Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, Match 14, Big Bash League

Finished
Big Bash League , December 28, 2024
Melbourne Stars
MS
164/8 (20)
Sydney Thunder
ST
182/8 (20)
ST won by 18 runs.
Sydney Thunder InningST Inning182/8 (20 ov)
Melbourne Stars InningMS Inning164/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

1wd
0.1
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Harper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger short length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sam Harper with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
0.1
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
0.2
Lockie Ferguson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
w
0.3
Sam Harper c D Warner b L Ferguson 4 (3) Lockie Ferguson to Sam Harper, no run, c D Warner b L Ferguson, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards mid off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards David Warner, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sam Harper.
0
0.4
Lockie Ferguson to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
0.5
Lockie Ferguson to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
2
0.6
Lockie Ferguson to Marcus Stoinis, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
End of over 1 (7 runs)
Marcus Stoinis 2 (3)
Ben Duckett 0 (0)
Melbourne Stars 7/1
Lockie Ferguson 1-0-7-1
0
1.1
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
4
1.2
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
1.3
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wes Agar sends down a sharp delivery, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
1.4
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
1.5
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
0
1.6
Wes Agar to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Marcus Stoinis 2 (4)
Ben Duckett 5 (5)
Melbourne Stars 12/1
Wes Agar 1-0-5-0
Lockie Ferguson 1-0-7-1
0
2.1
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
2.2
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
2.3
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Lockie Ferguson sends down a sharp delivery, Ben Duckett goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
2.4
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward and slash sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1wd
2.5
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ben Duckett no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
2.5
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
2.6
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Duckett, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Ben Duckett 6 (11)
Marcus Stoinis 2 (4)
Melbourne Stars 14/1
Lockie Ferguson 2-0-9-1
Wes Agar 1-0-5-0
4
3.1
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
3.2
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes back, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
5wd
3.3
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! leg cutter, fulltoss, That sails wide of the leg stump, Ben Duckett left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.
2
3.3
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes back to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 2 runs. Dropped catch
1
3.4
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
3.5
Daniel Sams to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
3.6
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward to take slower ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 4 (18 runs)
Ben Duckett 18 (16)
Marcus Stoinis 3 (5)
Melbourne Stars 32/1
Daniel Sams 1-0-18-0
Lockie Ferguson 2-0-9-1
1
4.1
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes back to take top spinner of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
4.2
Chris Green to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
4.3
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
1
4.4
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
6
4.5
Chris Green to Marcus Stoinis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis 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!
0
4.6
Chris Green to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, back of length, on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis goes back, dabs pull with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 5 (9 runs)
Marcus Stoinis 10 (8)
Ben Duckett 20 (19)
Melbourne Stars 41/1
Chris Green 1-0-9-0
Daniel Sams 1-0-18-0
1
5.1
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
5.2
Wes Agar to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
5.3
Wes Agar to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
5.4
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, trying to hit ramp shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
4
5.5
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
5.6
Wes Agar to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
End of over 6 (6 runs)
Ben Duckett 25 (23)
Marcus Stoinis 11 (10)
Melbourne Stars 47/1
Wes Agar 2-0-11-0
Chris Green 1-0-9-0
4
6.1
Tom Andrews to Marcus Stoinis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back, plays inside out shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
6.2
Tom Andrews to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, back of length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
2
6.3
Tom Andrews to Marcus Stoinis, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis goes back to take top spinner of short length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1
6.4
Tom Andrews to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
6.5
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
4
6.6
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Ben Duckett goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 7 (13 runs)
Ben Duckett 31 (25)
Marcus Stoinis 18 (14)
Melbourne Stars 60/1
Tom Andrews 1-0-13-0
Wes Agar 2-0-11-0
4
7.1
Chris Green to Marcus Stoinis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
7.2
Chris Green to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
w
7.3
Marcus Stoinis c L Ferguson b CJ Green 22 (17) Chris Green to Marcus Stoinis, no run, c L Ferguson b CJ Green, Caught out!! arm ball good length on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back to take the gamble with drive towards short cover, edged!! and expertly caught by Lockie Ferguson. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
7.4
Chris Green to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
7.5
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes back to take arm ball of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
7.6
Chris Green to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to take top spinner of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 2 (2)
Ben Duckett 32 (26)
Melbourne Stars 67/2
Chris Green 2-0-16-1
Tom Andrews 1-0-13-0
4
8.1
Jason Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps. Glenn Maxwell goes forward, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
w
8.2
Glenn Maxwell c WA Agar b JAS Sangha 6 (4) Jason Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, no run, c WA Agar b JAS Sangha, Caught out !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Wes Agar, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Glenn Maxwell.
