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Melbourne Stars 1st Innings	Sydney Thunder 1st Innings

Melbourne Stars 1st Innings

Sydney Thunder 1st Innings

19th Over

Stay tuned for more live coverage of the KFC Big Bash League, including two matches tomorrow. The next match in Melbourne is the Renegades vs Scorchers match at Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. Goodbye from the MCG.
Sydney Thunder 4/154 off 19 overs (Warner 102* Smith 21 Dunk 19* Faulkner 2/20) defeated Melbourne Stars 7/153 off 20 overs (Hussey 52 Wright 27* Bailey 23 Bollinger 2/22 Coyte 2/26) by 6 wickets. Attendance 23,496. MOTM - David Warner.
The comeback from Victorian hero Shane Warne, didn't eventuate to great heights for his new side Melbourne Stars. He wasn't required to bat and was hit for 0/19 off his 2 overs, running into the whirlwind of Warner.
What a captain's knock from David Warner! Carrying over his Test Match form from Hobart, Warner struck a magnificent unbeaten century (102 off 51 balls, 6x4 6x6) to see his side home.
Over 18.6: Hussey to Dunk, FOUR, driven wide of mid on to the boundary, with Dunk hitting the winning runs for the Thunder with 6 balls and 6 wickets to spare.
Over 18.5: Hussey to Dunk, no run, defended into the off side
Over 18.4: Hussey to Warner, one run, driven to long off for a single. Thunder 150 runs (81m 112b).
Over 18.3: Hussey to Warner, two runs, turned to the large gap again at mid wicket to reach a wonderful entertainin century. Warner 100 runs - 81m 50b 6x4 6x6).
Over 18.2: Hussey to Warner, no run, played back to the bowler to build the suspense!
Over 18.1: Hussey to Warner, two runs, gently placed into the large gap at mid wicket for two, taking Warner to 99*

Stay tuned for more live coverage of the KFC Big Bash League, including two matches tomorrow. The next match in Melbourne is the Renegades vs Scorchers match at Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. Goodbye from the MCG.

Sydney Thunder 4/154 off 19 overs (Warner 102* Smith 21 Dunk 19* Faulkner 2/20) defeated Melbourne Stars 7/153 off 20 overs (Hussey 52 Wright 27* Bailey 23 Bollinger 2/22 Coyte 2/26) by 6 wickets. Attendance 23,496. MOTM - David Warner.

The comeback from Victorian hero Shane Warne, didn't eventuate to great heights for his new side Melbourne Stars. He wasn't required to bat and was hit for 0/19 off his 2 overs, running into the whirlwind of Warner.

What a captain's knock from David Warner! Carrying over his Test Match form from Hobart, Warner struck a magnificent unbeaten century (102 off 51 balls, 6x4 6x6) to see his side home.

Over 18.6: Hussey to Dunk, FOUR, driven wide of mid on to the boundary, with Dunk hitting the winning runs for the Thunder with 6 balls and 6 wickets to spare.

Over 18.5: Hussey to Dunk, no run, defended into the off side

Over 18.4: Hussey to Warner, one run, driven to long off for a single. Thunder 150 runs (81m 112b).

Over 18.3: Hussey to Warner, two runs, turned to the large gap again at mid wicket to reach a wonderful entertainin century. Warner 100 runs - 81m 50b 6x4 6x6).

Over 18.2: Hussey to Warner, no run, played back to the bowler to build the suspense!

Over 18.1: Hussey to Warner, two runs, gently placed into the large gap at mid wicket for two, taking Warner to 99*

18th Over

Hussey replaces Dernbach (4-0-36-0) at the Southern End
Over 17.6: Wright to Warner, one run, short delivery is pulled to Voges at deep square leg. Thunder 4/145 off 18 overs, require 9 off 12 balls.
Over 17.5: Wright to Dunk, one run, driven to Hussey at long off for a single
Over 17.4: Wright to Dunk, no run, slower ball into the pad outside the line of leg stump
Over 17.3: Wright to Warner, one run, firmly struck to long off for a single
Over 17.2: Wright to Warner, SIX, wonderfully struck over long on for another six! Warner moves to 95*
Over 17.1: Wright to Warner, two runs, top edged skied shot to deep cover falls just short of Quiney sprinting in from the boundary for the catch. Warner/Dunk 50 Partnerhsip (24m 34b)

Hussey replaces Dernbach (4-0-36-0) at the Southern End

Over 17.6: Wright to Warner, one run, short delivery is pulled to Voges at deep square leg. Thunder 4/145 off 18 overs, require 9 off 12 balls.

