Sydney Thunder
Match Complete
Melbourne Stars
| 7/143 Melbourne Stars win by 3 wickets |
| 2/22 (3.4) | *McAndrew | O: 19.4 | Handscomb* | 4 (5) |
| 2/24 (4.0) | Morris | RR:6.45 | Zampa | 1 (1) |
| lbw. McAndrew |  | 19.3 7/142 |  | Hinchliffe 0(1) |
| c. Morris b. McAndrew | | 19.2 6/142 | | Coulter-Nile 5(6) |
| b. Sams | | 17.4 5/133 | | Dunk 0(1) |
| c. Gilkes b. Sams | | 17.3 4/133 | | Maxwell 1(2) |
| c. Green b. Morris | | 16.6 3/131 | | Stoinis 58(51) |
| c. Sams b. Morris | | 16.2 2/123 | | Larkin 65(45) |
| b. Sams | | 0.6 1/0 | | Maddinson 0(6) |
| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 7/142 | RR: 6.09 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Sydney Thunder | 7/142 | RR: 6.09 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.D. Hales b. Maxwell | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
U.T. Khawaja b. Maxwell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
C.J. Ferguson* c. Zampa b. Rauf | 19 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 86.36 |
M. Gilkes+ c. Steyn b. Hinchliffe | 28 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 103.70 |
A.I. Ross b. Rauf | 40 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 125.00 |
C.H. Morris c+b. Zampa | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
D.R. Sams b. Rauf | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 |
C.J. Green not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
A.J. Nair not out | 17 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 154.55 |
B. Doggett | |||||
N. McAndrew | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 12, w 4, nb 0) | 16 | ||||
| Total | 142 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.J. Maxwell | 3.0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.67 |
| D.W. Steyn | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6.00 |
| N.M. Coulter-Nile | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6.00 |
| A. Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| H. Rauf | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| C.D. Hinchliffe | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8.00 |
| First Innings: Melbourne Stars | 7/143 | RR: 6.45 | O: 19.4 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N.J. Maddinson b. Sams | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
M.P. Stoinis c. Green b. Morris | 58 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 113.73 |
N.C.R. Larkin c. Sams b. Morris | 65 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 144.44 |
G.J. Maxwell* c. Gilkes b. Sams | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
P.S.P. Handscomb+ not out | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
B.R. Dunk b. Sams | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
N.M. Coulter-Nile c. Morris b. McAndrew | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
C.D. Hinchliffe lbw. McAndrew | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
A. Zampa not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
D.W. Steyn | |||||
H. Rauf | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 7, w 2, nb 0) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 143 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.R. Sams | 4.0 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| C.J. Green | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| C.H. Morris | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| B. Doggett | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| N. McAndrew | 3.4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6.00 |
| A.J. Nair | 2.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
The BBL continues this afternoon with the first match of a double-header when the Sydney Thunder take on the Melbourne Stars at Sydney Showground Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary of the match starting at 3.40pm AEDT.
Both these teams get a chance to solidify their place in the top four this afternoon, with the winner to hold top spot at this stage of the BBL.
The Sydney Thunder have been the surprise packet of the BBL season so far, with very view predicting they would be sitting on top of the ladder. In fact their only loss so far was to the Sydney Sixers in a super over thriller.
They are heavily dependent on their top three of Alex Hales, Usman Khawaja and Callum Ferguson, with Ferguson wearing the yellow cap, for batting aggregate at the time of writing. Alex Ross and Chris Morris have done all right with limited opportunities, but the Thunder have a long tail.
On the bowling side we knew what we would get with Chris Green and Arjun Nair. However, Daniel Sams has been a big improver with the ball, taking nine wickets during the BBL so far, just two fewer than injured bowling aggregate leader Sean Abbott.
The Melbourne Stars have lived up to their favourites tag in the BBL so far, with three wins from four starts, the last in a rain-affected match against the Hobart Hurricanes.
They have the team with the most hitting potential in the tournament, with Nic Maddinson, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell all having the capacity to deliver matchwinning performances.
Dale Steyn adds an extra dimension to their attack, with Adam Zampa also enjoying a good season. Nathan Coulter-Nile is also enjoying his change in scenery.
Prediction
Despite their place at the top of the ladder, many think it will be a short-lived proposition for the Thunder. This game gives them a chance to prove the doubters wrong. Back home at Sydney Showground in front of a big holiday crowd, I think the Thunder may just sneak home.
Sydney Thunder to win by ten runs or three wickets.
Game information
First ball: 3.40pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Cricket
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Sydney Thunder $2.35, Melbourne Stars $1.60
Sydney Thunder squad
Callum Ferguson (c), Jonathan Cook, Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales (England), Usman Khawaja, Jay Lenton, Nathan McAndrew, Chris Morris (South Africa), Arjun Nair, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain
Melbourne Stars
Glenn Maxwell (c), Pat Brown (England – international replacement), Hilton Cartwright, Jackson Coleman, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Peter Handscomb, Clint Hinchliffe, Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Jonathan Merlo, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell, Dale Steyn (South Africa), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa
David Holden
Roar Guru
I will finish it up here but don't go anywhere as Alan Nicolea is looking after the Renegades vs Sixers match just starting
David Holden
Roar Guru
What just happened there. The Stars were cruising at 1/123 in the 16th over before Nick Larkin departed for 65. From that point, there was a procession of wickets and the Stars squeaked home with 2 balls to spare. Still, 2 competition points have sent them to the top of the table. The Thunder were looking for 150-160 at the start and that total may have been enough. However, losing early wickets cost them and they never really challenged that mark. The Melbourne Stars are rightfully favourites in this competition but that collapse did bring back memories of last year's final.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Zampa works one to deep square and the Stars have wobbled but are home. Stars 7/143 and win by 3 wickets
David Holden
Roar Guru
Zampa will face it
David Holden
Roar Guru
WICKET. Big shout from McAndrew and Hinchcliffe has been caught in front. Stars are 7/142 as McAndrew is on a hattrick
David Holden
Roar Guru
Hinchcliffe has arrived
David Holden
Roar Guru
WICKET. Coulter Nile has chipped to mid-on and the Thunder are still alive. Stars 6/142
David Holden
Roar Guru
Handscomb gets a single to square leg and scores are level. Stars 5/142
David Holden
Roar Guru
McAndrew will bowl the last over
David Holden
Roar Guru
Only 3 runs from the over and the Stars are 5/141 off 19 overs. Only 2 required
David Holden
Roar Guru
Full toss and Handscomb picks up a single to deep square. Stars 5/141
David Holden
Roar Guru
Dot ball on the 3rd ball. Only 3 from 9 balls required
David Holden
Roar Guru
Yorker and Coulter-Nile gets a single. Stars 5/140
David Holden
Roar Guru
Almost a run out again but Handscomb gets one. Stars 5/139
David Holden
Roar Guru
Morris will bowl his last. 5 required off 12 balls
David Holden
Roar Guru
FOUR. Full ball to Coulter-Nile and he has driven for a boundary. Stars 5/138
David Holden
Roar Guru
Bouncer from Sams and it is called wide. Stars 5/134