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Match 51, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Jan 16, 2022
Melbourne Stars Melbourne Stars
150/2 (13.5/20)
Brisbane Heat Brisbane Heat
149/6 (20.0/20)
Melbourne Stars beat Brisbane Heat by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Glenn Maxwell
    37(30)&2/19(4)
Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. The Big Bash League action will continue on 17th with two games coming your way. The first one sees a brushing of shoulders between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers at 1135 IST (0605 GMT). Followed by the clash between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers which will begin at 1445 IST (0915 GMT). But as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Glenn Maxwell wins the Man of the Match award for his all-round performance. He says it was a good start and hope the rest of the fixtures go in their favour. Mentions, the way Stoinis and Cartwright ended the games shows the powerhouse they possess in the middle. Adds, they just tried to match up to the ground and to get a couple of wickets fells really good.
Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, Heat got off to a very good start but the Stars' spinners fought back, squeezed the runs and also got wickets at the right time. Courtesy Ben Duckett, Heat got close to 150. That though was chased off without breaking a sweat.
Brisbane Heat needed wickets at the start but their bowlers were taken to the cleaners. All of them were hit to all parts of the ground. Mark Steketee and James Bazley did get a wicket but that was a little too late. To be honest, they just did not have enough runs on the board.
That is a thumping win for the Stars. They have made a mockery of this run chase. Their openers came out all guns blazing and added 100 in no time. Clarke notched up yet another 50. Both fell in quick succession but Cartwright and Stoinis ensured there were no more wickets to fall and got over the line. Not only they get maximum points from this game but this win will also boost their net run rate.
End Of The Over 13.5 : 150/2
13 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 013.3
  • 213.4
  • 613.5
M. Stoinis
29 (10)
H. Cartwright
16 (7)
J. Bazley
3.5-0-34-1
13.5
6
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! BANG! Marcus Stoinis finishes the game in style. A short ball, on off. Stoinis smokes it over the long on fence for a maximum. MELBOURNE STARS WIN THE GAME BY 8 WICKETS.
13.4
2
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
Back of a length, on off. Stoinis hangs back and lofts it over mid on for a couple of runs.
13.3
0
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
Full length, outside off. Stoinis leaves it alone. It is inside the tramline. A rare dot ball.
13.2
4
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Up and over! A short ball, on off. Marcus Stoinis stays back and pulls it to long on for a boundary. He moves to 21 off just 7 balls.
13.1
1
James Bazley To Hilton Cartwright
Short and on leg. Hilton Cartwright pulls it to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 137/2
23 Runs
  • 612.1
  • 112.2
  • 612.3
  • 212.4
  • 612.5
  • 212.6
M. Stoinis
17 (6)
H. Cartwright
15 (6)
M. Swepson
3-0-38-0
12.6
2
Mitchell Swepson To Marcus Stoinis
On off, pushed through cover for a brace.
12.5
6
Mitchell Swepson To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! BIGGIE! Full and on off. Stoinis smokes it over the long on fence for a maximum.
12.4
2
Mitchell Swepson To Marcus Stoinis
Full and on off. drives it over mid off for a couple.
12.3
6
Mitchell Swepson To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! Just evades the fielder. Is it a bird? It is a plane? No, it is Michael Neser. He has been exceptional in the field throughout the innings. If he would've gathered it, it would've been out of this world. A short ball, on off. Marcus Stoinis pulls it powerfully over wide of long on for a biggie. Michael Neser runs to his right and puts in a dive to that side but could only get his fingertips on it.
12.2
1
Mitchell Swepson To Hilton Cartwright
Flicked to mid-wicket for a single.
12.1
6
Mitchell Swepson To Hilton Cartwright
SIX! BOOM! Short and on leg. Hilton Cartwright goes back and dispatches it brutally over the long on fence for a biggie. It does not matter if the Power Surge is over.
End Of The Over 12 : 114/2
4 Runs
  • 011.1
  • W 11.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 1 WD 11.6
  • 011.6
M. Stoinis
1 (2)
H. Cartwright
8 (4)
J. Bazley
3-0-21-1
11.6
0
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
On middle, Marcus Stoinis works it to mid-wicket.
