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SS vs MS Live Score, Commentary & Updates | Match 11, Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 2025

Big Bash League
Finished
, December 26, 2025
Sydney Sixers
SS
144/10 (20)
Melbourne Stars
MS
145/3 (17.3)
MS won by 7 wickets
Sydney Sixers InningSS Inning144/10 (20 ov)
Melbourne Stars InningMS Inning145/3 (17.3 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1wd
0.2
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Joe Clarke with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
w
0.2
Joe Clarke b S Abbott 0 (2) Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, no run, b S Abbott, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A disappointing end for Joe Clarke as batter goes back to play a risky pull. The ball takes an edge, crashes into the stumps, sending Joe Clarke back to the pavilion.
0
0.3
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.4
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
4
0.5
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Campbell Kellaway goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
0.6
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
End of over 1 (6 runs)
Campbell Kellaway 5 (4)
Sam Harper 0 (0)
Melbourne Stars 6/1
Sean Abbott 1-0-6-1
0
1.1
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
1.2
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1lb
1.3
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward, swats defensive shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
0
1.4
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway goes back and slash punch towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
1.5
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
1.6
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (2 runs)
Campbell Kellaway 6 (9)
Sam Harper 0 (1)
Melbourne Stars 8/1
Jack Edwards 1-0-1-0
Sean Abbott 1-0-6-1
0
2.1
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
2.2
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
2.3
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Sam Harper hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
0
2.4
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Sam Harper hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
2.5
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
2.6
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers hook sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 3 (14 runs)
Sam Harper 14 (7)
Campbell Kellaway 6 (9)
Melbourne Stars 22/1
Sean Abbott 2-0-20-1
Jack Edwards 1-0-1-0
0
3.1
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Campbell Kellaway goes back, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
2
3.2
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
4
3.3
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
3.4
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
0
3.5
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
1
3.6
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 4 (8 runs)
Sam Harper 15 (9)
Campbell Kellaway 13 (13)
Melbourne Stars 30/1
Jack Edwards 2-0-9-0
Sean Abbott 2-0-20-1
0
4.1
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1wd
4.2
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Sam Harper no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
6
4.2
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
6
4.3
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
4.4
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Sam Harper hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
4.5
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried cut but fails to get bat on it.
4
4.6
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 5 (21 runs)
Sam Harper 35 (15)
Campbell Kellaway 13 (13)
Melbourne Stars 51/1
Kane Richardson 1-0-21-0
Jack Edwards 2-0-9-0
1wd
5.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Campbell Kellaway with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
5.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
5.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
0
5.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Campbell Kellaway hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
5.4
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
5.5
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
5.6
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 6 (3 runs)
Campbell Kellaway 14 (18)
Sam Harper 36 (16)
Melbourne Stars 54/1
Ben Dwarshuis 1-0-3-0
Kane Richardson 1-0-21-0
1
6.1
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
w
6.2
Campbell Kellaway c B Azam b Joel Davies 14 (19) Joel Davies to Campbell Kellaway, no run, c B Azam b Joel Davies, Caught out!! arm ball good length on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes back to take the gamble with pull towards square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Babar Azam. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
6.3
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
1
6.4
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
6.5
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers off break ball at good length, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Jonathan Merlo to just 1 run.
0
6.6
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
Sam Harper 38 (19)
Jonathan Merlo 2 (2)
Melbourne Stars 58/2
Joel Davies 1-0-4-1
Ben Dwarshuis 1-0-3-0
1
7.1
Ben Manenti to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
1
7.2
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
1
7.3
Ben Manenti to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Ben Manenti delivers off break ball at good length, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Jonathan Merlo to just 1 run.
