Head to Head Rivalry between STA and STR
Melbourne Stars (STA) and Adelaide Strikers (STR) teams are the two Big Bash League (BBL) teams created back in the inaugural season of BBL 2011-12. Both teams Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers are attacking teams with good quality players. Adelaide Strikers has won BBL titles in previous editions whereas Melbourne Stars does not have any BBL title. Melbourne Stars would like to win the 2020 BBL and will give their best to achieve glory. Both teams, Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers are equally strong and had played 11 matches against each other in BBL history. Adelaide Strikers has managed to win 6 games out of 11 while Melbourne Stars has also won 5 times. Glenn Maxwell will lead the Melbourne Stars team in BBL 2020, and the current captain of Adelaide Strikers is Travis Head.
2011-12
The first time Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers played against each other was in the opening season of BBL in 2011-12. STA and STR had clashed 1 time in BBL 2011-12. Cameron White handled the captaincy of Melbourne Stars, and Adelaide Strikers team was captained by Michael Klinger. The match between Stars and Strikers in BBL 2011-12 was held on January 19, 2012, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Adelaide Strikers had batted first and got all out on 125 runs in 19.3 overs. Captain Michael Klinger had scored 25 runs for Strikers. Colin Ferguson had scored most 41 runs in 29 balls for Adelaide Strikers. Melbourne Stars bowlers had bowled with proper line and length and bowled exceptionally well. Clint McKay had taken most 3 wickets for Melbourne Stars. It was a small target of 126 runs for Melbourne Stars to win the match. David Hussey had scored most not out 41 runs for Stars and finished the game for his team. Melbourne Stars had won the match by 6 wickets and 7 balls to spare. James Franklin had bowled good for Adelaide Strikers and had taken 2 wickets. Clint McKay was selected as player of the match for his 3/17 in his 4 overs.
2012-13
Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers had played 1 match against each other in BBL 2012-13. Cameron White had maintained his captaincy for Melbourne Stars, and Johan Botha was assigned as the new captain of Adelaide Strikers team in BBL 2012-13. The match was played on December 27, 2012, at Adelaide Oval. The visitors Melbourne Stars had batted first and made 175 runs in their 20 overs. Brad Hodge had opened the inning for Stars and made brilliant 88 runs in just 58 balls. David Hussey had also made 17 runs in 11 balls for Stars. Shaun Tait had bowled brilliantly for Strikers and had taken 2 wickets. It was a big chase of 176 runs for Strikers to win the match. Michael Klinger and Tim Ludeman had opened the inning for Strikers and made a 37 runs opening partnership. Michael Klinger had got out early of the inning, but Tim Ludeman had made 30 runs. Colin Ferguson had also made 35 runs. Kieron Pollard had played a brilliant inning for Strikers. He had made not out 65 runs in 43 balls for Strikers. It was a really close match, but in the last Melbourne Stars bowlers had managed to defend the target. Adelaide Strikers had made 167 runs in 2nd inning. Melbourne Stars had won the match by 8 runs. James Faulkner had bowled brilliantly for Stars and took 2 wickets. Brad Hodge was selected as player of the match for his brilliant match-winning solid 88 runs knock for his team Melbourne Stars.
2013-14
Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers had clashed 1 time in BBL 2013-14 during the league stage. Cameron White had maintained his captaincy for Stars, and Phil Hughes was assigned as captain in this match for Adelaide Strikers. The league match between STA and STR of BBL 2013-14 was played on January 9, 2014, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Adelaide Strikers team had batted first and made only 90 runs in their 20 overs. It was a horrible batting performance by Adelaide Strikers. Michael Klinger had scored most 42 runs for Adelaide Strikers. James Faulkner was on an absolute fire on that day. He had taken 3 wickets by giving only 9 runs in his 4 overs spell. Lasith Malinga had also taken 2 wickets by giving only 8 runs in his 4 overs. It was a very small target of 91 runs for Stars to win the game. Luke Wright had opened the inning for Melbourne Stars and made brilliant 49 runs in just 20 balls. Glenn Maxwell had also made not out 25 runs in 10 balls. Melbourne Stars had finished the game in 7.3 overs only. Melbourne Stars had comfortably won the match by 8 wickets. James Faulkner was selected as player of the match for his 3/9 bowling performance.
2014-15
Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers had played only 1 league game against each other in BBL 2014-15. Cameron White and Johan Botha had maintained their captaincy for their respective teams Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers. The match was played on December 18, 2014, at Adelaide Oval. Melbourne Stars had batted first and made 148 runs in 1st inning. Kevin Pieterson had scored most 66 runs for Melbourne Stars. Luke Wright had also made 45 runs for Melbourne Stars. Ben Laughlin and Kane Richardson had bowled brilliantly and took 2 wickets each for Adelaide Strikers. It was a target of 149 runs for Strikers to win the match. Tim Ludeman and Craig Simmons had opened the inning for Adelaide Strikers and made a brilliant opening partnership of 83 runs. Tim Ludeman had scored brilliant not out match-winning 92 runs for Adelaide Strikers. Travis Head had also made 22 runs for Strikers. Adelaide Strikers took only 12.3 overs to finished the match. Adelaide Strikers won the match by 8 wickets and 45 balls remaining. It was the first-ever BBL victory for Adelaide Strikers against Melbourne Stars. Only Josh Hastings had taken 2 wickets for Stars. Tim Ludeman was selected as player of the match for his not out 92 runs in just 44 balls for his team.