2
8.3
Jason Sangha to Hilton Cartwright, 2 runs, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook drive, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 2 runs.
1
8.4
Jason Sangha to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes back to take legbreak of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
8.5
Jason Sangha to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
2
8.6
Oliver Davies to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes forward to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
End of over 9 (11 runs)
Ben Duckett 36 (28)
Hilton Cartwright 3 (2)
Melbourne Stars 78/3
Oliver Davies 0.1-0-2-0
Jason Sangha 0.5-0-9-1
1
9.1
Chris Green to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
4
9.2
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! arm ball, short length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes back, plays pull in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
9.3
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
9.4
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
9.5
Chris Green to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
9.6
Chris Green to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! top spinner, back of length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 10 (18 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 12 (5)
Ben Duckett 45 (31)
Melbourne Stars 96/3
Chris Green 3-0-34-1
Oliver Davies 0.1-0-2-0
2
10.1
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
10.2
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
10.3
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes back and slash pull towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
10.4
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 mid wicket for 1 run.
0
10.5
Tom Andrews to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
10.6
Tom Andrews to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 13 (7)
Ben Duckett 48 (35)
Melbourne Stars 100/3
Tom Andrews 2-0-17-0
Chris Green 3-0-34-1
1
11.1
Daniel Sams to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
11.2
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes back and plays cut off an leg cutter delivers at a short length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
1
11.3
Daniel Sams to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
11.4
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes back to take slower ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
11.5
Daniel Sams to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to take off cutter of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
11.6
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 12 (5 runs)
Ben Duckett 50 (38)
Hilton Cartwright 16 (10)
Melbourne Stars 105/3
Daniel Sams 2-0-23-0
Tom Andrews 2-0-17-0
1
12.1
Tom Andrews to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Tom Andrews delivers off break ball at good length, Hilton Cartwright goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Hilton Cartwright to just 1 run.
1
12.2
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Tom Andrews delivers off break ball at fulltoss, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
w
12.3
Hilton Cartwright b TD Andrews 17 (12) Tom Andrews to Hilton Cartwright, no run, b TD Andrews, Bowled out !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
0
12.4
Tom Andrews to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Beau Webster goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.5
Tom Andrews to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.6
Tom Andrews to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Beau Webster 0 (3)
Ben Duckett 51 (39)
Melbourne Stars 107/4
Tom Andrews 3-0-19-1
Daniel Sams 2-0-23-0
0
13.1
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
13.2
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook sloge sweep, edged!! and the ball sails towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
4
13.3
Chris Green to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
13.4
Chris Green to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
13.5
Chris Green to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Chris Green delivers off break ball at fulltoss, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
13.6
Chris Green to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Beau Webster goes forward and slash flick shot towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 14 (7 runs)
Beau Webster 5 (6)
Ben Duckett 53 (42)
Melbourne Stars 114/4
Chris Green 4-0-41-1
Tom Andrews 3-0-19-1
1
14.1
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
1
14.2
Tom Andrews to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
4
14.3
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Dropped catch!! Ball goes straight into the boundary
2
14.4
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an top spinner delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
4
14.5
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the leg stump. Ben Duckett goes forward, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
14.6
Tom Andrews to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett goes back to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 15 (13 runs)
Ben Duckett 65 (47)
Beau Webster 6 (7)
Melbourne Stars 127/4
Tom Andrews 4-0-32-1
Chris Green 4-0-41-1
2
15.1
Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett goes back and plays a well-timed drive off an outswinger delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
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15.2
Ben Duckett c S Billings b DR Sams 67 (49) Daniel Sams to Ben Duckett, no run, c S Billings b DR Sams, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett goes back to try a high-risk pull, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Sam Billings, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Ben Duckett is out.
