The Melbourne Stars’ quest for an elusive maiden Big Bash title is over after Tanveer Sangha spun the Thunder out of a big hole, moving the Sydneysiders a step closer to a spot in next week’s final in Hobart.

Peter Handscomb makes room and steers it past backward point and the short third fielder for a boundary. Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Live Score: FOUR! Put Away! Short of a good length outside off.

Sydney Thunders eliminated Melbourne Stars from the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 after a 21-run victory in the Knockout game played at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney on Wednesday.

The Sydney Thunder have stormed into a Big Bash League grand final qualifier against rivals the Sydney Sixers with 21-run knockout final win over the resurgent Melbourne Stars.

Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars lock horns in the Big Bash knockout on Wednesday – Richard Mann provides his preview.

Knockout match halted due to lightning during Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars (Photo Source: X(Twitter/Melbourne Stars) The thrill of Australia's premier T20 cricket competition, (BBL 2024-25) continues with the knockout match being played between Sydney Thunder (THU) and Melbourne Stars (STA) in Sydney.

Melbourne Stars (Playing XI) - Sam Harper(WK), Thomas Rogers, Peter Handscomb (in for Beau Webster), Marcus Stoinis(C), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren (in for Joel Paris),