2015-16
Both Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers teams had changed their captain. David Hussey was assigned as the new captain of Melbourne Stars, and Brad Hodge was selected as the new captain of Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2015-16. Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers had clashed 1 time in BBL 2015-16. The league match between STA and STR in BBL 2015-16 was played on December 18, 2015, at Adelaide Oval. Adelaide Strikers team had batted first and made 187 runs in their 20 overs. Brad Hodge had played captains knock and made brilliant fifty. He had scored not out 56 runs in 41 balls. Alex Ross had also played a brilliant inning of 65 runs in just 31 balls for Adelaide Strikers. James Faulkner was the most economical bowler for Melbourne Stars in this match. He had taken 1 wicket by giving only 21 runs in his 4 overs. Bolland had taken most 2 wickets for Stars. It was a big target of 188 runs for Melbourne Stars to win the match. Marcus Stoinis had opened the inning for Melbourne Stars and had made 50 runs in 42 balls. No other batsmen of Melbourne Stars had managed to cross the 30 runs individual score mark. Captain David Hussey had also made 25 runs. Melbourne Stars had made 168 runs in their 20 overs. Kane Richardson took most 3 wickets for Adelaide Strikers. Adelaide Strikers won the match by 19 runs. Alex Ross was selected as player of the match for his game-changing 65 runs in just 31 balls for Adelaide Strikers.
2016-17
David Hussey had maintained his captaincy for Melbourne Stars, and Brad Hodge had maintained his captaincy for Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2016-17. Melbourne Stars had played 1 match against Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2016-17 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match was played on January 10, 2017. Adelaide Strikers had batted first and made 152 runs in their 20 overs. Ben Dunk had scored most 35 runs for Adelaide Strikers. Sean Bolland had bowled brilliantly for Melbourne Stars and had taken 4 wickets by giving 30 runs in his 4 overs. It was a target of 153 runs for Stars to win the match. R Quinney had opened the inning for Stars and made 31 runs in just 17 balls. Kevin Pieterson had also made 32 runs, but he got run out. Ben Hilfenhaus had played a brilliant match-winning inning of not out 32 runs and finished the game for Melbourne Stars. Melbourne Stars had won the match by 2 wickets and 3 balls to spare. Ben Laughlin had bowled brilliantly for Strikers. He had taken 3 wickets. Ish Sodhi had also taken 2 wickets for Adelaide Strikers. Ben Hilfenhaus was selected as player of the match for his 2 wickets with the ball, and match-winning 32 runs with the bat for Melbourne Stars.
2017-18
Travis Head was assigned as captain of Adelaide Strikers team, and Josh Hastings had handled captaincy for Melbourne Stars in this match. Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers had played 1 match against each other in BBL 2017-18. The match was played on January 9, 2018, at Adelaide Oval. Melbourne Stars had batted first and made 151 runs in 1st inning. Marcus Stoinis had opened the inning and made 39 runs in 29 balls for Stars. Glenn Maxwell had scored most 60 runs in 39 balls for Melbourne Stars. Captain Josh Hastings had finished the Melbourne Stars inning and made 17 not out in 10 balls. Rashid Khan was the most economical bowler for Adelaide Strikers in this match with 1/23 stats. It was a target of 152 runs for Strikers to win the match. Alex Carry had opened the Adelaide Strikers inning and made brilliant fifty. He had scored not out 59 runs in 52 balls and finished the game for his team. Travis Head had played captains knock and made 53 runs in just 32 balls. Adelaide Strikers had managed to win the match by 8 wickets and 8 balls to spare. Travis Head was selected as player of the match for his brilliant, game-changing 53 runs in just 32 balls.
2018-19
Nick Maddinson was appointed as captain of Melbourne Stars, and Travis Head had maintained his captaincy for Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2018-19. STA and STR had played 2 matches against each other in BBL 2018-19. The 1st match between these two sides was held on January 11, 2019, at Adelaide Oval. Adelaide Strikers team had batted first and made 178 runs in their 20 overs. Captain Travis Head had scored 43 runs in just 31 balls for Strikers. Colin Ingram had made most 57 runs in 41 balls, and J Wells had brilliantly finished the Strikers inning and made not out 32 runs in just 14 balls. Liam Plunkett had bowled brilliantly for Stars and taken 4 wickets. It was a big target of 179 runs for Stars to win the match. Ben Dunk and E Gulbis had opened the inning for Stars. They had made an opening partnership of 50 runs. E Gulbis had made most 37 runs in 25 balls for Stars. DJ Bravo had also made 33 runs in 23 balls, but Melbourne Stars got all out on 137 runs in 19.2 overs. Ben Laughlin had taken most 3 wickets for Adelaide Strikers. Adelaide Strikers had defeated Melbourne Stars by 41 runs. Colin Ingram had won player of the match award for his brilliant 57 runs in 41 balls for Strikers.
