Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, Knockout, Big Bash League

Finished
Big Bash League , January 22, 2025
Sydney Thunder
ST
135/7 (19)
Melbourne Stars
MS
114/10 (18)
ST won by 21 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Peter Siddle1100100.00
Doug Warren781087.50
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Nathan McAndrew401654.00
Chris Green301615.33
Current Partnership: 1 run (0.3 ov) | Last Wicket: Doug Warren 7 (8) | Fall of Wicket: 114/10 (17.6 ov)
CRR: 6.33 | Last Ten Overs: 58/7 5.52
Recent: W·1W1·26···11412·6

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Live Cricket Commentary

End of over 18 (2 runs)
Doug Warren 7 (8)
Peter Siddle 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars 114/10
Nathan McAndrew 4-0-16-5
Chris Green 3-0-16-1
w
17.6
Doug Warren c D Warner b NJ McAndrew 7 (8) Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, no run, c D Warner b NJ McAndrew, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Doug Warren as the batter goes forward to strike it towards short cover, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of David Warner for a soft dismissal.
0
17.5
Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Doug Warren hangs in the crease, dabs it towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
1
17.4
Nathan McAndrew to Peter Siddle, 1 run, Peter Siddle hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run.
w
17.3
Mark Steketee c D Warner b NJ McAndrew 18 (13) Nathan McAndrew to Mark Steketee, no run, c D Warner b NJ McAndrew, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Mark Steketee as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards short cover, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of David Warner for a soft dismissal.
1
17.2
Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, 1 run, Nathan McAndrew delivers fast ball at good length, Doug Warren hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
0
17.1
Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Nathan McAndrew bowls a sharp delivery, and Doug Warren hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Mark Steketee 18 (12)
Doug Warren 6 (4)
Melbourne Stars 112/8
Chris Green 3-0-16-1
George Garton 2-0-18-0
2
16.6
Chris Green to Mark Steketee, 2 runs, Chris Green delivers off break ball at good length, Mark Steketee goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
6
16.5
Chris Green to Mark Steketee, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Mark Steketee hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
0
16.4
Chris Green to Mark Steketee, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Chris Green bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Steketee hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
16.3
Chris Green to Mark Steketee, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, played it to the square leg.
0
16.2
Chris Green to Mark Steketee, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mark Steketee 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.
1
16.1
Chris Green to Doug Warren, 1 run, Chris Green delivers off break ball at good length, Doug Warren goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
End of over 16 (14 runs)
Doug Warren 5 (3)
Mark Steketee 10 (7)
Melbourne Stars 103/8
George Garton 2-0-18-0
Nathan McAndrew 3-0-14-3
1
15.6
George Garton to Doug Warren, 1 run, George Garton delivers fast ball at good length, Doug Warren goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
15.5
George Garton to Doug Warren, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Doug Warren hangs in the crease, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.
1
15.4
George Garton to Mark Steketee, 1 run, George Garton delivers fast ball at good length, Mark Steketee hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
2
15.3
George Garton to Mark Steketee, 2 runs, fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Mark Steketee hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
15.2
George Garton to Mark Steketee, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, George Garton bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Steketee hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
6
15.1
George Garton to Mark Steketee, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Mark Steketee hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 15 (1 runs)
Doug Warren 0 (1)
Mark Steketee 1 (3)
Melbourne Stars 89/8
Nathan McAndrew 3-0-14-3
Tanveer Sangha 4-0-31-2
0
14.6
Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Doug Warren hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
w
14.5
Hilton Cartwright c G Garton b NJ McAndrew 15 (11) Nathan McAndrew to Hilton Cartwright, no run, c G Garton b NJ McAndrew, Caught out!! fast ball back of length on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back to take the gamble with pull towards deep square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by George Garton. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
14.4
Nathan McAndrew to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
0
14.3
Nathan McAndrew to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short fine leg, who blocks the ball right away.
0
14.2
Nathan McAndrew to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
1
14.1
Nathan McAndrew to Mark Steketee, 1 run, Mark Steketee hangs in the crease and plays off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
End of over 14 (15 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 15 (7)
Mark Steketee 0 (2)
Melbourne Stars 88/7
Tanveer Sangha 4-0-31-2
Tom Andrews 3-0-20-2
0
13.6
Tanveer Sangha to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1wd
13.6
Tanveer Sangha to Hilton Cartwright, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Hilton Cartwright no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Match Details
Date
2025-01-22 08:30 AM
Venue
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Toss
Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Donovan Koch
  • Phillip Gillespie
Tv Umpires
  • Michael Graham-Smith
Match Referee
  • Bob Stratford