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MLS vs SYT, 2020 - T20 Live Commentary
Match Ended
Challenger, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
, Feb 06, 2020
194/2
(20.0/20)
166/8
(20.0/20)
Melbourne Stars beat Sydney Thunder by 28 runs
% Chance to Win
MLS
SYT
Inn Break
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Player of the MatchNick Larkin83(49)
End Of The Over 20 : 166/8
2 Runs
C. Tremain
0 (3)
N. McAndrew
1 (3)
H. Rauf
3.6-0-17-3
20
0
Haris Rauf To Chris Tremain
Slower ball to finish! MELBOURNE STARS ARE INTO THE FINALS OF BBL 09. It is bowled on middle, Tremain looks to heave it away but fails to make any connection on it. The Stars win by 28 runs.
19.5
0
Haris Rauf To Chris Tremain
BOUNCER! A good one at that. He bends his back and bowls it around middle, Tremain does well to sway away from it.
19.4
0
Haris Rauf To Chris Tremain
Slower delivery on middle, Tremain looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it due to slowness of the ball.
19.3
1
Haris Rauf To Nathan McAndrew
Full delivery on middle, McAndrew flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.2
W
Haris Rauf To Jay Lenton OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Nic Maddinson takes a very good catch and now Lenton departs. Good length ball on off, Lenton looks to heave this one towards the leg side but gets a top edge on this one. It flies towards the mid-wicket region inside the circle. Maddinson settles himself under it and takes the catch on the second attempt. Stars enjoying their way to the victory now.
19.1
LB
Haris Rauf To Nathan McAndrew
Leg bye! Length ball on the pads, McAndrew looks to flick but misses to get hit on the thigh pad. The ball rolls towards the leg side and the batters take a leg bye.
End Of The Over 19 : 164/7
10 Runs
- 1 LB 19.1
- W 19.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
J. Lenton
10 (6)
N. McAndrew
0 (1)
Nathan Coulter
3.6-0-29-2
19
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jay Lenton
Full delivery on middle, Lenton drives it to the long on region for a couple.
18.5
LB
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Nathan McAndrew
Short of a length ball on the pads, McAndrew looks to pull but gets hit around the body. The ball rolls to the leg side and the batters steal a leg bye.
18.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jay Lenton
Back of a length ball on off, Lenton punches this aerially over covers for a single.
18.3
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jay Lenton
Back of a length ball on middle, pulled towards mid-wicket and the batters take a couple.
18.2
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Jay Lenton
EDGED AND FOUR! Back of a length ball way outside off, Lenton looks to go for a wild heave but the ball goes off the outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
18.1
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Daniel Sams OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another wicket falls and the Melbourne Stars are closing in on the finals of BBL 09. Coulter-Nile gets his second wicket. He is having an excellent game. First, a run out and now two wickets as well. Short of a length ball on middle, Sams looks to pull but it takes the top edge and it goes towards deep mid-wicket. Nick Larkin settles himself under it and takes a simple catch.
End Of The Over 18 : 154/6
3 Runs
- W 18.1
- 418.2
- 218.3
- 118.4
- 1 LB 18.5
- 218.6
D. Sams
3 (5)
J. Lenton
1 (2)
H. Rauf
2.6-0-16-2
18
1
Haris Rauf To Daniel Sams
Short of a length ball on middle, Sams pulls it to the leg side for a run. 41 required from the last two overs.
17.5
0
Haris Rauf To Daniel Sams
Slower short ball outside off, Sams is early into his pull and he misses.
17.4
0
Haris Rauf To Daniel Sams
Short of a length outside off, Sams looks to cut but fails to make any connection to it.
17.3
1
Haris Rauf To Jay Lenton
Fullish delivery on off, Lenton pushes it down to mid off and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Would have been close had he hit.
17.2
0
Haris Rauf To Jay Lenton
Short of a length ball outside off, Lenton looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it.
