Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 13-Jan-2026 01:45 PM | Melbourne Cricket Ground
ADS 83/10 (19.3)
MLS 86/4 (15.1)
Melbourne Stars won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Curran* | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 225 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Scott* | 2.1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 5.54 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
Last Wicket:Thomas Fraser Rogers c Jason Sangha b Jamie Overton 32(40) - 77/4 in 14.1 ov.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers — Innings 1 (83/10 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Carey (wk) c Haris Rauf b Tom Curran | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Matthew Short (c) c Sam Harper b Peter Siddle | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Chris Lynn lbw b Tom Curran | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Liam Scott c Sam Harper b Tom Curran | 18 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 90 | |
| Jason Sangha c Campbell Kellaway b Tom Curran | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Jamie Overton b Mitchell Swepson | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| Harry Manenti lbw b Stoinis | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 77.78 | |
| Hasan Ali c Hilton Cartwright b Mitchell Swepson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cameron Boyce c Maxwell b Stoinis | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 | |
| Lloyd Pope st Sam Harper b Mitchell Swepson | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tabraiz Shamsi not out | 8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 83 | 10 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Peter Siddle | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 3.3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2.3 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Campbell Kellaway | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Carey & Matthew Short | 8 | 12 |
| Chris Lynn & Matthew Short | 6 | 9 |
| Liam Scott & Matthew Short | 0 | 4 |
| Liam Scott & Jason Sangha | 7 | 11 |
| Liam Scott & Jamie Overton | 19 | 23 |
| Harry Manenti & Jamie Overton | 2 | 4 |
| Harry Manenti & Hasan Ali | 3 | 1 |
| Harry Manenti & Boyce | 9 | 11 |
| Lloyd Pope & Boyce | 1 | 7 |
| Shamsi & Boyce | 28 | 35 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Carey | 1.6 | 8 |
| 2 | Chris Lynn | 3.3 | 14 |
| 3 | Matthew Short | 4.1 | 14 |
| 4 | Jason Sangha | 5.6 | 21 |
| 5 | Liam Scott | 9.5 | 40 |
| 6 | Jamie Overton | 10.3 | 42 |
| 7 | Hasan Ali | 10.4 | 45 |
| 8 | Harry Manenti | 12.3 | 54 |
| 9 | Lloyd Pope | 13.4 | 55 |
| 10 | Cameron Boyce | 19.3 | 83 |
Melbourne Stars — Innings 2 (86/4 in 15.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) c (sub)Mackenzie Harvey b Liam Scott | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers c Jason Sangha b Jamie Overton | 32 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 80 | |
| Campbell Kellaway c Jamie Overton b Hasan Ali | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blake Macdonald c Harry Manenti b Liam Scott | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) retd hurt | 23 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 115 | |
| Tom Curran not out | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 225 | |
| Hilton Cartwright not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 86 | 4 wkts, 15.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Liam Scott | 2.1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Lloyd Pope | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper & Thomas Rogers | 12 | 12 |
| Campbell Kellaway & Thomas Rogers | 1 | 6 |
| Macdonald & Thomas Rogers | 30 | 33 |
| Stoinis & Thomas Rogers | 34 | 34 |
| Stoinis & Tom Curran | 5 | 4 |
| Hilton Cartwright & Tom Curran | 4 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Harper | 1.6 | 12 |
| 2 | Campbell Kellaway | 2.6 | 13 |
| 3 | Blake Macdonald | 8.3 | 43 |
| 4 | Thomas Fraser Rogers | 14.1 | 77 |
Match Info
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 13-Jan-2026 01:45 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (STA vs ADS)
Melbourne Stars will face Adelaide Strikers in a thrilling match on 13-Jan-2026 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground at 01:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Melbourne Stars is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Adelaide Strikers remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26.
The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Melbourne Stars will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Adelaide Strikers will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Melbourne Stars batting and Adelaide Strikers bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Melbourne Stars showcase its strengths, or will Adelaide Strikers pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 13-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
