| 2017–18 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| President |  Eddie McGuire | ||
| Coach |  Stephen Fleming | ||
| Captain(s) | John Hastings | ||
| Home ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | ||
| BBL Season | 8th | ||
| BBL Finals | DNQ | ||
| Leading Run Scorer | Glenn Maxwell (299) | ||
| Leading Wicket Taker | John Hastings (10) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 48,086 vs Renegades (6 January 2018) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 19,671 vs Hurricanes (27 January 2018) | ||
| Average home attendance | 31,628 | ||
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The 2017–18 Melbourne Stars season was the seventh in the club's history. Coached by Stephen Fleming and captained by John Hastings, they competed in the BBL's 2017–18 season.
Season
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth Scorchers | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0.154 | Advance to play-off phase |
| 2 | Adelaide Strikers (C) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0.801 | |
| 3 | Melbourne Renegades | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0.297 | |
| 4 | Hobart Hurricanes | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | −0.291 | |
| 5 | Sydney Sixers | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0.331 | |
| 6 | Sydney Thunder | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | −0.039 | |
| 7 | Brisbane Heat | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | −0.437 | |
| 8 | Melbourne Stars | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | −0.926 |
(C) Champion
Regular season
Main article: 2017–18 Big Bash League season| 20 December 2017 18:40 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Brisbane Heat 7/206 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 6/191 (20 overs) |
| Alex Ross 51 (36) Marcus Stoinis 3/38 (4 overs) |
Marcus Stoinis 99 (51) Shadab Khan 2/41 (4 overs) |
| Brisbane Heat won by 15 runs The Gabba, Brisbane Attendance: 27,433 Umpires: Shawn Craig and John Ward Player of the match: Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field.
- Brendan Doggett (Brisbane Heat) made his T20 debut.
| 26 December 2017 16:10 Scorecard |
| (H) Perth Scorchers 6/142 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 8/129 (20 overs) |
| Hilton Cartwright 58 (53) James Faulkner 2/19 (3 overs) |
James Faulkner 35* (31) Andrew Tye 5/23 (4 overs) |
| Perth Scorchers won by 13 runs WACA Ground, Perth Attendance: 19,506 Umpires: Simon Fry and Simon Lightbody Player of the match: Hilton Cartwright (Perth Scorchers) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field.
| 2 January 2018 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Stars 7/141 (20 overs) |
v | Brisbane Heat 1/144 (14.4 overs) |
| Glenn Maxwell 50 (39) Mitchell Swepson 3/14 (4 overs) |
Chris Lynn 63* (46) Liam Bowe 1/21 (2 overs) |
| Brisbane Heat won by 9 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 36,834 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and Geoff Joshua Player of the match: Mitchell Swepson (Brisbane Heat) |
- Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to field
| 6 January 2018 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Stars 4/157 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades 4/159 (17.5 overs) |
| Ben Dunk 47 (30) Mohammad Nabi 1/27 (4 overs) |
Mohammad Nabi 52 (30) John Hastings 2/24 (3.5 overs) |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 6 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 48,086 Umpires: Shawn Craig and John Ward Player of the match: Mohammad Nabi (Melbourne Renegades) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field
- Jackson Coleman (Melbourne Stars) made his T20 debut.
| 9 January 2018 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Stars 6/151 (20 overs) |
v | Adelaide Strikers (H) 2/152 (18.4 overs) |
| Glenn Maxwell 60 (39) Rashid Khan 1/23 (4 overs) |
Alex Carey 59* (52) Glenn Maxwell 1/24 (3 overs) |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Attendance: 42,624 Umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Tony Wilds Player of the match: Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bat
| 12 January 2018 19:40 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Stars 4/167 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 9/144 (20 overs) |
| Kevin Pietersen 74 (46) Mohammad Nabi 2/15 (4 overs) |
Dwayne Bravo 26 (18) Jackson Coleman 3/27 (4 overs) |
| Melbourne Stars won by 23 runs Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 44,316 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and Geoff Joshua Player of the match: Kevin Pietersen (Melbourne Stars) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field
- Daniel Fallins (Melbourne Stars) made his T20 debut.