17.1
1
Haris Rauf To Daniel Sams
Good length ball on middle, Sams flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 151/6
16 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
D. Sams
1 (1)
J. Lenton
0 (0)
A. Zampa
3.6-0-43-2
17
1
Adam Zampa To Daniel Sams
Dropped! A tough chance though! Fires this one just outside off, Sams looks to cut but gets an outside edge. The ball goes to Gotch quickly who cannot pouch it. It hits his hand and goes to third man for a single.
16.5
W
Adam Zampa To Arjun Nair OUT!
OUT! Caught! Nair too holes out in search of quick runs. Zampa has another wicket and he is bowling superbly here. Bowls it wide outside off, Nair goes after it and looks to smash it over long off but fails to get the distance. It goes straight to Handscomb who makes no mistake.
16.4
6
Adam Zampa To Arjun Nair
SIX! Smashed down the ground. Another loopy ball on middle, Nair slams it over the long on fence for a maximum.
16.3
W
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross OUT!
OUT! Caught! Excellent catch from Maddinson and this ends a top knock from Alex Ross. A huge wicket for the Stars! Zampa tosses it up again and invites Ross for another slog. He obliges but fails to time it well. Maddinson from deep mid-wicket runs to his right and dives forward to take the catch.
16.3
WD
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
WIDE! Fires it wide outside off, Ross lets it be.
16.2
6
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
SIX! Tonked! This time he makes the perfect connection. Another flighted ball on middle, Ross reaches out and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
16.1
2
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
50-run stand is up between Alex Ross and Arjun Nair. Floated ball on middle, Ross looks to slog it away but mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 16 : 135/4
6 Runs
- 216.1
- 616.2
- 1 WD 16.3
- W 16.3
- 616.4
- W 16.5
- 116.6
A. Nair
24 (15)
A. Ross
50 (35)
Nathan Coulter
2.6-0-20-1
16
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Arjun Nair
Length ball around off, Nair goes for the pull but does not connect. Excellent over from Coulter-Nile, just 6 from the over.
15.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Arjun Nair
Good length ball on off, Nair taps it onto the pitch and thinks of a run but decides against it.
15.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Half-century for Ross! Top innings from him so far. He gets a length ball on middle and tucks it behind square leg for a single. His job is not done yet and if the Thunder want to reach the finals, he will be the key man for them.
15.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Arjun Nair
Another short of a length ball on middle, Nair backs away and punches it down the ground. Nathan looks to stop the ball but it hits his hands and goes past the stumps. Could've easily gone onto hit the stumps. A single taken.
15.2
4
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Arjun Nair
TOP EDGE AND FOUR! Lucky runs! Short of a length ball on middle, Nair looks to pull but gets a top edge. It flies over the keeper and rolls towards the fine leg fence.
15.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Arjun Nair
In the channel outside off, Nair looks to force it towards the off side but misses.
End Of The Over 15 : 129/4
12 Runs
- 015.1
- 415.2
- 115.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
A. Nair
19 (10)
A. Ross
49 (34)
D. Worrall
3.6-0-29-0
15
1
Daniel Worrall To Arjun Nair
Length ball on the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a single.
14.5
LB
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
Huge appeal turned down! It is a slower one on the pads, Ross looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. They appeal but nothing from the umpire.
14.4
2
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
A couple now! Brilliant running again! A length ball on middle, Ross tucks it towards long on and scampers back for the second.
14.3
1
Daniel Worrall To Arjun Nair
Full and on the pads, Nair flicks it to the leg side for a single.
14.2
6
Daniel Worrall To Arjun Nair
SIX! Wallop! Much-needed biggie this one! A few more of these will make this run chase pretty interesting. Length ball on middle, Nair extends his arms and slams it over long on for a maximum.
