The big bash league 2024 between Melbourne stars and Sydney sixers was pure entertainment to the cricket fans. The game was played in the legendary Sydney Cricket Ground and was characterized by massive hits, quick runs and a great run chase. It was a massive result by Melbourne stars that battled fiercely and established a high target. Sydney Sixers, however, played very confidently and in control. James Vince scored an unbeaten hundred and made his team beat the opponent easily. The target was easily run down by the Sixers who demonstrated their good depth in batting and match awareness.
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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match no 11 BBL 2024 Details
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers (MS vs SS) |
| Match Number | 11th Match |
| Tournament | Big Bash League |
| Season | 2024–25 |
| Date | December 26, 2024 |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Toss | Sydney Sixers won the toss and fielded |
| Result | Sixers won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | James Vince (Sydney Sixers) |
| Cricinfo MVP | James Vince |
| Match Type | Night Match (T20) |
| Points | Sydney Sixers – 2, Melbourne Stars – 0 |
Pitch Conditions – Sydney Cricket Ground
The pitch in Sydney Cricket Ground was very good to play. It was a flat surface with a good bounce and the batters were able to execute the shots. Fast Bowlers could not keep the runs in check particularly when it was the powerplay overs. The accuracy of the bowlers who were the spinners was in a way successful but on the whole it was a scoring wicket.
| Factor | Details |
| Pitch Nature | Flat batting surface |
| Batting Support | Very good |
| Bowling Help | Limited |
| Bounce | True and even |
| Outfield | Fast |
| Par Score | 185–195 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Match No 11 Big Bash League 2024 Overview
The 11th game of the Big Bash League 2024 between the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers was the game which became a battle of batting at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Explosive stroke play, high scoring and a masterclass chase saw fans witness as Sydney Sixers beat Melbourne stars by 8 wickets and 11 balls to go. Melbourne Stars recorded a good score of 194/9 with a glowing performance of Ben Duckett and stability of the middle order. The target however was not enough as Sydney Sixers retaliated with one of the best chases of the season. England batter James Vince was a star who struck an unbeaten century, which took the Sixers to 198 for 2 in 18.1 overs only. The composed, but forceful, innings played by Vince completely swayed the direction of the game and made him win the Player of the Match and Cricinfo MVP awards. The outcome reinforced the place of Sydney Sixers in the points table and brought out their leadership in the run chases.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Match Scorecard
First Innings – Melbourne Stars (194/9 in 20 Overs)
Melbourne stars began their innings with good intent and aggressive batting. Ben Duckett appeared to be very confident and struck the bowlers of the Sydney Sixers since the very first moment of the match. He released strong shots on the off-side and put to task any loose delivery. Duckett scored his half-century very fast and provided the Stars with the flying start in the powerplay. Thomas Rogers assisted Duckett temporarily, but was forced out. Neither could Sam Harper remain at the crease long. Duckett was losing wickets, but was still scoring at a great rate and kept the scoreboard going. It was his 68 knock on 29 balls that propelled the innings of the Stars.
When Duckett was dismissed, Glenn Maxwell came in and played in his typical aggressive fashion. He struck a couple of big sixes and had maintained the pressure on bowlers. This was given some stability by Marcus Stoinis, but he was unable to accelerate as he should have done. In the subsequent overs Hilton Cartwright and Tom Curran played their part. During the death overs, the Stars frequently lost their wickets, thus preventing them from reaching the 200-run mark. Bowlers of Sydney Sixers, particularly Todd Murphy and Ben Dwarshuis, bowled well during middle overs and got critical wickets. Nevertheless, Melbourne Stars were able to record a high score of 194 runs and this was contestable on a pitch that was favorable to the batters.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Ben Duckett | 68 | 29 | 10 | 2 | 234.48 |
| Thomas Rogers | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Sam Harper (wk) | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 32 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 188.23 |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | 20 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 105.26 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Tom Curran | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Jonathan Merlo | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Usama Mir | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Doug Warren | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
Extras: 7
Total: 194/9 (20 overs, RR: 9.70)
Fall of Wickets – Melbourne Stars
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| 1 | 16 | 1.4 |
| 2 | 77 | 6.5 |
| 3 | 106 | 8.4 |
| 4 | 132 | 11.6 |
| 5 | 150 | 14.1 |
| 6 | 178 | 17.2 |
| 7 | 183 | 18.2 |
| 8 | 185 | 18.4 |
| 9 | 194 | 19.6 |
Bowling – Sydney Sixers
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
| Jackson Bird | 3 | 35 | 3 | 11.66 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 50 | 1 | 12.50 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Todd Murphy | 4 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Hayden Kerr | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Jack Edwards | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.00 |
Second Innings – Sydney Sixers (198/2 in 18.1 Overs)
Sydney Sixers started their pursuit with a lot of confidence as they knew the ground was favorable to bat. Josh Philippe batted aggressively during the powerplay and made fast scores. He struck limits sooner and he put the Sixers in a good start.
