Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, 14th Match, Big Bash League

Finished
Big Bash League , December 26, 2023
Sydney Sixers
SIX
154/8 (20)
Melbourne Stars
MS
155/6 (19.3)
MS won by 4 wickets
Sydney Sixers InningSIX Inning154/8 (20 ov)
Melbourne Stars InningMS Inning155/6 (19.3 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Tom Fraser Rogers hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
0.2
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.3
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
2
0.4
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, 2 runs, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
0.5
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 1 run.
2
0.6
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.
End of over 1 (5 runs)
Sam Harper 2 (1)
Tom Fraser Rogers 3 (5)
Melbourne Stars 5/0
Sean Abbott 1-0-5-0
0
1.1
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back and slash punch towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
1.2
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
1.3
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
1.4
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
4
1.5
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tom Fraser Rogers hangs in the crease and caresses ramp shot to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
1.6
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 2 (13 runs)
Tom Fraser Rogers 16 (11)
Sam Harper 2 (1)
Melbourne Stars 18/0
Jackson Bird 1-0-13-0
Sean Abbott 1-0-5-0
0
2.1
Steve O'Keefe to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
2.2
Steve O'Keefe to Tom Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
2.3
Steve O'Keefe to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Sam Harper goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
0
2.4
Steve O'Keefe to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes forward and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
2.5
Steve O'Keefe to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
1
2.6
Steve O'Keefe to Tom Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 3 (5 runs)
Tom Fraser Rogers 18 (14)
Sam Harper 5 (4)
Melbourne Stars 23/0
Steve O'Keefe 1-0-5-0
Jackson Bird 1-0-13-0
0
3.1
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott bowls a sharp delivery, and Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
3.2
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the leg stump, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
3.3
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Sam Harper goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
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3.4
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes back, aims to slam pull, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
1
3.5
Sean Abbott to Tom Fraser Rogers, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
0
3.6
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
End of over 4 (5 runs)
Sam Harper 7 (7)
Tom Fraser Rogers 20 (17)
Melbourne Stars 28/0
Sean Abbott 2-0-9-0
Steve O'Keefe 1-0-5-0
0
4.1
Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
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4.2
Tom Fraser Rogers c M Henriques b JM Bird 20 (19) Jackson Bird to Tom Fraser Rogers, no run, c M Henriques b JM Bird, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Tom Fraser Rogers goes back to hit pull to mid off but it resulted in a catch taken by Moises Henriques. Tom Fraser Rogers is dismissed.
0
4.3
Jackson Bird to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
4.4
Jackson Bird to Beau Webster, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Beau Webster goes forward to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
4.5
Jackson Bird to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Sam Harper goes back, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
4.6
Jackson Bird to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back and caresses pull, edged!! towards third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 5 (9 runs)
Sam Harper 15 (9)
Beau Webster 1 (2)
Melbourne Stars 37/1
Jackson Bird 2-0-22-1
Sean Abbott 2-0-9-0
1
5.1
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
2
5.2
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
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5.3
Sam Harper c JR Philippe b J Edwards 17 (11) Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, c JR Philippe b J Edwards, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back to hit cut to slip, edged!! and resulted in a superb catch taken by Josh Philippe, and Sam Harper is dismissed.
0
5.4
Jack Edwards to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes back to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
5.5
Jack Edwards to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Glenn Maxwell hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
5.6
Jack Edwards to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
End of over 6 (4 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 1 (3)
Beau Webster 2 (3)
Melbourne Stars 41/2
Jack Edwards 1-0-4-1
Jackson Bird 2-0-22-1
0
6.1
Jackson Bird to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
1
6.2
Jackson Bird to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell goes back and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
6.3
Jackson Bird to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
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6.4
Jackson Bird to Glenn Maxwell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Glenn Maxwell no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
4
6.4
Jackson Bird to Glenn Maxwell, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
6
6.5
Jackson Bird to Glenn Maxwell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
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6.6
Glenn Maxwell c JR Philippe b JM Bird 12 (8) Jackson Bird to Glenn Maxwell, no run, c JR Philippe b JM Bird, Caught out !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes back to hit pull to slip, edged!! and resulted in a superb catch taken by Josh Philippe, and Glenn Maxwell is dismissed.
End of over 7 (13 runs)
Glenn Maxwell 12 (8)
Beau Webster 3 (4)
Melbourne Stars 54/3
Jackson Bird 3-0-35-2
Jack Edwards 1-0-4-1
1
7.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
2
7.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Marcus Stoinis, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
7.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
7.4
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back and slash punch towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
7.5
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
7.6
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
End of over 8 (8 runs)
Beau Webster 8 (8)
Marcus Stoinis 3 (2)
Melbourne Stars 62/3
Ben Dwarshuis 1-0-8-0
Jackson Bird 3-0-35-2
0
8.1
Steve O'Keefe to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
2
8.2
Steve O'Keefe to Marcus Stoinis, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis 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 long on for 2 runs.
1
8.3
Steve O'Keefe to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
8.4
Steve O'Keefe to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back and plays a well-timed push 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 long off for 1 run.
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8.5
Marcus Stoinis lbw b SNJ O'Keefe 6 (6) Steve O'Keefe to Marcus Stoinis, no run, lbw b SNJ O'Keefe, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Marcus Stoinis goes back, plays defensive shot but misjudged the line, and the ball hits the pad, Steve O'Keefe appeals for an LBW. The umpire raises his finger, resulting in the dismissal of Marcus Stoinis.