14.1
1
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
Good length ball around off, played towards backward point for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 117/4
9 Runs
- 114.1
- 614.2
- 114.3
- 214.4
- 1 LB 14.5
- 114.6
A. Ross
46 (31)
A. Nair
11 (7)
A. Zampa
2.6-0-27-0
14
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Misses out on a full toss! It is on a perfect height too. Ross finds Maxwell at deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
0
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Flatter and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
13.4
2
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Excellent running between the wickets! Short and around off, Ross cuts it through point and returns for the second.
13.3
1
Adam Zampa To Arjun Nair
Very full ball on off, Nair strokes it to long on for a run.
13.2
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Follows the batter as Ross once again tries backing away. Zampa bowls it quick too. Ross cuts it towards third man for a single.
13.1
4
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
FOUR! Crunched! Top start to the over for the Thunder. A short one and on middle, Ross backs away and slams it through cover-point to bag a boundary.
End Of The Over 13 : 108/4
15 Runs
- 413.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
A. Nair
10 (6)
A. Ross
38 (26)
M. Stoinis
0.6-0-15-0
13
4
Marcus Stoinis To Arjun Nair
EDGED AND FOUR! 15 runs from the over. Good length ball outside off, Nair looks to heave it away but it goes off the top edge and the ball goes to the third man region for a boundary. 87 runs more required from 42 balls.
12.5
4
Marcus Stoinis To Arjun Nair
FOUR! This is not turning out to be a good over for the Sydney Thunder. A short ball down the leg side, Nair pulls it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
12.4
1
Marcus Stoinis To Alex Ross
Good length ball on middle, Ross flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
4
Marcus Stoinis To Alex Ross
FOUR! This is poor bowling. Stoinis has not bowled much in this edition of the BBL and is looking rusty. Short delivery around the pads, Ross pulls it to the backward square leg region for a boundary.
12.2
1
Marcus Stoinis To Arjun Nair
Full delivery on off, Nair comes down the track and drives it to mid off for a single.
12.1
1
Marcus Stoinis To Alex Ross
Stoinis starts with a full toss on the pads, Ross cannot do much with it as he flicks this one away to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 93/4
5 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 412.3
- 112.4
- 412.5
- 412.6
A. Nair
1 (3)
A. Ross
32 (23)
D. Worrall
2.6-0-18-0
12
0
Daniel Worrall To Arjun Nair
BEATEN! Short of a length ball outside off, Nair looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
11.5
1
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
The batsman has driven it straight down the ground. They pick up a single.
11.4
2
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
On a length on off, Ross taps it to third man and takes off for a couple. The fielder throws it to Gotch, who tries to throw it at the stumps at the striker's end. He misses and the batters complete the second in the end.
11.3
LB
Daniel Worrall To Arjun Nair
Appeal for LBW turned down. Back of a length ball around middle, Nair looks to pull but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to point and the batters take a single.
11.2
1
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
Full delivery on the pads, Ross flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
11.1
0
Daniel Worrall To Alex Ross
Good length ball on off, Ross defends it to point. Nair wants the single but is sent back.
End Of The Over 11 : 88/4
4 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 1 LB 11.3
- 211.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
A. Ross
28 (19)
A. Nair
1 (1)
H. Rauf
1.6-0-13-2
11
1
Haris Rauf To Alex Ross
EDGY! Short ball around off, Ross looks to pull but it takes the bottom edge and rolls just past the stump. They take off for a single. Rauf runs ahead and then tries to kick it onto the stumps but fails to do so.
10.5
1
Haris Rauf To Arjun Nair
Full toss on middle, Nair works it to fine leg for a single.
10.4
W
Haris Rauf To Chris Morris OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Another bowling change works and Rauf's wonderful tournament continues. The Melbourne Stars inch closer and closer to a place in the final now. Fullish one on middle and leg, Morris makes room and looks to swing hard. He does not get any bat on it and the ball goes onto hit the stumps.
10.3
1
Haris Rauf To Alex Ross
On a length on off, Ross punches it to cover for a single.