Over 17.5: Wright to Dunk, one run, driven to Hussey at long off for a single

Over 17.4: Wright to Dunk, no run, slower ball into the pad outside the line of leg stump

Over 17.3: Wright to Warner, one run, firmly struck to long off for a single

Over 17.2: Wright to Warner, SIX, wonderfully struck over long on for another six! Warner moves to 95*

Over 17.1: Wright to Warner, two runs, top edged skied shot to deep cover falls just short of Quiney sprinting in from the boundary for the catch. Warner/Dunk 50 Partnerhsip (24m 34b)

17th Over

Over 16.6: Dernbach to Warner, one run, short slower ball is taken from outside off stump and directed through mid wicket. Thunder 4/134 off 17 overs, require 20 off 18 balls.
Over 16.5: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, interesting bunt shot from outside off stump is well placed into the gap at mid wicket to allow for two runs
Over 16.4: Dernbach to Dunk, one run, pulled through square leg for a single
Over 16.3: Dernbach to Warner, one run, cut backward of point for a single
Over 16.2: Dernbach to Warner, SIX, a good length slower delivery from the back of the hand is struck with absolute ease over the long off boundary, giving Warner his 5th six off the innings.
Over 16.1: Dernbach to Dunk, one run, nudged off the hip to short fine leg

Over 16.6: Dernbach to Warner, one run, short slower ball is taken from outside off stump and directed through mid wicket. Thunder 4/134 off 17 overs, require 20 off 18 balls.

Over 16.5: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, interesting bunt shot from outside off stump is well placed into the gap at mid wicket to allow for two runs

Over 16.4: Dernbach to Dunk, one run, pulled through square leg for a single

Over 16.3: Dernbach to Warner, one run, cut backward of point for a single

Over 16.2: Dernbach to Warner, SIX, a good length slower delivery from the back of the hand is struck with absolute ease over the long off boundary, giving Warner his 5th six off the innings.

Over 16.1: Dernbach to Dunk, one run, nudged off the hip to short fine leg

16th Over

Dernbach replaces Faulkner (4-0-20-2) at the Southern End.
Over 15.6: Wright to Dunk, one run, full delivery is punched straight, with Hussey coming in from the rope to collect. Thunder 4/122, require 32 off 24 balls to win.
Over 15.5: Wright to Dunk, no run, slower ball is defended to Warne at cover for no run
Over 15.4: Wright to Warner, one run, full toss is driven to long off for one.
Over 15.3: Wright to Dunk, one run, short delivery is pulled directly to Voges at deep square leg
Over 15.2: Wright to Dunk, two runs, flicked into the large gap at deep backward square leg for another easy two runs.
Over 15.1: Wright to Dunk, two runs, driven wide of deep cover for an easy two

Dernbach replaces Faulkner (4-0-20-2) at the Southern End.

Over 15.6: Wright to Dunk, one run, full delivery is punched straight, with Hussey coming in from the rope to collect. Thunder 4/122, require 32 off 24 balls to win.

Over 15.5: Wright to Dunk, no run, slower ball is defended to Warne at cover for no run

Over 15.4: Wright to Warner, one run, full toss is driven to long off for one.

Over 15.3: Wright to Dunk, one run, short delivery is pulled directly to Voges at deep square leg

Over 15.2: Wright to Dunk, two runs, flicked into the large gap at deep backward square leg for another easy two runs.