0
7.4
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
2
7.5
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Ben Manenti delivers off break ball at full length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
1
7.6
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (6 runs)
Sam Harper 42 (23)
Jonathan Merlo 4 (4)
Melbourne Stars 64/2
Ben Manenti 1-0-6-0
Joel Davies 1-0-4-1
1
8.1
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1
8.2
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
8.3
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
8.4
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
8.5
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
1
8.6
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers arm ball at good length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Sam Harper 45 (26)
Jonathan Merlo 6 (7)
Melbourne Stars 69/2
Joel Davies 2-0-9-1
Ben Manenti 1-0-6-0
4
9.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
9.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
9.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
9.4
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, 2 runs, Jonathan Merlo goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
9.5
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
9.6
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Jonathan Merlo 8 (11)
Sam Harper 50 (28)
Melbourne Stars 76/2
Ben Dwarshuis 2-0-10-0
Joel Davies 2-0-9-1
0
10.1
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
10.2
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, trying to hit push, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
2
10.3
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Joel Davies delivers arm ball at good length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 2 runs.
0
10.4
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
10.5
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Joel Davies bowls a sharp delivery, and Sam Harper hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
10.6
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Sam Harper 53 (34)
Jonathan Merlo 8 (11)
Melbourne Stars 79/2
Joel Davies 3-0-12-1
Ben Dwarshuis 2-0-10-0
6
11.1
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, back of length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
4
11.2
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
11.3
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
11.4
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
11.5
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.
4
11.6
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
End of over 12 (20 runs)
Sam Harper 73 (40)
Jonathan Merlo 8 (11)
Melbourne Stars 99/2
Kane Richardson 2-0-41-0
Joel Davies 3-0-12-1
1
12.1
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
12.2
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
0
12.3
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Jonathan Merlo hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
12.4
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jack Edwards sends down a sharp delivery, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
1
12.5
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run. Overthrow and garnered a single run
0
12.6
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Sam Harper 74 (42)
Jonathan Merlo 10 (15)
Melbourne Stars 102/2
Jack Edwards 3-0-12-0
Kane Richardson 2-0-41-0
1
13.1
Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Sean Abbott delivers fast ball at good length, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
4
13.2
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, delivers cut in the gap to the deep point for four.
1
13.3
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
13.4
Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.5
Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
13.6
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays cut, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Sam Harper 80 (45)
Jonathan Merlo 12 (18)
Melbourne Stars 110/2
Sean Abbott 3-0-28-1
Jack Edwards 3-0-12-0
6
14.1
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
0
14.2
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Sam Harper hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
4
14.3
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
14.4
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
14.5
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
14.6
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 15 (21 runs)
Sam Harper 101 (51)
Jonathan Merlo 12 (18)
Melbourne Stars 131/2
Jack Edwards 4-0-33-0
Sean Abbott 3-0-28-1
1
15.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, Ben Dwarshuis delivers fast ball at yorker, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
1
15.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
0
15.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
15.4
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, Ben Dwarshuis delivers fast ball at good length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
15.5
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays pull, edged!! towards the square leg for 1 run.
4
15.6
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, delivers cut in the gap to the deep point for four.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Sam Harper 107 (55)
Jonathan Merlo 14 (20)
Melbourne Stars 139/2
Ben Dwarshuis 3-0-18-0
Jack Edwards 4-0-33-0
w
16.1
Jonathan Merlo c S Abbott b Joel Davies 14 (21) Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, no run, c S Abbott b Joel Davies, Caught out !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Jonathan Merlo as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards short mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Sean Abbott for a soft dismissal.
1
16.2
Joel Davies to Tom Curran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tom Curran hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
1
16.3
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers arm ball at back of length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
0
16.4
Joel Davies to Tom Curran, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and Tom Curran hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
16.5
Joel Davies to Tom Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
16.6
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers off break ball at good length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Sam Harper 109 (57)
Tom Curran 2 (3)
Melbourne Stars 143/3
Joel Davies 4-0-16-2
Ben Dwarshuis 3-0-18-0
1wd
17.1
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, Sean Abbott has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
0
17.1
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
17.2
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
17.3
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sean Abbott delivers fast ball at full length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
Match Details
Date
2025-12-26 12:35 PM
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Toss
Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Gerard Abood
  • Troy Penman
Tv Umpires
  • Ben Treloar
Match Referee
  • Dave Gilbert