10.2
0
Haris Rauf To Alex Ross
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Ross looks to defend but misses it.
10.1
1
Haris Rauf To Chris Morris
Rauf dishes a full one down the leg side, Morris makes room and pushes it down to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 84/3
10 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- W 10.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
C. Morris
20 (14)
A. Ross
26 (16)
C. Hinchliffe
0.6-0-10-0
10
1
Clint Hinchliffe To Chris Morris
Short ball on off, Morris punches it to long off for a single. 84/3 at the halfway mark. The Sydney Thunder need 111 runs in the last 10 overs. Can they do it?
9.5
1
Clint Hinchliffe To Alex Ross
Flatter one on middle, Ross reverse sweeps it to point for a single.
9.4
6
Clint Hinchliffe To Alex Ross
SIX! Nice use of the feet this time. Looped up ball on middle, Ross puts on his dancing shoes on and lifts it over long on for a biggie.
9.3
0
Clint Hinchliffe To Alex Ross
Tossed up ball around off, Ross comes down the track and looks to flick. He misses and gets hit on the pads.
9.2
1
Clint Hinchliffe To Chris Morris
Floated ball on middle, Morris makes room and drives it to long on for a run.
9.1
1
Clint Hinchliffe To Alex Ross
Hinchliffe starts with a full delivery on off, Ross sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 74/3
9 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 09.3
- 69.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
C. Morris
18 (12)
A. Ross
18 (12)
A. Zampa
1.6-0-18-0
9
0
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
Flatter one on off, punched to cover to end the over.
8.5
0
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
Outside off, Morris drives but finds Maxwell at cover.
8.4
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Floated on middle, Ross drives it towards long on for a single.
8.3
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
Loopy one on middle, Morris dances down and drives it to long on for a single.
8.2
6
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
SIX! A rank long hop and it has been put away with disdain. A short delivery on middle, Morris stands tall and pulls it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
8.1
1
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Zampa bowls a loopy full ball on middle, Ross pushes it towards cover-point and takes a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 65/3
10 Runs
- 18.1
- 68.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
A. Ross
16 (10)
C. Morris
11 (8)
Nathan Coulter
1.6-0-14-1
8
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Short ball on middle, Ross punches it to long on for a single. 10 runs come from the over.
7.5
6
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
SIX! Thunder need more of these. Short of a length ball outside off, Ross upper cuts it. Rauf comes across from third man and jumps but the ball goes over him for a maximum.
7.4
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Very full delivery on middle, Ross pushes it back to the bowler.
7.3
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Chris Morris
Length ball on middle, Morris flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Chris Morris
DROPPED! This was not an easy chance but it will go down as a dropped catch. Good length ball on off, Morris makes room and then looks to play it over long off. It takes the top edge and goes towards the point region. Maddinson runs back and dives full-stretch but fails to hold onto the catch. Two taken.
7.1
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Chris Morris
Good length ball on middle, Morris defends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 7 : 55/3
9 Runs
- 07.1
- 27.2
- 17.3
- 07.4
- 67.5
- 17.6
A. Ross
9 (7)
C. Morris
8 (5)
A. Zampa
0.6-0-9-0
7
0
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
Flatter one on the pads, Ross looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head.
6.5
4
Adam Zampa To Alex Ross
FOUR! Reverse swept nicely. Floated ball on middle, Ross reverse sweeps it towards the deep point region for a boundary.
6.4
1
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
On off, punched towards cover for a single.
6.3
2
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
Slight misfield! Full on middle, Morris drives it towards mid on. The fielder there misfields allowing the batters to make it back for the second.
6.2
2
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
EDGY! Short of a length ball outside off, Morris looks to cut but it takes the outside edge and the ball rolls towards third man. Two taken.