Over 15.1: Wright to Dunk, two runs, driven wide of deep cover for an easy two

15th Over

Wright replaces Dernbach (3-0-24-0) at the Members End.
Over 14.6: Faulkner to Warner, no run, play and miss attempting to cut a slower ball outside off stump. Thunder 4/115 off 15 overs. 39 off 30 required.
Over 14.5: Faulkner to Dunk, one run, square driven to deep point for a single
Over 14.4: Faulkner to Dunk, two runs, short delivery wide of off stump is directed very high and backward of point, just landing safe.
Over 14.3: Faulkner to Dunk, wide, full delivery down the leg side
Over 14.3: Faulkner to Dunk, no run, short delivery is awkwardly dealt with by Dunk, striking the thigh pad
Over 14.2: Faulkner to Dunk, no run, defended to backward point where White fields cleanly
Over 14.1: Faulkner to Warner, one run, driven to long off for a single

Wright replaces Dernbach (3-0-24-0) at the Members End.

Over 14.6: Faulkner to Warner, no run, play and miss attempting to cut a slower ball outside off stump. Thunder 4/115 off 15 overs. 39 off 30 required.

Over 14.5: Faulkner to Dunk, one run, square driven to deep point for a single

Over 14.4: Faulkner to Dunk, two runs, short delivery wide of off stump is directed very high and backward of point, just landing safe.

Over 14.3: Faulkner to Dunk, wide, full delivery down the leg side

Over 14.3: Faulkner to Dunk, no run, short delivery is awkwardly dealt with by Dunk, striking the thigh pad

Over 14.2: Faulkner to Dunk, no run, defended to backward point where White fields cleanly

Over 14.1: Faulkner to Warner, one run, driven to long off for a single

14th Over

Faulkner replaces McKay (3-0-21-1) at the Southern End
The crowd has just been announced of 23,496 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Over 13.6: Dernbach to Warner, one run, full delivery is driven to long off for a single and collected by Hussey. Thunder 4/110 off 14 overs.
Over 13.5: Dernbach to Dunk, one run, a short delivery strikes Dunk on the gloves after he was hurried for pace. Warner scampers through for a quick single.
Over 13.4: Dernbach to Warner, one run, full delivery is flicked off the toes to deep mid wicket. Warner is doing this very comfortably at the moment.
Over 13.3: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, wide delivery is slapped to deep cover, where Dunk runs back hard for two more
Over 13.2: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, driven wide of long off for two
Over 13.1: Dernbach to Dunk, leg bye, off the pad towards short third man

Faulkner replaces McKay (3-0-21-1) at the Southern End

The crowd has just been announced of 23,496 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Over 13.6: Dernbach to Warner, one run, full delivery is driven to long off for a single and collected by Hussey. Thunder 4/110 off 14 overs.

Over 13.5: Dernbach to Dunk, one run, a short delivery strikes Dunk on the gloves after he was hurried for pace. Warner scampers through for a quick single.

Over 13.4: Dernbach to Warner, one run, full delivery is flicked off the toes to deep mid wicket. Warner is doing this very comfortably at the moment.

Over 13.3: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, wide delivery is slapped to deep cover, where Dunk runs back hard for two more

Over 13.2: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, driven wide of long off for two

Over 13.1: Dernbach to Dunk, leg bye, off the pad towards short third man

13th Over

Dernbach replaces Faulkner (3-0-15-2) at the Members End.
Over 12.6: McKay to Warner, FOUR, short delivery is pulled to deep square leg, one bounce and over the boundary. Thunder 100 runs (58m 78b). Thunder 4/102 off 13 overs.
Over 12.5: McKay to Warner, no run, a slower ball bouncer is underedged into the upper leg of Warner, causing some discomfort
Over 12.4: McKay to Warner, FOUR, powerfully pulled to deep mid wicket for his 5th boundary
Over 12.3: McKay to Warner, FOUR, an attempted pull shot finds the top edge of the bat which just clears the reach of the keeper, and flies to the boundary
Over 12.2: McKay to Dunk, one run, gently dropped into the off side for a quick single
Over 12.1: McKay to Dunk, no run, defended off the back foot down the pitch

Dernbach replaces Faulkner (3-0-15-2) at the Members End.