| 16 January 2018 19:40 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Stars 7/128 (20 overs) |
v | Sydney Sixers 2/129 (15.1 overs) |
| Glenn Maxwell 28 (16) Nathan Lyon 3/18 (4 overs) |
Nic Maddinson 62 (31) Jackson Coleman 1/14 (1.1 overs) |
| Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 26,130 Umpires: Shawn Craig and John Ward Player of the match: Nathan Lyon (Sydney Sixers) |
- Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to field
| 20 January 2018 18:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Stars 6/147 (20 overs) |
v | Sydney Thunder 3/149 (16.1 overs) |
| Peter Handscomb 57 (44) Chris Green 2/27 (4 overs) |
Shane Watson 49* (28) Liam Bowe 2/30 (4 overs) |
| Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 27,421 Umpires: Greg Davidson and Simon Lightbody Player of the match: Shane Watson (Sydney Thunder) |
- Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field
| 23 January 2018 19:40 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Stars 5/189 (20 overs) |
v | Sydney Sixers (H) 5/190 (17.3 overs) |
| Glenn Maxwell 84 (47) Carlos Brathwaite 2/31 (4 overs) |
Joe Denly 72* (45) Evan Gulbis 2/22 (3 overs) |
| Sydney Sixers won by 5 wickets Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 17,145 Umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Tony Wilds Player of the match: Joe Denly (Sydney Sixers) |
- Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to field
| 27 January 2018 16:10 Scorecard |
| Hobart Hurricanes 7/185 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars (H) 7/186 (19.1 overs) |
| Dan Christian 56 (37) John Hastings 2/41 (4 overs) |
Kevin Pietersen 46 (23) Tymal Mills 2/56 (4 overs) |
| Melbourne Stars won by 3 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 19,671 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and Geoff Joshua Player of the match: Kevin Pietersen (Melbourne Stars) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field
Players
| S/N | Name | Nat. | Date of birth | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||||
| 21 | Robert Quiney | |
(1982-08-20) 20 August 1982 (age 42) | Left-handed | Right arm medium | International cap |
| 24 | Kevin Pietersen |  |
(1980-06-27) 27 June 1980 (age 44) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | Visa contract and International Cap |
| All Rounders | ||||||
| 4 | Evan Gulbis | |
(1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 38) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 5 | James Faulkner | |
(1990-04-29) 29 April 1990 (age 34) | Right-handed | Left arm fast medium | Vice-captain and International Cap |
| 6 | Luke Wright | |
(1985-03-07) 7 March 1985 (age 39) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | Visa contract and International Cap |
| 11 | John Hastings | |
(1985-11-04) 4 November 1985 (age 39) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | Captain and International Cap |
| 16 | Marcus Stoinis | |
(1989-08-16) 16 August 1989 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right arm medium | International Cap |
| 32 | Glenn Maxwell | |
(1988-10-14) 14 October 1988 (age 36) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | International Cap |
| Wicketkeepers | ||||||
| 2 | Sam Harper | |
(1996-12-10) 10 December 1996 (age 28) | Right-handed | — | |
| 13 | Seb Gotch | |
(1993-07-12) 12 July 1993 (age 31) | Right-handed | — | |
| 51 | Ben Dunk | |
(1987-03-11) 11 March 1987 (age 37) | Left-handed | — | International Cap |
| 54 | Peter Handscomb | |
(1991-04-26) 26 April 1991 (age 33) | Right-handed | — | International Cap |
| Pace Bowlers | ||||||
| 10 | Jackson Coleman | |
(1991-12-18) 18 December 1991 (age 32) | Right-handed | Left arm fast medium | |
| 17 | Daniel Worrall | |
(1991-07-10) 10 July 1991 (age 33) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap |
| 20 | Ben Hilfenhaus | |
(1983-03-15) 15 March 1983 (age 41) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap |
| 25 | Scott Boland | |
(1989-04-11) 11 April 1989 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap |
| Spin Bowlers | ||||||
| 19 | Michael Beer | |
(1984-06-09) 9 June 1984 (age 40) | Right-handed | Left arm orthodox | International Cap |
| 21 | Daniel Fallins | |
(1996-08-12) 12 August 1996 (age 28) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
| 23 | Liam Bowe | |
(1997-09-23) 23 September 1997 (age 27) | Right-handed | Slow left-arm wrist-spin | |
| 63 | Adam Zampa | |
(1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 (age 32) | Right-handed | Right arm leg break | International Cap |
Season statistics
Home attendance
| Match | Opponent | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Brisbane Heat | 36,834 |
| 4 | Melbourne Renegades | 48,086 |
| 7 | Sydney Sixers | 26,130 |
| 8 | Sydney Thunder | 27,421 |
| 10 | Hobart Hurricanes | 19,671 |
| Total Attendance | 158,142 | |
| Average Attendance | 31,628 | |
References
- "Big Bash League Table – 2017–18". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- Archived 19 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine stuff.co.nz Retrieved on 21 Dec 2017
- Big Bash: Perth Scorchers upset star-studded Melbourne by 13-runs in Boxing Day clash Archived 2017-12-29 at the Wayback Machine newshub.co.nz. Retrieved on 28 Dec 2017
- Thanks to the @StarsBBL fans who came along to our first home game for #BBL07. Official @MCG crowd = 36,834 twitter.com/StarsBBL. Retrieved on 2 Jan 2018
- Official attendance tonight is 48,086 #BBL07 twitter.com/MCG. Retrieved on 6 Jan 2018
- Another epic turnout tonight! We <3 you #strikeforce! #BBL07 twitter.com/StrikersBBL/. Retrieved on 9 Jan 2018
- Official crowd at Etihad Stadium is 44,316. #BBL07 twitter.com/MRNCricket/. Retrieved on 11 Jan 2018
- Official crowd at the MCG tonight is 26,130. #BBL07 twitter.com/MRNCricket/. Retrieved on 16 Jan 2018
- Official attendance tonight at the MCG is 27,421 twitter.com/MCG/. Retrieved on 20 Jan 2018
- The official attendance at this afternoon's thrilling @StarsBBL victory over @HurricanesBBL was 19,671 #BBL07 twitter.com/MCG/. Retrieved on 27 Jan 2018
- "Melbourne Stars Squad". Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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