6.1
0
Adam Zampa To Chris Morris
Flatter one on off, Morris pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 6 : 46/3
9 Runs
- 06.1
- 26.2
- 26.3
- 16.4
- 46.5
- 06.6
A. Ross
5 (5)
C. Morris
3 (1)
H. Rauf
0.6-0-9-1
6
0
Haris Rauf To Alex Ross
Good length ball on the pads, Ross looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. 46/3 after the Powerplay and the Stars are well on top at the moment.
5.5
2
Haris Rauf To Alex Ross
Good length ball on middle, Ross punches it down the ground. The batters take two before the fielder comes across and clean it up.
5.4
3
Haris Rauf To Chris Morris
Full delivery outside off, Morris squeezes it through cover. Worrall comes across and dives to make the stop. Three taken.
5.3
W
Haris Rauf To Callum Ferguson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Rauf gets the wicket with a short ball. Thunder sink further into trouble. Rauf has been one of the finds of the tournament and he has delivered yet again. Short delivery down the leg side, Ferguson looks to pull but it takes the gloves and goes towards the keeper. Gotch makes no mistake and Ferguson has to walk back disappointed.
5.2
4
Haris Rauf To Callum Ferguson
FOUR! Not a bad ball but this was a very good shot. Full delivery outside off, Ferguson prods forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
5.1
0
Haris Rauf To Callum Ferguson
Length ball around off, Ferguson pushes it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 5 : 37/2
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 45.2
- W 5.3
- 35.4
- 25.5
- 05.6
C. Ferguson
3 (4)
A. Ross
3 (3)
Nathan Coulter
0.6-0-4-1
5
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Callum Ferguson
Length ball on off, Ferguson guides it to third man for a single. End of a successful over from Nathan Coulter-Nile.
4.5
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Callum Ferguson
BEATEN! Short ball outside off, Ferguson looks to pull but fails to get any bat on it.
4.4
1
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
4.3
0
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
Length ball on middle, worked to mid-wicket.
4.2
2
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Alex Ross
EDGY! Good work from Rauf. Good length ball on off, Ross looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes towards third man. Rauf comes across, dives and makes a good stop. A couple taken.
4.1
W
Nathan Coulter-Nile To Usman Khawaja OUT!
OUT! Dragged on! What a bowling change from Maxwell. He brings on Coulter-Nile and he delivers. He cannot be kept out of this game. He was first involved in a run out and now gets the breakthrough again. Full delivery on middle, Khawaja makes room and then looks to heave it away on the leg side. He gets an inside edge and the ball goes onto hit the stumps. Sydney Thunder are struggling now.
End Of The Over 4 : 33/1
11 Runs
- W 4.1
- 24.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
U. Khawaja
23 (14)
C. Ferguson
2 (2)
G. Maxwell
1.6-0-19-0
4
1
Glenn Maxwell To Usman Khawaja
On the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket for one. 11 runs come off the over and a dropped catch as well.
3.5
4
Glenn Maxwell To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Finally Khawaja gets one off the middle of the bat as he lofts this one over the man at mid off and bags a boundary.
3.4
1
Glenn Maxwell To Callum Ferguson
Shortish delivery on middle, pulled towards mid-wicket for a single.
3.3
3
Glenn Maxwell To Usman Khawaja
Floated ball on off, again Khawaja looks to go over cover and this time gets better connection. Still it is not good enough and Hinchliffe does well to put in a diving effort and save a run for his side.
3.2
1
Glenn Maxwell To Callum Ferguson
On the pads, Ferguson flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a single.
3.1
1
Glenn Maxwell To Usman Khawaja
DROPPED! Clint Hinchliffe has put this one down and one must say it was a tough chance. Floated delivery on off, Khawaja looks to loft this one over the man at cover-point. However, he does not get the timing on it and the ball goes to the left of Clint. He puts in a flying effort, gets two hands on it but the ball pops out of his hands and goes behind. The batters take a single and Khawaja survives.