1
15.3
Daniel Sams to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
0
15.4
Daniel Sams to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Beau Webster hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1lb
15.5
Daniel Sams to Beau Webster, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! leg cutter, good length, on the stumps, Beau Webster hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
1
15.6
Daniel Sams to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo goes back to take off cutter of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (5 runs)
Jonathan Merlo 2 (2)
Beau Webster 6 (9)
Melbourne Stars 132/5
Daniel Sams 3-0-27-1
Tom Andrews 4-0-32-1
1
16.1
Lockie Ferguson to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
2
16.2
Lockie Ferguson to Beau Webster, 2 runs, Beau Webster goes back to take leg cutter of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
16.3
Lockie Ferguson to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Lockie Ferguson bowls a sharp delivery, and Beau Webster hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
16.4
Lockie Ferguson to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! bouncer, nonstriker, on the off stump. Beau Webster goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
16.5
Lockie Ferguson to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
3
16.6
Lockie Ferguson to Beau Webster, 3 runs, Beau Webster goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 3 runs.
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Beau Webster 19 (14)
Jonathan Merlo 3 (3)
Melbourne Stars 146/5
Lockie Ferguson 3-0-23-1
Daniel Sams 3-0-27-1
1
17.1
Wes Agar to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
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17.2
Jonathan Merlo c S Billings b WA Agar 3 (4) Wes Agar to Jonathan Merlo, no run, c S Billings b WA Agar, Caught out !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Jonathan Merlo as the batter goes forward to play defensive shot, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Sam Billings for Jonathan Merlo's dismissal.
4
17.3
Wes Agar to Usama Mir, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Usama Mir hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
w
17.4
Usama Mir c S Billings b WA Agar 4 (2) Wes Agar to Usama Mir, no run, c S Billings b WA Agar, Caught out !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Usama Mir goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards slip, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Sam Billings, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Usama Mir.
1
17.5
Wes Agar to Joel Paris, 1 run, Joel Paris hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
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17.6
Beau Webster c S Billings b WA Agar 20 (16) Wes Agar to Beau Webster, no run, c S Billings b WA Agar, Caught out !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Beau Webster hangs in the crease to try a high-risk inside out shot, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Sam Billings, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Beau Webster is out.
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Beau Webster 20 (16)
Joel Paris 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars 152/8
Wes Agar 3-0-17-3
Lockie Ferguson 3-0-23-1
1
18.1
Lockie Ferguson to Joel Paris, 1 run, Joel Paris goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a short length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
18.2
Lockie Ferguson to Brody Couch, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Brody Couch goes back, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
18.3
Lockie Ferguson to Brody Couch, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brody Couch goes back, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
18.4
Lockie Ferguson to Brody Couch, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, back of length, on the off stump, Brody Couch goes back, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
18.5
Lockie Ferguson to Brody Couch, 1 run, Brody Couch goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
2
18.6
Lockie Ferguson to Joel Paris, 2 runs, Joel Paris goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an off cutter delivers at a short length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 19 (4 runs)
Joel Paris 4 (3)
Brody Couch 1 (4)
Melbourne Stars 156/8
Lockie Ferguson 4-0-27-1
Wes Agar 3-0-17-3
1
19.1
Wes Agar to Brody Couch, 1 run, Brody Couch goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
19.2
Wes Agar to Joel Paris, 1 run, Joel Paris goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook pull, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
19.3
Wes Agar to Brody Couch, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Brody Couch goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
19.4
Wes Agar to Brody Couch, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the stumps, Brody Couch goes forward, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
2
19.5
Wes Agar to Brody Couch, 2 runs, Brody Couch goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
0
19.6
Wes Agar to Brody Couch, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wes Agar sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Brody Couch hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
End of over 20 (8 runs)
Brody Couch 8 (9)
Joel Paris 5 (4)
Melbourne Stars 164/8
Wes Agar 4-0-25-3
Lockie Ferguson 4-0-27-1
Match Details
Date
2024-12-28 08:15 AM
Venue
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Toss
Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Michael Graham-Smith
  • Roberto Howard
Tv Umpires
  • Claire Polosak
Match Referee
  • David Johnston