Over 12.6: McKay to Warner, FOUR, short delivery is pulled to deep square leg, one bounce and over the boundary. Thunder 100 runs (58m 78b). Thunder 4/102 off 13 overs.

Over 12.5: McKay to Warner, no run, a slower ball bouncer is underedged into the upper leg of Warner, causing some discomfort

Over 12.4: McKay to Warner, FOUR, powerfully pulled to deep mid wicket for his 5th boundary

Over 12.3: McKay to Warner, FOUR, an attempted pull shot finds the top edge of the bat which just clears the reach of the keeper, and flies to the boundary

Over 12.2: McKay to Dunk, one run, gently dropped into the off side for a quick single

Over 12.1: McKay to Dunk, no run, defended off the back foot down the pitch

12th Over

McKay replaces Warne (2-0-19-0) at the Southern End.
Over 11.6: Faulkner to Warner, two runs, driven through point for two. Thunder 4/89 off 12 overs.
Over 11.5: Faulkner to Dunk, one run, turned off the hip to fine leg to get off the mark
Over 11.4: Faulkner to Dunk, no run, defended back down the pitch
Philipson c Hussey b Faulkner 2 (8m 7b). FOW 4/86. Ben Dunk is the new batter.
Over 11.3: Faulkner to Philipson, no run, OUT, a short delivery comes quickly onto the bat, with the ball ballooning off the splice of the bat for a simple catch to Hussey at mid on.
Over 11.2: Faulkner to Philipson, no run, defended towards point
Over 11.1: Faulkner to Warner, one run, firmly driven to Wright at long on

McKay replaces Warne (2-0-19-0) at the Southern End.

Over 11.6: Faulkner to Warner, two runs, driven through point for two. Thunder 4/89 off 12 overs.

Over 11.5: Faulkner to Dunk, one run, turned off the hip to fine leg to get off the mark

Over 11.4: Faulkner to Dunk, no run, defended back down the pitch

Philipson c Hussey b Faulkner 2 (8m 7b). FOW 4/86. Ben Dunk is the new batter.

Over 11.3: Faulkner to Philipson, no run, OUT, a short delivery comes quickly onto the bat, with the ball ballooning off the splice of the bat for a simple catch to Hussey at mid on.

Over 11.2: Faulkner to Philipson, no run, defended towards point

Over 11.1: Faulkner to Warner, one run, firmly driven to Wright at long on

11th Over

Faulkner replaces Wright (2-0-17-1) at the Members End
Over 10.6: Warne to Philipson, no run, defended towards cover to complete the over. Thunder 3/85 off 11 overs with Warner playing a key role for his side.
Over 10.5: Warne to Philipson, no run, inside edge into the pad
Over 10.4: Warne to Warner, one run, pushed through mid wicket for a single
Over 10.3: Warne to Warner, SIX, advancing to slap another six way back into the Southern Stand over the sight screen. Warner 50 (47m 25b 3x4 4x6).
Over 10.2: Warne to Philipson, one run, leading edge is chipped up in the air, just rising above the reach of Warne. The crowd was up ready to celebrate Warne's 1st wicket.
Over 10.1: Warne to Philipson, no run, defended towards White at cover

Faulkner replaces Wright (2-0-17-1) at the Members End

Over 10.6: Warne to Philipson, no run, defended towards cover to complete the over. Thunder 3/85 off 11 overs with Warner playing a key role for his side.

Over 10.5: Warne to Philipson, no run, inside edge into the pad

Over 10.4: Warne to Warner, one run, pushed through mid wicket for a single

Over 10.3: Warne to Warner, SIX, advancing to slap another six way back into the Southern Stand over the sight screen. Warner 50 (47m 25b 3x4 4x6).

