In game 28 of Big Bash League 2024-25held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sydney Sixers He won the toss and decided to throw first. The decision arose in the hope of restricting the Melbourne Stars to a modest total under the lights, but things didn’t quite go as planned. The Stars posted a competitive total of 156/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a masterclass from Glenn Maxwell in the middle.
Glenn Maxwell’s Brilliant Half-Century Guides Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars’ talismanic batsman Maxwell was in superb form as he led the team’s innings. Coming in at number six, Maxwell played an exceptional knock of 58 runs off just 32 balls, finding the boundary five times and clearing it three times with ease. His powerful hitting in the middle got the Stars back on track after the first few wickets. Next to him, Beu Webster He provided valuable support with a steady knock of 48 runs off 41 balls, including two fours and a six. The pair’s partnership guided the Stars to a total that looked challenging on a field with a touch assist for pitchers.
The Sydney Sixers bowling attack, led by the experienced Sean AbbottHe managed to contain the stars’ goal at times. Abbott was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 34 runs in his four overs, including key dismissals that kept the pressure on the Melbourne Stars. fast bowlers Hayden Kerr and Jack Edwards They also contributed a wicket each, but Abbott’s performance was the highlight of the Sixers’ bowling effort. Despite their brilliance, the Sixers were unable to contain Maxwell and Webster’s counterattack, allowing the Stars to post a competitive total.
Melbourne Stars bowling dominates run chase
Chasing 157 for victory, the Sydney Sixers started cautiously with the first match. James Vince leading the way. Vince played a steady 53 runs off 44 balls, finding the boundary six times. However, they lacked support in the middle order as wickets fell at regular intervals and that chase never gained momentum, finishing with just 140/9 in their 20 overs.
The Melbourne Stars bowlers put in a clinical performance, led by Marcos Steketeewho was the outstanding figure. Steketee took 3 wickets for 23 runs in his 3 overs, demonstrating his ability to bowl under pressure. Usama Mir, Peter Sidleand captain Marcos Stoinis They each took two wickets, complementing Steketee’s performance and stifling the Sixers’ progress. The Stars bowlers applied pressure throughout the innings, with tight fielding and well-executed death bowling, eventually guiding the team to a deserved 16-run victory. Maxwell’s brilliant batting, which earned him the Player of the Match award, and Steketee’s exceptional bowling were the highlights. Despite strong individual efforts from Vince, the Sydney Sixers fell short in their chase, and the Stars’ bowlers secured the victory. This win propels the Melbourne Stars further up the 2024-25 BBL points table.
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This is how Twitter reacted:
Melbourne Stars won by 16 runs. Wonderful shot Glenn Maxwell 58*(32). Well played Beau Webster 48 (41). Fantastic Spell Mark Steketee 3/14, Usama Mir 2/19, Peter Siddle 2/26 and M Stoinis 2/30.@EstrellasBBL #BBL14 #MSvSS @Gmaxi_32 @slugwebster @petersiddle403 @MStoinis
– JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 9, 2025
Melbourne stars 2025 souls traded with rcb 2024. I’m not in that perfect rcb zone yet, but they are getting there.
Trying to qualify with that 1 percent chance. Interesting times ahead for them…
– Shravan (@shravanskk194) January 9, 2025
Three wins in a row now for the Melbourne Stars, recovering from tough positions to beat the table-topping Sydney Sixers by 16 runs.
The Stars are now one point out of the top four. The race to the final is heating up.#BBL14
– CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) January 9, 2025
Most runs against opponents in BBL:
Glenn Maxwell vs. Sixers – 812
Chris Lynn vs. Scorchers – 731
Chris Lynn against hurricanes – 711
Chris Lynn vs. Trueno – 669
JAMES VINCE against stars – 656*#BBL #Cricket– Sahil Pednekar 🇮🇳 (@statsbysahil) January 9, 2025
THREE IN A ROW ✅
We remain undefeated in 2025!#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Va8nWwAqZH
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 9, 2025
Fifty-two vital catches from Glenn Maxwell propel Melbourne Stars to a third straight win, coming off the bottom.
– Er Amardeep Kumar Tanti (@amardeep_tanti) January 9, 2025
Glenn Maxwell came in at 4-60…
Then… the game changed. #POTM #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/XyBbo6GnXN
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 9, 2025
Third consecutive victory for Melbourne Stars 🙌🏏#Cricket #BBL14 #MelbourneStars pic.twitter.com/ebs2lFAI2j
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 9, 2025
Melbourne Stars in the best bastards 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
-Ty (@Celtics_boy33) January 9, 2025
Melbourne Stars finally won some matches after almost being eliminated from the tournament. They still have little chance of qualifying for the playoffs. I hope they make it!#BigBashLeague
-Ahrar (@Ahrarahmadd) January 9, 2025
So the Melbourne stars suddenly remembered how to win… It’s a shame it’s probably too late for them in this tournament🤦♂️Another excellent T20 game🏏… This tournament has been brilliant, there are many even games!!! #BBL14
—OsoNoseAzul⚽️🏏🐻💙 (@YouBearsssssss) January 9, 2025