Melbourne Stars
Melbourne, Victoria. 14 Big Bash seasons from 2011-12 to 2024-25: 155 matches, 73 won, 80 lost.
- Matches
- 155
- Won
- 73
- Win rate
- 47.1%
- Highest total
- 273
The record
Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League
The Stars are the great unfinished story of the Big Bash. 14 seasons, 155 matches, 73 wins at 47.1%, several finals, and still no title — the only club of the eight yet to win one. They own the biggest score in the competition’s history, 273, and two of the most destructive batters any club has had: GJ Maxwell with 3,020 runs at a strike rate of 156.88, and Marcus Stoinis just behind him.
The MCG is home and the record there is the healthiest part of the ledger: 34 wins from 65 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The bowling has leaned on A Zampa, 95 wickets at 7.2, which for a leg-spinner in this competition is close to the going rate for a specialist quick. The Melbourne derby is theirs by some distance — 17-10 from 27 against Melbourne Renegades — and Hobart Hurricanes have been the most obliging opponent at 14-8.
Leading run scorers
| Batter | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJ Maxwell | 103 | 3,020 | 154 | 36.39 | 156.9 |
| MP Stoinis | 104 | 2,935 | 147 | 34.13 | 134.1 |
| HWR Cartwright | 67 | 1,489 | 79 | 30.39 | 132.0 |
| LJ Wright | 53 | 1,392 | 117 | 29.62 | 131.3 |
| NCR Larkin | 49 | 1,054 | 83 | 31.00 | 120.7 |
| KP Pietersen | 31 | 1,026 | 74 | 36.64 | 135.2 |
| JM Clarke | 29 | 832 | 101 | 29.71 | 135.1 |
| PSP Handscomb | 44 | 828 | 103 | 27.60 | 119.8 |
| BJ Webster | 35 | 818 | 78 | 27.27 | 115.2 |
| RJ Quiney | 32 | 748 | 97 | 25.79 | 134.8 |
Leading wicket takers
| Bowler | M | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Zampa | 79 | 95 | 2,144 | 22.57 | 7.20 |
| JW Hastings | 36 | 50 | 1,006 | 20.12 | 7.87 |
| NM Coulter-Nile | 39 | 49 | 1,030 | 21.02 | 7.37 |
| JP Faulkner | 41 | 44 | 938 | 21.32 | 7.52 |
| MP Stoinis | 57 | 43 | 1,169 | 27.19 | 8.72 |
| GJ Maxwell | 79 | 42 | 1,327 | 31.60 | 7.72 |
| SM Boland | 33 | 38 | 1,019 | 26.82 | 8.70 |
| Haris Rauf | 22 | 36 | 588 | 16.33 | 7.75 |
| JM Bird | 32 | 34 | 790 | 23.24 | 7.09 |
| S Lamichhane | 21 | 26 | 530 | 20.38 | 7.10 |
Head to head
| Opponent | P | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| Perth Scorchers | 23 | 7 | 15 |
| Sydney Sixers | 23 | 7 | 15 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Sydney Thunder | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Brisbane Heat | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 19 | 10 | 9 |
Most-played grounds
| Ground | P | W |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 65 | 34 |
| Adelaide Oval | 11 | 3 |
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 11 | 4 |
| Docklands Stadium | 10 | 7 |
| Bellerive Oval | 6 | 4 |
| Western Australia Cricket Association Ground | 6 | 2 |
| Sydney Showground Stadium | 5 | 3 |
| Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba | 5 | 2 |
Players
Who has played for STA
88 players
Adam Zampa
AustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Legbreak googly
Age 34
Adam VogesAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 46
Andre Russell
West IndiesAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 38
Andrew Fletcher
New ZealandBatterRight-hand bat
Age 33
Adam MilneNew ZealandBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 34
Alexander KeathAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 34
Billy StanlakeAustraliaBowlerLeft-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 31
Brad HodgeAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 51
Beau WebsterAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 32
Ben Duckett
EnglandWicketkeeperLeft-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 31
Ben DunkAustraliaWicketkeeperLeft-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 39
Ben HilfenhausAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 43
Clive RoseAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 36
Clint HinchliffeAustraliaAllrounderLeft-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 29
Cameron GannonAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 37
Clint McKayAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 43
Cameron WhiteAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Legbreak googly
Age 42
Daniel FallinsAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Legbreak
Age 29
Darren BravoWest IndiesBatterLeft-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 37
David HusseyAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 49
Daniel WorrallAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 35
Daniel LawrenceEnglandAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 29
Dale Steyn
South AfricaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 43
Dilbar Hussain
PakistanBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 33