Over 10.2: Warne to Philipson, one run, leading edge is chipped up in the air, just rising above the reach of Warne. The crowd was up ready to celebrate Warne's 1st wicket.

Over 10.1: Warne to Philipson, no run, defended towards White at cover

10th Over

Over 9.6: Wright to Philipson, one run, short ball is whipped in front of square leg for a single to get off the mark. Thunder 3/77 off 10 overs, and are still on track with their run chase.
Over 9.5: Wright to Warner, one run, full delivery is dug out through mid off for a single.
Over 9.4: Wright to Warner, SIX, Warner smashes a good length delivery with ease, with the ball flying high over long on and way back into the crowd for SIX!
Smith c Voges b Wright 21 (24m 24b). FOW 3/69. Craig Philipson is the new batsman.
Over 9.3: Wright to Smith, no run, OUT, sliced high in the air to deep cover, where Voges takes a safe catch in front of his eyes, a couple of metres from the boundary.
Over 9.2: Wright to Smith, FOUR, thick outside edge beats the dive of Wade and races to the rope.
Over 9.1: Wright to Smith, no run, Smith attempts to guide a short delivery over the keeper, but misses the ball.

Over 9.6: Wright to Philipson, one run, short ball is whipped in front of square leg for a single to get off the mark. Thunder 3/77 off 10 overs, and are still on track with their run chase.

Over 9.5: Wright to Warner, one run, full delivery is dug out through mid off for a single.

Over 9.4: Wright to Warner, SIX, Warner smashes a good length delivery with ease, with the ball flying high over long on and way back into the crowd for SIX!

Smith c Voges b Wright 21 (24m 24b). FOW 3/69. Craig Philipson is the new batsman.

Over 9.3: Wright to Smith, no run, OUT, sliced high in the air to deep cover, where Voges takes a safe catch in front of his eyes, a couple of metres from the boundary.

Over 9.2: Wright to Smith, FOUR, thick outside edge beats the dive of Wade and races to the rope.

Over 9.1: Wright to Smith, no run, Smith attempts to guide a short delivery over the keeper, but misses the ball.

9th Over

Wright replaces Hussey (1-0-13-0) at the Members End.
Over 8.6: Warne to Warner, two runs, swept to deep square leg for two to complete the first over from Warne in his comeback. Thunder 2/65 off 9 overs.
Over 8.5: Warne to Warner, no run, cut to point for no run
Over 8.4: Warne to Warner, SIX, Warner smacks Warne over the sightscreen for six, which is greeted with boos from the crowd!
Over 8.3: Warne to Warner, two runs, cut backward of point, with Warner sprinting hard to secure two
Over 8.2: Warne to Warner, no run, mistimed drive into the pitch and back to Warne. The crowd is buzzing, watching the every move of their favourite son who has returned to the 'G.
Over 8.1: Warne to Smith, one run, gently nudged around the corner.

Wright replaces Hussey (1-0-13-0) at the Members End.

Over 8.6: Warne to Warner, two runs, swept to deep square leg for two to complete the first over from Warne in his comeback. Thunder 2/65 off 9 overs.

Over 8.5: Warne to Warner, no run, cut to point for no run

Over 8.4: Warne to Warner, SIX, Warner smacks Warne over the sightscreen for six, which is greeted with boos from the crowd!

Over 8.3: Warne to Warner, two runs, cut backward of point, with Warner sprinting hard to secure two

Over 8.2: Warne to Warner, no run, mistimed drive into the pitch and back to Warne. The crowd is buzzing, watching the every move of their favourite son who has returned to the 'G.

Over 8.1: Warne to Smith, one run, gently nudged around the corner.

