The Melbourne Stars have fallen short in their clash with the Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval.
Andrews and Warner celebrate Sydney Thunder
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Big Bash League: Match 14 - Sydney Thunder beat winless Melbourne Stars by 18 runs
Sydney Thunder beat winless Melbourne Stars by 18 runs at the Manuka Oval, Canberra today, in Match 14 BBL 2024/25.
Match Summary
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Match 14, Big Bash League
Melbourne Stars 164/8 (20 ov)
Sydney Thunder 182/8 (20 ov)
Result - Sydney Thunder won by 18 runs
Match Analysis
Chasing 182, Melbourne was restricted to 164 despite an impressive knock from Ben Duckett.
Following up from last round’s heroics, the English international scored nine fours on his way to scoring a game-high 67 runs.
Captain, Marcus Stoinis scored 22, while all-rounder Beau Webster compiled 20 runs from 16 balls after taking 3/42 earlier in the day.
The Melbourne Stars will now turn their attention to a clash with the Brisbane Heat at The Gabba on Wednesday, January 1.
What a win! ??
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) December 28, 2024
See you at ENGIE Stadium on Monday #ThunderNation ?? pic.twitter.com/G5u1wZyrMQ
Match Stats
Playing XI
Melbourne Stars
- Sam Harper(WK)
- Ben Duckett
- Hilton Cartwright
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis(C)
- Beau Webster
- Jonathan Merlo
- Peter Siddle
- Usama Mir
- Joel Paris
- Brody Couch
Sydney Thunder
- Cameron Bancroft(WK)
- Sam Billings
- David Warner(C)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Oliver Davies
- Jason Sangha
- Daniel Sams
- Chris Green
- Lockie Ferguson
- Wes Agar
- Tom Andrews
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024 08:15
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Toss: Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Officials Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith (Australia) Roberto Howard (Australia) Claire Polosak (Australia TV)
Match Referee: David Johnston (Australia)
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