Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs (DLS method) in Sydney to progress to the Big Bash League's challenger match. After setting the Stars 136 to win, the Thunder superbly defended the low target, with seamer Nathan McAndrew taking 5-16.

The Melbourne Stars’ quest for an elusive maiden Big Bash title is over after Tanveer Sangha spun the Thunder out of a big hole, moving the Sydneysiders a step closer to a spot in next week’s final in Hobart.

Sydney Thunders eliminated Melbourne Stars from the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 after a 21-run victory in the Knockout game played at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney on Wednesday.

Sydney Thunder have won their last four BBL matches against the Melbourne Stars – a fifth consecutive win in this game would equal the Thunder's longest winning run against the Stars in the history of the competition (won five from December 2015 to December 2018).

Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars lock horns in the Big Bash knockout on Wednesday – Richard Mann provides his preview.

Knockout match halted due to lightning during Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars (Photo Source: X(Twitter/Melbourne Stars) The thrill of Australia's premier T20 cricket competition, (BBL 2024-25) continues with the knockout match being played between Sydney Thunder (THU) and Melbourne Stars (STA) in Sydney.

Melbourne Stars (Playing XI) - Sam Harper(WK), Thomas Rogers, Peter Handscomb (in for Beau Webster), Marcus Stoinis(C), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren (in for Joel Paris),