8th Over

And the crowd goes wild!! Shane Warne comes onto bowl from his customary Southern Stand End, replacing Wright (1-0-5-0).
Over 7.6: Hussey to Smith, one run, driven to mid off for one. Thunder 2/54 off 8 overs.
Over 7.5: Hussey to Warner, one run, pushed to deep mid wicket
Over 7.4: Hussey to Warner, FOUR, powerfully struck straight drive beats the chase from McKay from long off. Thunder 50 Runs (35m 46b)
Over 7.3: Hussey to Warner, SIX, lofted very high and very straight. McKay runs in from long off, and takes the catch above his eyes. But he can't hold his balance and steps over the line while holding ball. So six the result to Warner in a lucky escape
Over 7.2: Hussey to Smith, one run, full delivery is driven to long off
Over 7.1: Hussey to Smith, no run, full toss is bunted straight to White at mid wicket

And the crowd goes wild!! Shane Warne comes onto bowl from his customary Southern Stand End, replacing Wright (1-0-5-0).

Over 7.6: Hussey to Smith, one run, driven to mid off for one. Thunder 2/54 off 8 overs.

Over 7.5: Hussey to Warner, one run, pushed to deep mid wicket

Over 7.4: Hussey to Warner, FOUR, powerfully struck straight drive beats the chase from McKay from long off. Thunder 50 Runs (35m 46b)

Over 7.3: Hussey to Warner, SIX, lofted very high and very straight. McKay runs in from long off, and takes the catch above his eyes. But he can't hold his balance and steps over the line while holding ball. So six the result to Warner in a lucky escape

Over 7.2: Hussey to Smith, one run, full delivery is driven to long off

Over 7.1: Hussey to Smith, no run, full toss is bunted straight to White at mid wicket

7th Over

Hussey replaces McKay (2-0-8-1) at the Members End.
Over 6.6: Wright to Smith, one run, played off the face of the bat to third man for an easy single. Thunder 2/41 off 7 overs
Over 6.5: Wright to Smith, no run, cut from the under edge backward of point
Over 6.4: Wright to Smith, two runs, thin edge flies past the keeper, but McKay runs hard from third man to make a great save near the rope.
Over 6.3: Wright to Warner, one run, short delivery is pulled to deep square leg
Over 6.2: Wright to Warner, no run, smacked hard to cover, where Warne makes a great save, much to the delight of the home crowd.
Over 6.1: Wright to Smith, one run, driven hard to long off

Hussey replaces McKay (2-0-8-1) at the Members End.

Over 6.6: Wright to Smith, one run, played off the face of the bat to third man for an easy single. Thunder 2/41 off 7 overs

Over 6.5: Wright to Smith, no run, cut from the under edge backward of point

Over 6.4: Wright to Smith, two runs, thin edge flies past the keeper, but McKay runs hard from third man to make a great save near the rope.

Over 6.3: Wright to Warner, one run, short delivery is pulled to deep square leg

Over 6.2: Wright to Warner, no run, smacked hard to cover, where Warne makes a great save, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Over 6.1: Wright to Smith, one run, driven hard to long off

6th Over

Wright replaces Dernbach (2-0-17-0) at the Southern End.
Over 5.6: McKay to Smith, one run, turned off the hip to short fine leg for a single. Thunder 2/36 off 6 overs.
Over 5.5: McKay to Smith, no run, advancing to another short slower ball, again not finding bat on ball.
Over 5.4: McKay to Smith, no run, play and miss to a slower ball outside off stump
Over 5.3: McKay to Smith, no run, forced off the back foot towards cover for no run
Over 5.2: McKay to Smith, no run, defended into the off side
Over 5.1: McKay to Smith, FOUR, short and wide delivery is powerfully cut through the gap at point and to the boundary

Wright replaces Dernbach (2-0-17-0) at the Southern End.

Over 5.6: McKay to Smith, one run, turned off the hip to short fine leg for a single. Thunder 2/36 off 6 overs.

Over 5.5: McKay to Smith, no run, advancing to another short slower ball, again not finding bat on ball.

