Maxwell | 2.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| H. Rauf | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| L.R. Morris | 3.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| S. Lamichhane | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| C.D. Hinchliffe | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 |
All eyes will be on this top-of-the-table clash between the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at the MCG on Sunday evening. Join The Roar for live coverage, with live scores and a blog of the match from 7:10pm (AEDT).
The Stars return to the top of the ladder after another Melbourne derby win against the Renegades.
Glenn Maxwell was again star of the show. The all-rounder made 83* to steer – or rather, smash – his team to victory. Earlier in the night, two wickets each to Nathan Coulter-Nile and Sandeep Lamichhane helped restrict the Renegades to an achievable 168-run total.
After a win in Coffs Harbour, Sydney continued their form against the Strikers, securing another two-wicket win. The magenta side chased down the modest total set by the Strikers with eight deliveries to spare.
Tom Curran’s bowling was much more successful on Wednesday, taking four wickets.
The Melbourne Stars have made two changes for this match. Nathan Coulter-Nile has been rested, while Sam Elliott has been dropped.
Jackson Coleman and Jonathan Merlo take their places in the 13-man squad.
Captain Moises Henriques returns to the Sixers team for the away trip, after missing the two clashes against the Strikers to be present for the birth of his son. He takes the place of Josh Hazlewood, who has travelled to India for national duties with the Australian ODI team.
These teams last met at the end of the BBL08 regular season, when the Stars moved onto finals with a dominant victory over the Sixers.
Maxwell made 82 runs as Melbourne put 168 on the board. A three-wicket haul for Sandeep Lamichhane and two each for Daniel Worrall and Adam Zampa helped their side bowl Sydney out for 74.
Prediction
It will be an important bat flip to win on Sunday evening, as batting second is the preferred option at the MCG. Starting in the field is the best chance the Sixers have of continuing their winning form.
Either way, though, the Stars will feel confident on their home deck. With a batting performance of 70 or so from one of the top-order players, and some neat bowling by Lamichhane in the absence of Zampa, Melbourne should remain on top of the BBL09 standings.
Melbourne Stars to win.
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Game information
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Time: 7:10pm (AEDT)
TV: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Melbourne Stars $1.56, Sydney Sixers $2.44
Last time: Stars won by 94 runs (BBL08)
Melbourne Stars squad
Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Clint Hinchliffe, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Jonathan Merlo, Haris Rauf, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall
Sydney Sixers squad
Justin Avendano, Jackson Bird, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Dan Hughes, Ben Manenti, Steve O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Slik, James Vince
Doctor Rotcod
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Cheers Sarah Your marathon efforts do not go unappreciated :happy: It remains to be seen whether Lynn,DeV or MM can match Stoinis from here on in. My bet is on Marsh. Very interesting that the Marsh brothers are 2nd and 5th on the runs column
Internal Fixation
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I know it wasn’t you :) my lad who reads everything found it on the BBL ladder tab. I reckon it was recycled from BBL 06 and only the first paragraph was updated. Great win today
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Thanks for following along with the blog this evening. Four matches in two days for me on The Roar and it's been great to have your input throughout it! I'll be back next weekend for the third match in the India vs Australia ODI series. Until then, I do hope you continue to enjoy The Roar's coverage of the BBL and ODI action.
Sarah Wildy
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THE MELBOURNE STARS WIN BY 44 RUNS A big night at the MCG, some unbelievable batting by Marcus Stoinis 147*, with strong work from Hilton Cartwright 59 in support. That is the highest individual score in the BBL and also the highest opening partnership (Maxwell&Cartwright) in BBL history. In the chase, Sydney made a good attempt, but fell 44 runs short. The Sixers lost too many wickets under the constant pressure of need 12 and 13 runs an over, and it was all too much for them. They survived the 20 overs thanks to efforts from captain Henriques 41 (25), Dwarshuis 42*(17) and Silk 32(31). Ben Dwarshuis now has the stat of the most expensive bowling figures in the BBL with 0/61. Clint Hinchliffe took 3 wickets for 20 runs and was the best with the ball for the Stars. Stars 1/219 Sixers 7/175
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Rauf to Dwarshuis, that's a wide... That'll do us, swing and a miss to end the night. Sixers 7/175 Overs 20 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
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Rauf to Dwarshuis, powerfully smashed square for FOUR. Sixers 7/174 Overs 19.5 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
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Rauf to Dwarshuis, slogs hard and that is SIX more for the man. Serious batting from him tonight, well struck over the fence. Sixers 7/170 Overs 19.4 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Rauf to Dwarshuis, steps back and swings, edge over third man and falling safe. They run two. Sixers 7/164 Overs 19.3 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Bird crunches a single to deep midwicket. Gives Dwarshuis the strike back (30 from 13..) Sixers 7/162 Overs 19.2 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Rauf to bowl the final over here at the MCG. Rauf to Bird, Yorker, off the inside edge past the stumps and away to the boundary for FOUR. Sixers 7/161 Overs 19.1 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Morris' last delivery of the over goes for FOUR. 63 runs required from 6 balls. Sixers 7/157 Overs 19 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Morris to Dwarshuis, another good strike from him! SIX down the ground - high and long, beautiful. Sixers 7/153 Overs 18.5 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
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The swing from Bird lands safe at third man, with the man back. Sixers 7/147 Overs 18.4 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
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Morris to Bird, the new man in... Sixers 7/146 Overs 18.3 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! Silk heaves to the leg side, picks out Cartwright though. The Stars batsman makes that look easy! Morris' first BBL wicket. Silk 32 (31) c Cartwright, b Morris Sixers 7/145 Overs 18.1 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
75 runs required from 12 balls. Sixers 6/145 Overs 18 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
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Dwarshuis finishes the over with a SIX! Hit hard back down the ground! Sixers 6/145 Overs 18 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Full toss struck back down the ground by Silk for a single. Sixers 6/139 Overs 17.5 Target 220
Sarah Wildy
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Rauf to Silk, pulls and finally finds the boundary! Wasn't a clean strike of the short ball, but FOUR runs there. Sixers 6/138 Overs 17.4 Target 220