RESULT
Big Bash League 26-Dec-2025 | 1:05 PM | Sydney
Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Sam Harper (Australia)
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RESULT
Big Bash League 26-Dec-2025 | 1:05 PM | Sydney
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Sam Harper (Australia)

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খেলার সারসংক্ষেপ
ব্যাটসম্যান
বোলার
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.
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, 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, 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.
Melbourne Stars 143/3
Sam Harper : 109 (57)
Tom Curran : 2 (3)
Joel Davies : 4-0-16-2
Ben Dwarshuis : 3-0-18-0
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.
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 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 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, 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.
Jonathan Merlo c S Abbott b Joel Davies, 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.
Melbourne Stars 139/2
Sam Harper : 107 (55)
Jonathan Merlo : 14 (20)
Ben Dwarshuis : 3-0-18-0
Jack Edwards : 4-0-33-0
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.
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, 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 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 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, 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.
Melbourne Stars 131/2
Sam Harper : 101 (51)
Jonathan Merlo : 12 (18)
Jack Edwards : 4-0-33-0
Sean Abbott : 3-0-28-1
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.
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, 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 !! 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, 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, 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!
Melbourne Stars 110/2
Sam Harper : 80 (45)
Jonathan Merlo : 12 (18)
Sean Abbott : 3-0-28-1
Jack Edwards : 3-0-12-0
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.
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 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 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 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 Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Sean Abbott delivers fast ball at good length, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Melbourne Stars 102/2
Sam Harper : 74 (42)
Jonathan Merlo : 10 (15)
Jack Edwards : 3-0-12-0
Kane Richardson : 2-0-41-0
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run. Overthrow and garnered a single run
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jack Edwards sends down a sharp delivery, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Jonathan Merlo hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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.
Melbourne Stars 99/2
Sam Harper : 73 (40)
Jonathan Merlo : 8 (11)
Kane Richardson : 2-0-41-0
Joel Davies : 3-0-12-1
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, back of length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
Melbourne Stars 79/2
Sam Harper : 53 (34)
Jonathan Merlo : 8 (11)
Joel Davies : 3-0-12-1
Ben Dwarshuis : 2-0-10-0
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Joel Davies bowls a sharp delivery, and Sam Harper hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Joel Davies delivers arm ball at good 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 2 runs.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, trying to hit push, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Melbourne Stars 76/2
Jonathan Merlo : 8 (11)
Sam Harper : 50 (28)
Ben Dwarshuis : 2-0-10-0
Joel Davies : 2-0-9-1
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, 2 runs, Jonathan Merlo goes forward and plays a well-timed flick 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 deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Sam Harper hangs in the crease and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Melbourne Stars 69/2
Sam Harper : 45 (26)
Jonathan Merlo : 6 (7)
Joel Davies : 2-0-9-1
Ben Manenti : 1-0-6-0
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers arm ball at good 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 Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease 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 point for 1 run.
Melbourne Stars 64/2
Sam Harper : 42 (23)
Jonathan Merlo : 4 (4)
Ben Manenti : 1-0-6-0
Joel Davies : 1-0-4-1
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Ben Manenti delivers off break ball at full length, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Ben Manenti to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Ben Manenti delivers off break ball at good length, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Jonathan Merlo to just 1 run.
Ben Manenti to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Ben Manenti to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push 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 square leg for 1 run.
Melbourne Stars 58/2
Sam Harper : 38 (19)
Jonathan Merlo : 2 (2)
Joel Davies : 1-0-4-1
Ben Dwarshuis : 1-0-3-0
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Joel Davies delivers off break ball at good length, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Jonathan Merlo to just 1 run.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper 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 cover for 1 run.
Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo, 1 run, Jonathan Merlo hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Campbell Kellaway c B Azam b Joel Davies, Joel Davies to Campbell Kellaway, no run, c B Azam b Joel Davies, Caught out!! arm ball good length on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes back to take the gamble with pull towards square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Babar Azam. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Joel Davies to Sam Harper, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Melbourne Stars 54/1
Campbell Kellaway : 14 (18)
Sam Harper : 36 (16)
Ben Dwarshuis : 1-0-3-0
Kane Richardson : 1-0-21-0
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Campbell Kellaway hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes back 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.
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Ben Dwarshuis to Campbell Kellaway, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Campbell Kellaway with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Melbourne Stars 51/1
Sam Harper : 35 (15)
Campbell Kellaway : 13 (13)
Kane Richardson : 1-0-21-0
Jack Edwards : 2-0-9-0
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried cut but fails to get bat on it.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Sam Harper hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Kane Richardson 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 square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Sam Harper no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Kane Richardson to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Melbourne Stars 30/1
Sam Harper : 15 (9)
Campbell Kellaway : 13 (13)
Jack Edwards : 2-0-9-0
Sean Abbott : 2-0-20-1
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Campbell Kellaway goes back, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Melbourne Stars 22/1
Sam Harper : 14 (7)
Campbell Kellaway : 6 (9)
Sean Abbott : 2-0-20-1
Jack Edwards : 1-0-1-0
Sean Abbott 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 hook sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Sam Harper hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Sam Harper hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Sean Abbott to Sam Harper, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Sam Harper hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Melbourne Stars 8/1
Campbell Kellaway : 6 (9)
Sam Harper : 0 (1)
Jack Edwards : 1-0-1-0
Sean Abbott : 1-0-6-1
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway goes back and slash punch towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jack Edwards to Sam Harper, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Sam Harper goes forward, swats defensive shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway goes forward 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.
Jack Edwards to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Melbourne Stars 6/1
Campbell Kellaway : 5 (4)
Sam Harper : 0 (0)
Sean Abbott : 1-0-6-1
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Campbell Kellaway goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Sean Abbott to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Joe Clarke b S Abbott, Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, no run, b S Abbott, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A disappointing end for Joe Clarke as batter goes back to play a risky pull. The ball takes an edge, crashes into the stumps, sending Joe Clarke back to the pavilion.
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Joe Clarke with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Sean Abbott to Joe Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.