Over 5.4: McKay to Smith, no run, play and miss to a slower ball outside off stump

Over 5.3: McKay to Smith, no run, forced off the back foot towards cover for no run

Over 5.2: McKay to Smith, no run, defended into the off side

Over 5.1: McKay to Smith, FOUR, short and wide delivery is powerfully cut through the gap at point and to the boundary

5th Over

Over 4.6: Dernbach to Smith, one run, gently nudged into the leg side for a single. Thunder 2/31 off 5 overs.
Over 4.5: Dernbach to Smith, no run, squared up to a slower ball, pushing towards backward point
Over 4.4: Dernbach to Smith, FOUR, swung away high over mid on and to the boundary for four to get off the mark
Over 4.3: Dernbach to Smith, no run, attempting to leave a short delivery, the ball runs down the face of the bat and bounces just in front of the keeper.
Over 4.2: Dernbach to Warner, one run, lofted to mid on where Wright dives forward but can't hold the catch
Over 4.1: Dernbach to Warner, no run, cut hard but straight to Voges at point

Over 4.6: Dernbach to Smith, one run, gently nudged into the leg side for a single. Thunder 2/31 off 5 overs.

Over 4.5: Dernbach to Smith, no run, squared up to a slower ball, pushing towards backward point

Over 4.4: Dernbach to Smith, FOUR, swung away high over mid on and to the boundary for four to get off the mark

Over 4.3: Dernbach to Smith, no run, attempting to leave a short delivery, the ball runs down the face of the bat and bounces just in front of the keeper.

Over 4.2: Dernbach to Warner, one run, lofted to mid on where Wright dives forward but can't hold the catch

Over 4.1: Dernbach to Warner, no run, cut hard but straight to Voges at point

4th Over

Dernbach replaces Faulkner (2-0-11-1) at the Southern End.
Over 3.6: McKay to Smith, no run, defended into the off side to complete a good over for the Stars. Thunder 2/25 off 4 overs.
Over 3.5: McKay to Smith, no run, playing back to defend into the pitch and back to the bowler
Over 3.4: McKay to Smith, no run, defended towards point for no run.
Khawaja c Wade b McKay 3 (11m 7b). FOW 2/25. Daniel Smith is the new batsman
Over 3.3: McKay to Khawaja, no run, OUT, advancing to a short delivery, Khawaja finds the top edge of his bat to present a regulation catch to Wade with the gloves.
Over 3.2: McKay to Warner, three runs, lofted drive over cover for three.
Over 3.1: McKay to Warner, no run, firmly driven to Dernbach at mid on

Dernbach replaces Faulkner (2-0-11-1) at the Southern End.

Over 3.6: McKay to Smith, no run, defended into the off side to complete a good over for the Stars. Thunder 2/25 off 4 overs.

Over 3.5: McKay to Smith, no run, playing back to defend into the pitch and back to the bowler

Over 3.4: McKay to Smith, no run, defended towards point for no run.

Khawaja c Wade b McKay 3 (11m 7b). FOW 2/25. Daniel Smith is the new batsman

Over 3.3: McKay to Khawaja, no run, OUT, advancing to a short delivery, Khawaja finds the top edge of his bat to present a regulation catch to Wade with the gloves.

Over 3.2: McKay to Warner, three runs, lofted drive over cover for three.

Over 3.1: McKay to Warner, no run, firmly driven to Dernbach at mid on

3rd Over

McKay replaces Dernbach (1-0-11-0) at the Members End.
Over 2.6: Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, square driven to point for no run. Thunder 1/22 off 3 overs.
Over 2.5: Faulkner to Warner, one run, turned around the corner to short fine leg where McKay dives to keep the scoring to one.
Over 2.4: Faulkner to Khawaja, one run, driven to cover for a single
Over 2.3: Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, sharp rising delivery strikes Khawaja on the arm
Over 2.2: Faulkner to Khawaja, two runs, flicked off the toes to deep backward square leg to get off the mark
Over 2.1: Faulkner to Warner, one run, run off the face to third man

McKay replaces Dernbach (1-0-11-0) at the Members End.

Over 2.6: Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, square driven to point for no run. Thunder 1/22 off 3 overs.

Over 2.5: Faulkner to Warner, one run, turned around the corner to short fine leg where McKay dives to keep the scoring to one.