End Of The Over 3 : 22/1
8 Runs
- 13.1
- 13.2
- 33.3
- 13.4
- 43.5
- 13.6
U. Khawaja
14 (10)
C. Ferguson
0 (0)
D. Worrall
1.6-0-14-0
3
1
Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
The batsman has hit the ball straight over the bowlers head. One run added to the total.
2.5
W
Daniel Worrall To Alex Hales OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Hales is just short and Coulter-Nile has to be credited for this wicket. Good length ball on middle, Hales works it towards mid on and takes off for a single. Nathan Coulter-Nile collects the ball and throws it to the bowler's end. He hits the stumps and the umpire takes it upstairs. The replays roll in and they show that Hales was just short and that means he has to walk back. It is a big, big wicket for the Stars as Hales has been in good form and can take the game away in no time.
2.4
0
Daniel Worrall To Alex Hales
Length ball on off, Hales drives but finds Zampa at cover.
2.3
3
Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
Short ball outside off, Khawaja drives it towards deep cover. Larkin at cover may have gotten a hand on it but the ball is racing to the fence. Maddinson comes across and dives to make a good stop and the batters take three runs.
2.2
4
Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Some good innovation from Khawaja! Full delivery on middle, Khawaja goes across the off stump and scoops it over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
2.1
0
Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
Fullish outside off, Khawaja drives but finds the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/0
8 Runs
- 02.1
- 42.2
- 32.3
- 02.4
- W 2.5
- 12.6
A. Hales
8 (6)
U. Khawaja
6 (6)
G. Maxwell
0.6-0-8-0
2
2
Glenn Maxwell To Alex Hales
Maxwell tosses this one up on middle, Alex flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple before the fielder can come across and clean it up.
1.5
2
Glenn Maxwell To Alex Hales
Floated on middle, Hales works it to the leg side for a couple.
1.4
2
Glenn Maxwell To Alex Hales
Looped up ball on the pads, Hales flicks it nicely towards deep square leg. Hinchliffe runs across and makes a good diving stop. The batters take two.
1.3
0
Glenn Maxwell To Alex Hales
Loopy delivery down the leg side, Hales looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads. The ball goes to the keeper.
1.2
1
Glenn Maxwell To Usman Khawaja
Floated ball outside off, Khawaja dances down the track and then drives it wide of mid off. Maddinson dives to make the stop. A single taken.
1.1
1
Glenn Maxwell To Alex Hales
Maxwell starts with a full delivery on the pads, Hales pushes it down to mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 11.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 21.4
- 21.5
- 21.6
U. Khawaja
5 (5)
A. Hales
1 (1)
D. Worrall
0.6-0-6-0
1
0
Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
Short ball down the leg side, Khawaja makes room and then looks to pull but gets hit on the thigh pad. 6 runs come from the first over and a good start from the Stars.
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Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
BEATEN! Nicely bowled from Worrall! Good length ball outside off, Khawaja looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
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Daniel Worrall To Alex Hales
Length ball outside off, played towards backward point for a single.
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Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
On a length on middle, Usman works it to square leg for a single.
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Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
An appeal for LBW turned down. Good length ball on the leg stump line, Khawaja comes down the pitch and then looks to flick. It hits him on the pads. Worrall and the rest appeal but the umpire shakes his head.
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Daniel Worrall To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Good start for the Thunder and Khawaja! Worrall starts with a fullish delivery outside off, Khawaja prods forward and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.
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Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Usman Khawaja
- Alex Hales
- Callum Ferguson
- Alex Ross
- Chris Morris
- Arjun Nair
- Daniel Sams
- Jay Lenton
- Nathan McAndrew
- Chris Tremain
- Jonathan Cook
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
- Weather Clear
- Toss Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Melbourne Stars beat Sydney Thunder by 28 runs
- Player of the Match Nick Larkin
- Umpire Gerard Abood (AUS), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Paul Wilson (AUS)
- Referee Daryl Harper (AUS)
Match Notes