The 2nd time STA and STR played against each other in BBL 2018-19 was on January 23, 2019, at Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe. Melbourne Stars had batted first and made 167 runs in their 20 overs. Ben Dunk and Marcus Stoinis had opened the inning for Stars. They had made a brilliant opening partnership of 113 runs. Ben Dunk had scored most not out 72 runs in 53 balls. Marcus Stoinis had also made 53 runs. Melbourne Stars made 167/2 in 1st inning. It was a target of 168 runs for Strikers to win the match. Melbourne bowlers had bowled brilliantly and managed to defend the target. Jake Lehman had scored most 40 runs in 32 balls for Strikers. Liam Plunkett, Marcus Stoinis and DJ Bravo had taken 3 wickets each for Melbourne Stars. Adelaide Strikers had got all out on 123 runs in 19.4 overs. Adelaide Strikers had won the match by 44 runs. Ben Dunk was selected as player of the match for his brilliant 72 runs inning for Stars.
2019-20
Glenn Maxwell was assigned as the new captain of Melbourne Stars, and Alex Carry had handled the captaincy of Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2019-20. Melbourne Stars had played 2 games against Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2019-20. The 1st match between STA and STR in BBL 2019-20 was held on December 27, 2019, at Carrara Oval. Adelaide Strikers had batted first and made 174 runs in their 20 overs. Captain Alex Carry had made 45 runs, and J Wells had scored most 68 not out in just 46 balls for Adelaide Strikers. Sandeep Lamichhane had bowled brilliantly and taken 1 wicket by giving only 15 runs in his 3 overs. It was a big target of 175 runs for Melbourne Stars. Marcus Stoinis had made 33 runs and gave an excellent start to the team. Glenn Maxwell was looking good, and he had scored most 43 runs in just 25 balls for Stars. Nathan Coulter-Nile had also made 20 not out in just 8 balls, but Melbourne Stars left 6 runs short to target. Adelaide Strikers had won the match by 5 runs. Peter Siddle had bowled brilliantly for Adelaide Strikers and taken 3 wickets by giving only 24 runs in his 4 overs. J Wells was selected as player of the match for his 68 runs in just 46 balls for Adelaide Strikers.
The 2nd time both teams, Stars and Strikers had played against each other in BBL 2019-20 was on January 22, 2020, at Adelaide Oval. Travis Head was available for Adelaide Strikers in this match, and he had handled the captaincy of Adelaide Strikers in this match. Peter Handscomb had handled captaincy of Melbourne Stars. Adelaide Strikers had batted first and made 162 runs in 1st inning. Alex Carry had made 33 runs in 21 balls, and J Wells had made most 55 not out runs in just 36 balls for Adelaide Strikers. CD Hinchliffe had bowled brilliantly for Melbourne Stars and taken most 3 wickets. Michael Nesser and A Agar also had taken 2 wickets each. It was a target of 163 runs for Melbourne Stars to win the match. Melbourne Stars captain Peter Handscomb had made most not out 65 runs in 39 balls and played captains knock, but he could not finish the game for Stars. Peter Siddle had bowled brilliantly for Strikers and taken 4 wickets. Melbourne Stars had made 151 runs in 2nd inning and left 12 runs short to target. Adelaide Strikers had defeated Melbourne Stars by 11 runs. J Wells was selected as player of the match for his brilliant match-winning batting performance for Adelaide Strikers. He had made not out 55 runs in just 36 balls and gave a brilliant inning finish to Adelaide Strikers.
2020-21
Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers will clash in BBL 2020-21. Melbourne Stars would like to neutralise the defeat they had faced against Adelaide Strikers in last season. Glenn Maxwell will handle the captaincy of Melbourne Stars, and Travis Head will be the captain of Adelaide Strikers. After a poor season of IPL, Glenn Maxwell would like to impress everyone with his game in BBL. Last season, Adelaide Strikers had defeated Melbourne Stars in both the league matches, therefore, it will be interesting to see if the Stars will bounce back in BBL 2020-21 or Adelaide Strikers will maintain their winning streak against Melbourne Stars. Melbourne Stars will play 2 league games against Adelaide Strikers. The 1st league match between these two sides will be held on January 11, Monday 2021 at Adelaide Oval. The host Adelaide Strikers are considered as favourites for this match, but Melbourne Stars is also a very strong team and have all qualities to win a game away from home. The 2nd league match Between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers will be held on January 15, Friday 2021. The venue for this match is Melbourne Cricket Ground.
