Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, Live Score and Commentary, BBL, 26 December, 2025
COMPLETED / Match 11 / Sydney Cricket Ground
144/10 (20 ov)
145/3 (17.3 ov)
Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Sam Harper,
Melbourne Stars
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Curran | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sam Harper | 110 | 60 | 12 | 6 | 183.33 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Sean Abbott | 3.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 8.57 |
| Joel Davies | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 |
Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers (PS won by 6 wickets) | Final | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Hobart Hurricanes (SIX won by 57 runs) | Challenger | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers (PS won by 48 runs) | Qualifier | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Brisbane Heat (SIX won by 5 wickets) | Match 40 | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Thunder (SIX won by 5 wickets) | Match 37 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes (HUR won by 3 runs (DLS METHOD)) | Knockout | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers (PS won by 6 wickets) | Match 39 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Adelaide Strikers (MS won by 6 wickets) | Match 34 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Melbourne Renegades (MS won by 8 wickets) | Match 30 | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Sixers (SIX won by 6 wickets) | Match 27 | 8 Jan 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 6 run (1.2 ov): Tom Curran: 2 (3), Sam Harper: 3 (5)
- Last Bat: Jonathan Merlo 14(21) - c S Abbott b Joel Davies Joel Davies
- Fall of Wickets: 1 - 1 Joe Clarke, 55 - 2 Campbell Kellaway, 139 - 3 Jonathan Merlo
- Reviews Remaining: Melbourne Stars - 2 of 2, Sydney Sixers - 2 of 2
- Toss: Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Match 11
- Series: BBL
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Time: 12:35 PM
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
- City: Sydney
- Umpires: Gerard Abood (Australia), Troy Penman (Australia), Ben Treloar (Australia, TV)
- Referee: Dave Gilbert (Australia)
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, delivers cut in the gap to the deep point for four.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and slash cut towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to take bouncer 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.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays cut, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Sam Harper hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 15 (21 runs)
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, Ben Dwarshuis delivers fast ball at yorker, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo goes forward 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 short fine leg for 1 run.
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, Ben Dwarshuis delivers fast ball at good length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays pull, edged!! towards the square leg for 1 run.
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, delivers cut in the gap to the deep point for four.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Jonathan Merlo c S Abbott b Joel Davies 14 (21) Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, no run, c S Abbott b Joel Davies, Caught out !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Jonathan Merlo as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards short mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Sean Abbott for a soft dismissal.
Joel Davies to Tom Curran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Tom Curran hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers arm ball at back of length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.
Joel Davies to Tom Curran, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and Tom Curran hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Joel Davies to Tom Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers off break ball at good length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, Sean Abbott has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sean Abbott delivers fast ball at full length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sam Harper to just 1 run.