11.6
wd
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
WIDE! Short and down the leg side, left alone.
11.5
1
James Bazley To Hilton Cartwright
This lands safe! Shorter and on middle, Hilton Cartwright looks to pull, this goes off the top edge, it lands safe on the leg side. A run taken.
11.4
1
James Bazley To Marcus Stoinis
That is brilliant fielding! Fuller and on off, this is driven towards mid off. Michael Neser there dives to his left and stops it. Three saved.
11.3
1
James Bazley To Hilton Cartwright
A single as this is worked through square leg.
Marcus Stoinis is the new man in.
11.2
W
James Bazley To Joe Clarke OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Clarke now walks back but not after doing his job. Another top class kncok by him! He looks to continue the hitting. Comes down the track but James Bazley shortens the length and bowls a slower one. He ends up hitting it high up in the air towards mid on. A good catch taken there.
11.1
0
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
A rare dot! On off, this is pushed to covers.
End Of The Over 11 : 110/1
16 Runs
  • 410.1
  • 1 WD 10.2
  • 410.2
  • 110.3
  • W 10.4
  • 610.5
  • 010.6
H. Cartwright
6 (2)
J. Clarke
62 (34)
M. Steketee
3-0-43-1
10.6
0
Mark Steketee To Hilton Cartwright
Well fielded! A dot to end but the damage was done earlier on! Shorter and on mdidle, this is pulled towards mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his right and stops it.
10.5
6
Mark Steketee To Hilton Cartwright
SIX! Cartwright wastes no time! He gets a full one on middle, this is lofted over the long on fence for a biggie. This is a huge over.
Hilton Cartwright is the new man in.
10.4
W
Mark Steketee To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the man! Maxwell can't believe he has hit that straight to the fielder! That was a poor ball. It was on the pads, Maxwell whips it but straight to short fine leg where Lynn takes an easy catch. Something to be happy about for the Heat.
10.3
1
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
Shorter in length and on the body, it is pulled towards deep square leg for one.
10.2
4
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
FOUR! That is a brave shot! There are two men at the back on the leg side, the boundary is a very long one. This is on the pads, Clarke flicks it uppishly but away from the deep square leg fielder for a boundary.
10.2
wd
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
WIDE! Way too short now, Clarke lets it be. Wided.
10.1
4
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
FOUR! The boundaries continue to flow! Short and on the body, this is pulled behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
DRINKS! It has been all Melbourne Stars until now. Maxwell and Clarke have taken the bowlers to the cleaner and have also won the Bash Boost point. The run rate required under a run a ball and the Stars would back themselves to snatch the three more points as well. Surely, Brisbane Heat need a miracle here to get back in the game. Mark Steketee comes back into the attack for the Heat. Also, Melbourne Stars take the Power Surge. That means only two fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle for the next two overs.
End Of The Over 10 : 94/0
6 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 29.2
  • 29.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
G. Maxwell
37 (29)
J. Clarke
53 (31)
M. Neser
3-0-27-0
9.6
0
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
A yorker on middle, this is jammed back to the bowler.
9.5
1
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Shorter and on the body, this is pulled down towards fine leg for one.
9.4
0
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Angled into the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
9.3
2
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Up and over! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled over mid-wicket for two.
9.2
2
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Really good fifty for Clarke! His excellent Big Bash continues! On middle, a slower one, it is worked through mid-wicket. Two taken.
9.1
1
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Michael Neser is back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 9 : 88/0
7 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
J. Clarke
48 (27)
G. Maxwell
36 (27)
M. Kuhnemann
1-0-7-0
8.6
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Joe Clarke
On middle, Clarke nudges it to mid-wicket.
8.5
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Glenn Maxwell
Another one on the shorter side, Maxwell flicks it through mid-wicket for one more.
8.4
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Joe Clarke
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
8.3
1
Matthew Kuhnemann To Glenn Maxwell
Outside off, this is cut through point for one.
8.2
0
Matthew Kuhnemann To Glenn Maxwell
This time the gap is not found! Short and outside off, this is slapped but to covers.
8.1
4
Matthew Kuhnemann To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Finds the gap brilliantly! Goes short and outside off, Maxwell stays back and slaps it through covers. Boundary.