Evan GulbisAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 40
George BaileyAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 43
Glenn MaxwellAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 37
Hilton CartwrightAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 34
Haris RaufPakistanBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 32
Imad WasimPakistanAllrounderLeft-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 37
Justin AvendanoAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Age 32
Jonathan MerloAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 27
Joe BurnsAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 36
Jackson BirdAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 39
Joe ClarkeEnglandBatterRight-hand bat
Age 30
James MuirheadAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Legbreak googly
Age 33
James FaulknerAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Left-arm fast medium
Age 36
Jackson ColemanAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Left-arm fast medium
Age 34
Joel ParisAustraliaBowlerLeft-hand bat
Left-arm fast medium
Age 33
Jade DernbachEnglandBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 40
John HastingsAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 40
Kevin PietersenEnglandBatterRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 46
Liam BoweAustraliaBowlerLeft-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 28
Luke WoodEnglandAllrounderLeft-hand bat
Left-arm fast medium
Age 31
Liam DawsonEnglandBowlerRight-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 36
Liam HatcherAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 29
Liam PlunkettEnglandBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 41
Luke WrightEnglandAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 41
Lance MorrisAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 28
Michael BeerAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 42
Marcus StoinisAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 36
Matthew WadeAustraliaWicketkeeperLeft-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 38
Mark SteketeeAustraliaBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast medium
Age 32
Mohammad HafeezPakistanAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm offbreak
Age 45
Nicholas PooranWest IndiesWicketkeeperLeft-hand bat
Age 30
Nick LarkinAustraliaBatterRight-hand bat
Age 36
Nic MaddinsonAustraliaBatterLeft-hand bat
Slow left arm orthodox
Age 34
Nathan Coulter-NileAustraliaAllrounderRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 38
Olly StoneEnglandBowlerRight-hand bat
Right-arm fast
Age 32
Peter NevillAustraliaWicketkeeperRight-hand bat
Age 40
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STA in the BBL
How many BBL titles have Melbourne Stars won?
Melbourne Stars have not won the Big Bash League. They have played 155 matches across 14 seasons, winning 73.
What is Melbourne Stars's BBL win record?
Melbourne Stars have played 155 Big Bash matches, winning 73 and losing 80, a win rate of 47.1%.
Who has scored the most BBL runs for Melbourne Stars?
GJ Maxwell, with 3,020 runs in 103 matches at a strike rate of 156.88.
Who has taken the most BBL wickets for Melbourne Stars?
A Zampa, with 95 wickets in 79 matches at an economy rate of 7.2.
Where do Melbourne Stars play their home games?
Melbourne Stars are based in Melbourne, Victoria, and Melbourne Cricket Ground is their main ground: 65 of their Big Bash matches have been played there for 34 wins. Every ground they have used more than a handful of times is listed on this page with the record at each.
How many BBL seasons have Melbourne Stars played?
14, from 2011-12 to 2024-25. In that time they have played 155 matches, winning 73 and losing 80, with 2 matches finishing without a result. Their win rate of 47.1% counts every match played, tied and abandoned games included.
Who are Melbourne Stars's biggest rivals in the BBL?
Melbourne Renegades is the fixture they play most: 27 meetings, 17 won and 10 lost. Their best record against any club is versus Hobart Hurricanes (14-8 from 22), and their hardest opponent has been Sydney Sixers, who lead 15-7.
What is Melbourne Stars's highest total in the BBL?
273 is the highest innings total Melbourne Stars have made in the Big Bash across the 155 matches counted here. No club has posted a bigger score in the competition.
What is the highest individual score for Melbourne Stars in the BBL?
154 by GJ Maxwell, the best innings among the club's leading run scorers. He is also STA's leading scorer in the competition, with 3,020 runs in 103 matches. The full top ten is on this page.
Which Melbourne Stars bowler has the best economy rate?
MA Beer, who has conceded 7.01 runs an over for the club while taking 22 wickets — the tightest rate among their leading wicket takers. A Zampa has taken the most wickets for STA, 95 at 7.2 an over.