0
8.6
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes forward and dabs push with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 9 (4 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 0 (1)
Beau Webster 9 (9)
Melbourne Stars 66/4
Steve O'Keefe 2-0-9-1
Ben Dwarshuis 1-0-8-0
1
9.1
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
1
9.2
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
9.3
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
9.4
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
2
9.5
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 2 runs, Beau Webster goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
1
9.6
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Beau Webster 14 (13)
Hilton Cartwright 2 (3)
Melbourne Stars 73/4
Jack Edwards 2-0-11-1
Steve O'Keefe 2-0-9-1
1
10.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
4
10.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
10.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back, dabs punch with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
10.4
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Ben Dwarshuis delivers fast ball at back of length, Hilton Cartwright goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
10.5
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
10.6
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Beau Webster goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 11 (6 runs)
Beau Webster 15 (16)
Hilton Cartwright 7 (6)
Melbourne Stars 79/4
Ben Dwarshuis 2-0-14-0
Jack Edwards 2-0-11-1
1
11.1
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
11.2
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
1
11.3
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
1
11.4
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
11.5
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jack Edwards sends down a sharp delivery, Beau Webster goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4
11.6
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Beau Webster goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Beau Webster 20 (20)
Hilton Cartwright 9 (8)
Melbourne Stars 86/4
Jack Edwards 3-0-18-1
Ben Dwarshuis 2-0-14-0
1
12.1
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Steve O'Keefe delivers off break ball at good length, Hilton Cartwright goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
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12.2
Steve O'Keefe to Beau Webster, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Beau Webster goes forward, swats push, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
1
12.3
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright 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 1 run.
1
12.4
Steve O'Keefe to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
1
12.5
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Steve O'Keefe delivers off break ball at good length, Hilton Cartwright goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits Hilton Cartwright to just 1 run.
1
12.6
Steve O'Keefe to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (6 runs)
Beau Webster 22 (23)
Hilton Cartwright 12 (11)
Melbourne Stars 92/4
Steve O'Keefe 3-0-14-1
Jack Edwards 3-0-18-1
1
13.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
0
13.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
13.4
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
13.5
Ben Dwarshuis to Beau Webster, 1 run, An accurately pitched bouncer on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
13.6
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright 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 14 (4 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 14 (14)
Beau Webster 24 (26)
Melbourne Stars 96/4
Ben Dwarshuis 3-0-18-0
Steve O'Keefe 3-0-14-1
0
14.1
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes forward and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
14.2
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
14.3
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes back and caresses ramp shot to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
14.4
Jack Edwards to Beau Webster, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Beau Webster goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
4
14.5
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back and caresses punch to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
2
14.6
Jack Edwards to Hilton Cartwright, 2 runs, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 21 (18)
Beau Webster 29 (28)
Melbourne Stars 108/4
Jack Edwards 4-0-30-1
Ben Dwarshuis 3-0-18-0
1
15.1
Steve O'Keefe to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
4
15.2
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
15.3
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 2 runs.
1
15.4
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
15.5
Steve O'Keefe to Beau Webster, 1 run, Beau Webster goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
0
15.6
Steve O'Keefe to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 16 (9 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 28 (22)
Beau Webster 31 (30)
Melbourne Stars 117/4
Steve O'Keefe 4-0-23-1
Jack Edwards 4-0-30-1
4
16.1
Sean Abbott to Beau Webster, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Beau Webster goes back and caresses inside out shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
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16.2
Beau Webster c J Edwards b S Abbott 35 (32) Sean Abbott to Beau Webster, no run, c J Edwards b S Abbott, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, An unsuccessful attempt by Beau Webster who goes forward to play it towards long on that goes straight to Jack Edwards, who makes the catch for Beau Webster's dismissal.
1
16.3
Sean Abbott to Imad Wasim, 1 run, Imad Wasim goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
4
16.4
Sean Abbott to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright goes back and caresses flick shot to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
16.5
Sean Abbott to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back and slash punch towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
16.6
Sean Abbott to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 36 (25)
Imad Wasim 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars 130/5
Sean Abbott 3-0-22-1
Steve O'Keefe 4-0-23-1
0
17.1
Jackson Bird to Imad Wasim, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Imad Wasim goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
17.2
Jackson Bird to Imad Wasim, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Imad Wasim goes forward, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
17.3
Jackson Bird to Imad Wasim, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Imad Wasim goes back, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
17.4
Jackson Bird to Imad Wasim, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Imad Wasim goes back, plays punch in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
17.5
Jackson Bird to Imad Wasim, 2 runs, Imad Wasim goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
1
17.6
Jackson Bird to Imad Wasim, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Imad Wasim goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Imad Wasim 8 (7)
Hilton Cartwright 36 (25)
Melbourne Stars 137/5
Jackson Bird 4-0-42-2
Sean Abbott 3-0-22-1
4
18.1
Sean Abbott to Imad Wasim, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Imad Wasim goes back, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
18.2
Sean Abbott to Imad Wasim, 2 runs, Imad Wasim goes back and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
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18.3
Imad Wasim c DPHughes b S Abbott 14 (10) Sean Abbott to Imad Wasim, no run, c DPHughes b S Abbott, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Imad Wasim as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long off, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Daniel Hughes for a soft dismissal.
1
18.4
Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
2
18.5
Sean Abbott to Hilton Cartwright, 2 runs, Hilton Cartwright goes back 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 2 runs.
1
18.6
Sean Abbott to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Sean Abbott delivers fast ball at yorker, Hilton Cartwright goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Hilton Cartwright 39 (27)
Jonathan Merlo 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars 147/6
Sean Abbott 4-0-32-2
Jackson Bird 4-0-42-2
0
19.1
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Ben Dwarshuis bowls a sharp delivery, and Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
19.2
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
19.3
Ben Dwarshuis to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! bouncer, short length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright goes back, plays pull in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Match Details
Date
2023-12-26 07:05 AM
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Toss
Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Gerard Abood
  • Paul Wilson
Tv Umpires
  • Claire Polosak
Match Referee
  • Bob Stratford