Philippe having disalighted, James Vince assumed complete mastery of the innings. He was calm and composed in his knocks, and he never gave a chance to the run rate to rise. Vince turned the strike well and picked boundaries at the right time. He was very timely and demonstrated command in his shots.
Moises Henriques backed Vince briefly then leaped out, but the Sixers were already beyond the necessary pace of running. Vince was later joined by Jordan Silk and carried on with the rough tactics. The two created a good working relationship and ensured that there would be no last minute surprises. James Vince made a century in style and could not be beaten at 101 off 58 balls. His hits consisted of both big hits and precision boundaries. Sydney Sixers pursued the target in 18.1 overs and easily won the match by 8 wickets and 11 balls to spare.
This pursuit by the Sixers was easy, steady, and assured and it was a definite demonstration of their strength at the bat and their knowledge of the game.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Josh Philippe (wk) | 42 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 182.60 |
| James Vince | 101* | 58 | 12 | 4 | 174.13 |
| Moises Henriques (c) | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Jordan Silk | 34* | 19 | 3 | 1 | 178.94 |
Extras: 10
Total: 198/2 (18.1 overs, RR: 10.89)
Fall of Wickets – Sydney Sixers
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| 1 | 83 | 7.6 |
| 2 | 99 | 10.4 |
Bowling – Melbourne Stars
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Peter Siddle | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 39 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Doug Warren | 2.1 | 24 | 0 | 11.07 |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Match no 11 BBL 2024 Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Performance |
| Top Scorer | James Vince | Sixers | 101* |
| Best Batter (Stars) | Ben Duckett | Stars | 68 |
| Best Bowler | Jackson Bird | Sixers | 3 wickets |
| Best Support Batter | Josh Philippe | Sixers | 42 |
| Player of the Match | James Vince | Sixers | Match-winning century |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Match no 11 BBL 2024 Squads
Melbourne Stars Squad
| Player | Role |
| Ben Duckett | Top-order Batter |
| Thomas Rogers | Opening Batter |
| Sam Harper | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | Batting All-rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis (C) | Batting All-rounder |
| Hilton Cartwright | Middle-order Batter |
| Tom Curran | Bowling All-rounder |
| Jonathan Merlo | All-rounder |
| Usama Mir | Spin Bowler |
| Doug Warren | Fast Bowler |
| Peter Siddle | Fast Bowler |
Sydney Sixers Squad
| Player | Role |
| Josh Philippe | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| James Vince | Top-order Batter |
| Moises Henriques (C) | Batting All-rounder |
| Jordan Silk | Middle-order Batter |
| Jack Edwards | All-rounder |
| Hayden Kerr | Bowling All-rounder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Fast Bowler |
| Akeal Hosein | Spin Bowler |
| Todd Murphy | Spin Bowler |
| Jackson Bird | Fast Bowler |
| Lachlan Shaw | Batter |
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Match no 11 BBL 2024 Highlights
- The toss was won by Sydney Sixers with the decision to open the field first at Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Ben Duckett provided a quick half-century to Melbourne Stars in a fast and aggressive mode of opening.
- Duckett marked 68 runs with only 29 balls and controlled the power plays overs.
- Glenn Maxwell scored attacking shots in the middle overs and struck crucial sixes.
- Wickets continued to fall at frequent rates to Melbourne Stars.
- The bowlers of the Sydney Sixers took the major wickets during the middle and death over.
- Melbourne Stars ended their innings with an excellent 194 wicket at 9 wickets.
- Josh Philippe began the pursuit favorably to Sydney Sixers with choice boundaries.
- James Vince performed a steady and composed chase.
- Vince had made a century which they had never lost, and led the team easily.
- Jordan Silk was on the side of Vince and assisted in completing the game early.
- It took Sydney Sixers only 18.1 overs to achieve the target.
- Sixers emerged victors in the match by 8 wickets and 11 balls to spare.
- James Vince was selected as the Player of the Match due to his fantastic century.
Conclusion
Sydney Sixers gave a commanding performance to Melbourne Stars particularly in the bat. Stars was intentional and aggressive but lacked discipline and discipline in the bowling department. The match was marked by the highlight in which James Vince hit the century and one of the best innings of the Big Bash League 2024. This victory saw Sydney Sixers keep their excellent streak in the tournament, and Melbourne Stars had to practice their bowling strategies in matches featuring high scores.
FAQs
By 8 wickets Sydney Sixers claimed the win. They pursued the target at leisure with overs to spare.
James Vince was awarded the Player of the Month. He had a brilliant unconquered century.
The Melbourne Stars had a total of 194 runs with 9 wickets. Their aggregate was good, but insufficient in a batting-favouring field.
James Vince made an unbeaten 101. The whole run chase was dominated by his innings.
The game was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The pitch there favoured games of high scores.
