STA vs THU Match 14 Results

11:45 AM IST Right then, that is it from the game. The Melbourne Stars have now lost five games in a trot. The Big Bash League, 2024/25 action continues as we have a game lined up on Sunday, the 29th of December. It will be played between the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!

11:43 AM IST Sam Billings is the Player of the Match. He says that Duckett played well but their bowlers got timely wickets and got them back into the game. He adds that it was a team effort and it was a tight game. Ends by saying that he got used to the conditions well and they are happy with the win.

11:42 AM IST Earlier in the game, the Sydney Thunder scored a well crafted 182, led by Sam Billings' impactful 72 runs off 39 balls. Despite being nearly run out at 18, he capitalized on the missed chance. David Warner and Cameron Bancroft provided a solid start, adding 33 runs in the powerplay, but were dismissed quickly. Jason Sangha supported Billings with a good partnership. Daniel Sams contributed with a late cameo. Beau Webster took 3 wickets for 42 runs, with Peter Siddle and Usama Mir claiming two wickets each, and Joel Paris taking one in his season debut.

11:42 AM IST The Thunder's bowling unit, on the other hand, was impressive, particularly in the second half of the chase. Lockie Ferguson bowled well, taking a wicket in his first over, but the star of the show was Wes Agar. He claimed three wickets while conceding very few runs, putting the brakes on the Stars chase. Every Thunder bowler chipped in with a wicket. The only concern for the Thunder is the injury to Jason Sangha, who hurt his right bicep and had to leave the field. Despite this, the Thunder will be thrilled with their victory.

11:40 AM IST The Sydney Thunder have emerged victorious over the Melbourne Stars by 18 runs, thanks to a stellar bowling performance that restricted the Stars' chase. The Stars' innings got off to a rocky start, losing Sam Harper in the very first over. However, Ben Duckett scored at a healthy rate, keeping the Stars in the hunt. The team seemed to be cruising towards the target until Duckett's dismissal, which broke the backbone of the chase. Despite starts from Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, and Beau Webster, none of them could capitalize on their beginnings. Duckett's half-century was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing batting display.