Matthew Kuhnemann comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 8 : 81/0
6 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 1 WD 7.4
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
G. Maxwell
30 (23)
J. Clarke
47 (25)
J. Bazley
2-0-17-0
7.6
1
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
Length and on off, Maxwell mistimes it towards cover for one.
7.5
1
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
7.4
1
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller and on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
7.4
wd
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
WIDE! A bumper but it is way too short. Wided.
7.3
0
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell makes room and Maxwell is followed with a short one. He looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the body.
7.2
1
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
On the pads, Clarke works it towards deep square leg for one.
7.1
1
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 75/0
11 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 46.6
J. Clarke
45 (23)
G. Maxwell
27 (19)
M. Swepson
2-0-15-0
6.6
4
Mitchell Swepson To Joe Clarke
FOUR! Clarke is in a hurry here! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
6.5
1
Mitchell Swepson To Glenn Maxwell
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
6.4
0
Mitchell Swepson To Glenn Maxwell
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to covers.
6.3
1
Mitchell Swepson To Joe Clarke
Shorter again and on middle, it is pulled down to long on for one.
6.2
4
Mitchell Swepson To Joe Clarke
FOUR! Edgy runs! There is the Bash Boost point for Stars! Shorter and outside off, Clarke looks to cut, it goes off the outside edge down to the third man fence.
6.1
1
Mitchell Swepson To Glenn Maxwell
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 6 : 64/0
11 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 25.4
  • 15.5
  • 25.6
J. Clarke
36 (20)
G. Maxwell
25 (16)
M. Neser
2-0-21-0
5.6
2
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Two more! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. Away from the fielder again, two taken.
5.5
1
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
Leading edge but safe! Length and on off, it takes off. Maxwell looks to work it on the leg side but he gets a leading edge, it lands safe on the off side for one.
5.4
2
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
Two more! On the shorter side yet again, it is pulled through mid-wicket for two.
5.3
4
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! That is a lovely shot! Short, Maxwell rolls his wrists nicely over the delivery and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
5.2
1
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
5.1
1
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
A full toss on the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 5 : 53/0
5 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 1 LB 4.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
G. Maxwell
17 (12)
J. Clarke
33 (18)
M. Swepson
1-0-4-0
4.6
1
Mitchell Swepson To Glenn Maxwell
Tossed up, on off. Maxwell pushes it to mid off for a quick single. 14 runs needed in 30 balls to get the Bash Boost point.
4.5
0
Mitchell Swepson To Glenn Maxwell
Short and outside off. Maxwell stays back and cuts it to cover. Not in the gap.
4.4
1
Mitchell Swepson To Joe Clarke
Full and on off. Clarke advances down the track and hits it to long on for a run.
4.3
lb
Mitchell Swepson To Glenn Maxwell
LEG BYE! Floated, down leg, Maxwell looks to sweep but misses. The ball goes to fine leg off the pads. The batters collect a leg bye.
4.2
1
Mitchell Swepson To Joe Clarke
Around middle, Clarke hits it towards long on for a single.
4.1
1
Mitchell Swepson To Joe Clarke
50 up for Melbourne Stars. Full and on leg. Clarke goes back and clips it to wide of long on for a single.
Change! Mitchell Swepson is on!
End Of The Over 4 : 48/0
13 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
J. Clarke
30 (15)
G. Maxwell
16 (9)
M. Steketee
2-0-27-0
3.6
1
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
Back of a length, on off. Clarke pulls it to wide of long on, but meets the fielder on a bounce. The batters take a single.
3.5
4
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
FOUR! What a shot! Good length, outside off, Clarke makes room and slaps it through covers for a boundary. 21 runs more needed to earn the Bash Boost point.
3.4
0
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
A slower, short ball, outside off. Clarke comes across and looks to scoop it over the keeper's head but misses and tumbles on the off side.
3.3
4
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
FOUR! Top shot! Joe Clarke is on a roll. Full length, on middle. Clarke stays back and lofts it towards wide long on for a boundary.
3.2
0
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
Length ball, on off. Clarke defends it to the off side.
3.1
4
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
FOUR! Up and over the fielder! A full-length ball, on leg. Clarke clips it over the man at deep square leg and it goes into the boundary on a bounce.
End Of The Over 3 : 35/0
11 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
G. Maxwell
16 (9)
J. Clarke
17 (9)
J. Bazley
1-0-11-0
2.6
0
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
Full length, outside off. Maxwell guides it to short third man. A good comeback by Bazley to end the over with two dots.
2.5
0
James Bazley To Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell tries to be creative now. Full and on off. Maxwell goes for the lap sweep but misses.
2.4
1
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
Fuller, on leg. Clarke clips it to mid-wicket for a single now. 11 runs off the first four deliveries.
2.3
4
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
FOUR! Clarke gets innovative this time. A slower, full-length ball, on leg. Clarke shuffles across and scoops it over the keeper's head for a boundary.
2.2
6
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
SIX! ALL THE WAY! Full-length ball, on middle and leg. Clarke stands back and powers it over the long on fence for a biggie. This is pure elegance on display.
2.1
0
James Bazley To Joe Clarke
Touch short, on leg. Clarke hangs back and looks to pull it away but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.
Change! James Bazley is on now!
End Of The Over 2 : 24/0
14 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 41.2
  • 21.3
  • 31.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
J. Clarke
6 (5)
G. Maxwell
16 (7)
M. Steketee
1-0-14-0
1.6
1
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
Good length, on top of off. Clarke taps it to cover and scampers through for a quick single. He retains the strike.
1.5
0
Mark Steketee To Joe Clarke
A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Clarke defends it to mid on.
1.4
3
Mark Steketee To Glenn Maxwell
A length ball, on leg. Maxwell hoicks it through square leg for three runs. Matthew Kuhnemann dives in the deep to save a certain boundary. Brilliant effort by him in the field.
1.3
2
Mark Steketee To Glenn Maxwell
A length ball, outside off. Maxwell guides it towards third man for a couple of runs.
1.2
4
Mark Steketee To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Maxwell is making the most of the lifeline here. Touch short, on leg. Maxwell gets inside the line and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary.
1.1
4
Mark Steketee To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! EDGED BUT SAFE! A good-length ball, outside off. It flies off the deck. Maxwell looks to drive it but gets an outside edge. The ball goes past the keeper and into the boundary at third man.
Mark Steketee to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 10/0
10 Runs
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 40.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 20.5
  • 10.6
G. Maxwell
3 (3)
J. Clarke
5 (3)
M. Neser
1-0-10-0
0.6
1
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
Full length, on middle and leg. Maxwell flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. A bright start for the Stars.
0.5
2
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller, on leg. Maxwell clips it to square leg for a couple now. 59 needed off 55 balls to get the Bash Boost point.
0.4
0
Michael Neser To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller, on middle. Maxwell drives it to mid on. Not in the gap though.
0.3
1
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Full and on off. Clarke pushes it to cover for a quick single.
0.2
0
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
Length ball, on off, worked to mid on.
0.2
wd
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
WIDE! A sharp bouncer, on middle. Clarke leaves it alone. Wide called.
0.1
4
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
FOUR! Clarke is off the mark with a boundary. Fuller, on leg. Clarke stays back and clips it through square leg for a boundary.
0.1
wd
Michael Neser To Joe Clarke
WIDE! Neser starts off with a loosener. A full-length ball, angling down leg, Clarke looks to flick it away but misses. Wide called.
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Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Melbourne Stars beat Brisbane Heat by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Glenn Maxwell
  • Umpire Shawn Craig (AUS), Tony Wilds (AUS) and Simon Lightbody (AUS)
  • Referee Steve Davis (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Brisbane Heat 149/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Power play 2 (16-17): Brisbane Heat 123/4 (24 runs, 1 wickets)
  • Brisbane Heat 100/3 in 15.1 overs
  • Brisbane Heat 50/0 in 6.2 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-4): Brisbane Heat 33/0
  • Power play 2 (11-12): Melbourne Stars 114/2 (22 runs, 2 wickets)
  • Melbourne Stars 103/0 in 10.2 overs
  • Melbourne Stars 50/0 in 4.1 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-4): Melbourne Stars 48/0
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