Over 2.4: Faulkner to Khawaja, one run, driven to cover for a single

Over 2.3: Faulkner to Khawaja, no run, sharp rising delivery strikes Khawaja on the arm

Over 2.2: Faulkner to Khawaja, two runs, flicked off the toes to deep backward square leg to get off the mark

Over 2.1: Faulkner to Warner, one run, run off the face to third man

2nd Over

Over 1.6: Dernbach to Khawaja, no run, defended into the off side and collected by White to prevent the single. Thunder 1/17 off 2 overs.
Over 1.5: Dernbach to Khawaja, no run, punched off the front foot to point
Over 1.4: Dernbach to Warner, one run, strong drive to mid off where a quick single is taken.
Over 1.3: Dernbach to Warner, FOUR, slower ball full toss is flicked to deep mid wicket, just reaching the rope in time before the dive of the fielder
Over 1.2: Dernbach to Warner, FOUR, powerful lofted drive straight of mid on races to the rope
Over 1.1: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, flicked wide of mid on for two

Over 1.6: Dernbach to Khawaja, no run, defended into the off side and collected by White to prevent the single. Thunder 1/17 off 2 overs.

Over 1.5: Dernbach to Khawaja, no run, punched off the front foot to point

Over 1.4: Dernbach to Warner, one run, strong drive to mid off where a quick single is taken.

Over 1.3: Dernbach to Warner, FOUR, slower ball full toss is flicked to deep mid wicket, just reaching the rope in time before the dive of the fielder

Over 1.2: Dernbach to Warner, FOUR, powerful lofted drive straight of mid on races to the rope

Over 1.1: Dernbach to Warner, two runs, flicked wide of mid on for two

1st Over

Englishman Jade Dernbach will bowl from the Members End.
Gayle b Faulkner 4 (5m 4b). FOW 1/6. Usman Khawaja is the new batsman.
Over 0.6: Faulkner to Gayle, no run, OUT, BOWLED! Gayle is gone, after yorking himself attempting to guide a slower ball to third man. Big breakthrough for Faulkner who is pumped!
Over 0.5: Faulkner to Gayle, no run, slower ball is left alone outside off stump to the keeper
Over 0.4: Faulkner to Gayle, FOUR, backing away to leg and advancing, Gayle slaps the delivery from off stump through cover to the boundary
Over 0.3: Faulkner to Gayle, no run, rising delivery strikes the splice of the bat as Gayle awkwardly fends off the ball
Over 0.2: Faulkner to Warner, one run, driven through mid on to get off the mark
Over 0.1: Faulkner to Warner, no run, driven back to the bowler
Over 0.1: Faulkner to Warner, wide, short delivery down the leg side is called wide

Englishman Jade Dernbach will bowl from the Members End.

Gayle b Faulkner 4 (5m 4b). FOW 1/6. Usman Khawaja is the new batsman.

Over 0.6: Faulkner to Gayle, no run, OUT, BOWLED! Gayle is gone, after yorking himself attempting to guide a slower ball to third man. Big breakthrough for Faulkner who is pumped!

Over 0.5: Faulkner to Gayle, no run, slower ball is left alone outside off stump to the keeper

Over 0.4: Faulkner to Gayle, FOUR, backing away to leg and advancing, Gayle slaps the delivery from off stump through cover to the boundary

Over 0.3: Faulkner to Gayle, no run, rising delivery strikes the splice of the bat as Gayle awkwardly fends off the ball

Over 0.2: Faulkner to Warner, one run, driven through mid on to get off the mark

Over 0.1: Faulkner to Warner, no run, driven back to the bowler

Over 0.1: Faulkner to Warner, wide, short delivery down the leg side is called wide

Other

9:03 PM David Warner and Chris Gayle will open the batting for Sydney Thunder. What a combination of power hitters! James Faulkner will take the new ball from the Southern End.

9:03 PM David Warner and Chris Gayle will open the batting for Sydney Thunder. What a combination of power hitters! James Faulkner will take the new ball from the Southern End.

Scores

Completed: Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets