Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 14, Big Bash League, 2025

Big Bash League Match 14: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder at Canberra, December 28, 2025
Melbourne Stars
MS
132/1 (14)
Sydney Thunder
ST
128/10 (20)
Finished
MS won by 9 wickets
Sydney Thunder InningST Inning128/10 (20 ov)
Melbourne Stars InningMS Inning132/1 (14 ov)

Commentary

2
0.1
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, 2 runs, Sam Harper goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
4
0.2
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Joe Clarke goes forward, hits punch in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
0.3
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
0.4
Ryan Hadley to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
0.5
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, yorker, on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
1
0.6
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 1 (9 runs)
Joe Clarke 8 (5)
Sam Harper 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars 9/0
Ryan Hadley 1-0-9-0
2
1.1
Reece Topley to Joe Clarke, 2 runs, Joe Clarke goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
0
1.2
Reece Topley to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep point, who halts the ball.
0
1.3
Reece Topley 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.
4
1.4
Reece Topley to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Joe Clarke goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
1.5
Reece Topley to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Joe Clarke hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
1.6
Reece Topley to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 2 (7 runs)
Joe Clarke 15 (11)
Sam Harper 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars 16/0
Reece Topley 1-0-7-0
Ryan Hadley 1-0-9-0
1
2.1
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
2.2
Ryan Hadley to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
4
2.3
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
4
2.4
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Joe Clarke goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1lb
2.5
Ryan Hadley to Joe Clarke, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
1wd
2.6
Ryan Hadley to Sam Harper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sam Harper with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
2.6
Ryan Hadley to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Sam Harper goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 3 (16 runs)
Sam Harper 6 (3)
Joe Clarke 24 (15)
Melbourne Stars 32/0
Ryan Hadley 2-0-24-0
Reece Topley 1-0-7-0
4
3.1
Daniel Sams to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Joe Clarke goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
1
3.2
Daniel Sams to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
3.3
Daniel Sams to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
4
3.4
Daniel Sams to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Joe Clarke goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
3.5
Daniel Sams to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Joe Clarke goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
6
3.6
Daniel Sams to Joe Clarke, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 4 (20 runs)
Joe Clarke 43 (20)
Sam Harper 7 (4)
Melbourne Stars 52/0
Daniel Sams 1-0-20-0
Ryan Hadley 2-0-24-0
0
4.1
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
4.2
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
4.3
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
4.4
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
2
4.5
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, 2 runs, Joe Clarke goes back 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 cover for 2 runs.
1
4.6
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 5 (4 runs)
Joe Clarke 46 (24)
Sam Harper 8 (6)
Melbourne Stars 56/0
Shadab Khan 1-0-4-0
Daniel Sams 1-0-20-0
1
5.1
Chris Green to Joe Clarke, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5.2
Chris Green to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
5.3
Chris Green to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
5.4
Chris Green to Joe Clarke, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
5.5
Chris Green to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
5.6
Chris Green to Joe Clarke, 1 run, arm ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
End of over 6 (5 runs)
Joe Clarke 49 (28)
Sam Harper 10 (8)
Melbourne Stars 61/0
Chris Green 1-0-5-0
Shadab Khan 1-0-4-0
1
6.1
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
0
6.2
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
6.3
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
6.4
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
0
6.5
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
6.6
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, 2 runs, Joe Clarke goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
Joe Clarke 52 (31)
Sam Harper 11 (11)
Melbourne Stars 65/0
Shadab Khan 2-0-8-0
Chris Green 1-0-5-0
1
7.1
Tanveer Sangha to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
1
7.2
Tanveer Sangha to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
3
7.3
Tanveer Sangha to Sam Harper, 3 runs, Tanveer Sangha delivers at full length, Sam Harper goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Sam Harper to just 3 runs.
1
7.4
Tanveer Sangha to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
7.5
Tanveer Sangha to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
4
7.6
Tanveer Sangha to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! , good length, on the stumps. Joe Clarke goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 8 (11 runs)
Joe Clarke 58 (34)
Sam Harper 16 (14)
Melbourne Stars 76/0
Tanveer Sangha 1-0-11-0
Shadab Khan 2-0-8-0
0
8.1
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward and tucks reverse sweep toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
2
8.2
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Sam Harper goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
0
8.3
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, Sam Harper goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep square leg, who halts the ball.
4
8.4
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1b
8.5
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, 1 bye, Bye !! , full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward, aims to play defensive shot, but the ball evades the batter and keeper. They are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
1
8.6
Shadab Khan to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Joe Clarke 59 (35)
Sam Harper 22 (19)
Melbourne Stars 84/0
Shadab Khan 3-0-15-0
Tanveer Sangha 1-0-11-0
1
9.1
Chris Green to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
9.2
Chris Green to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
9.3
Chris Green to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
w
9.4
Joe Clarke c M Gilkes b CJ Green 60 (37) Chris Green to Joe Clarke, no run, c M Gilkes b CJ Green, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards deep cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Matthew Gilkes, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Joe Clarke.
0
9.5
Chris Green to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
9.6
Chris Green to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 10 (3 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 1 (2)
Sam Harper 23 (21)
Melbourne Stars 87/1
Chris Green 2-0-8-1
Shadab Khan 3-0-15-0
1
10.1
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
10.2
Daniel Sams to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
6
10.3
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
10.4
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
10.5
Daniel Sams to Sam Harper, 1 run, Daniel Sams delivers fast ball at good length, Sam Harper goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
1
10.6
Daniel Sams to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes back to take fast ball 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.
End of over 11 (11 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 10 (6)
Sam Harper 25 (23)
Melbourne Stars 98/1
Daniel Sams 2-0-31-0
Chris Green 2-0-8-1
4
11.1
Ryan Hadley to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Glenn Maxwell goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
11.2
Ryan Hadley to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, and Glenn Maxwell hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1lb
11.3
Ryan Hadley to Glenn Maxwell, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell goes back, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
2
11.4
Ryan Hadley to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Sam Harper 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 2 runs.
1
11.5
Ryan Hadley to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
11.6
Ryan Hadley to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 15 (10)
Sam Harper 28 (25)
Melbourne Stars 107/1
Ryan Hadley 3-0-32-0
Daniel Sams 2-0-31-0
0
12.1
Shadab Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
4
12.2
Shadab Khan to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! , full length, on the off stump. Glenn Maxwell goes forward, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
12.3
Shadab Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease and slash reverse sweep towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
12.4
Shadab Khan to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! , full length, on the off stump. Glenn Maxwell goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
12.5
Shadab Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
12.6
Shadab Khan to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward and slash reverse sweep towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Sam Harper 28 (26)
Glenn Maxwell 24 (15)
Melbourne Stars 116/1
Shadab Khan 4-0-24-0
Ryan Hadley 3-0-32-0
1
13.1
Tanveer Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
13.2
Tanveer Sangha to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
4
13.3
Tanveer Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Glenn Maxwell goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
13.4
Tanveer Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! , full length, on the stumps. Glenn Maxwell goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
13.5
Tanveer Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! googly, back of length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes back, tucks pull toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
6
13.6
Tanveer Sangha to Glenn Maxwell, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 14 (16 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 39 (20)
Sam Harper 29 (27)
Melbourne Stars 132/1
Tanveer Sangha 2-0-27-0
Shadab Khan 4-0-24-0