Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Score, Match 11 of Big Bash League 2025-26

Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Dwarshuis. That's it! The Melbourne Stars cruise to a seven-wicket victory, thanks to a masterclass from Sam Harper. The opener was in sublime touch, smashing an unbeaten 110 and anchoring the chase with poise and authority. The Sydney Sixers bowlers showed flashes of resistance but struggled to break partnerships at key moments, with only Joel Davies making an impact by picking up two wickets. Sam Harper's composed and destructive innings earned him a well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Azam.

Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Hughes.

Wide Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Philippe.

Joel Davies to Sam Harper. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Silk.

Joel Davies to Tom Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Silk.

Joel Davies to Tom Curran. Stock length ball, off stump backing away Leave, Left for no runs, mis-fielded by Philippe.

Joel Davies to Sam Harper. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Abbott.

Joel Davies to Tom Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Philippe.

OUT! Caught. Joel Davies to Jonathan Merlo. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Abbott. Merlo's struggling knock comes to an end.

FOUR! Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo. Length ball, off stump down the track pulling, Gloved to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.

Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Davies.

Ben Dwarshuis to Jonathan Merlo. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Richardson.

Ben Dwarshuis to Sam Harper. Slower ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, in the air under control to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Abbott.

Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, mis-timed to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

FOUR! Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

SIX! Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

FOUR! Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Philippe.

SIX! Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Off cutter full toss, off stump moves in front Slog, well timed over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Davies.

Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silk.

Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Hughes.

Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

FOUR! Sean Abbott to Sam Harper. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs. Classy stuff!

Sean Abbott to Jonathan Merlo. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Hughes.

Jack Edwards to Sam Harper. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Philippe.

Jack Edwards to Jonathan Merlo. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Hughes, mis-fielded by Richardson.