ST vs MS

17:46 PM IST: That is all we have in our live coverage of this thriller contest between the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Thunders, in which the Thunders emerged victorious. This is Samanvaya Sharma, signing off on behalf of Lavil as we will take your leave now. See you soon with another great match. Till then be safe and happy. Goodbye!

Nathan McAndrew (Player of the Match, Sydney Thunder): Bit of a bowler friendly wicket. Stoinis and Maxi were the threat and once they were dismissed, our spinners did the rest. We love playing here and the atmosphere has been really good here. We knew it was defendable but some wickets were really crucial. We knew they were going to come hard in the powerplay and they have a good batting attack. We know Maxi could be someone dangerous and we did well to get his wicket. He loves it, he has been very vocal and we have done well to make him feel young

17:35 PM IST|| Match Summary: Sydney Thunders won by 21 runs.

Oliver Davies 36{35) | Glenn Maxwell 28(21)
Nathan McAndrew 5/16 | Tom Curran 2/26

The Sydney Thunder secured a thrilling victory over the Melbourne Stars at the SCG, defending a modest total in a low-scoring contest that was filled with twists and turns. After winning the toss, the Stars opted to bowl, and the Thunder's batting lineup faced initial difficulties in adjusting to the pitch conditions, which seemed to favor the bowlers.

 However, the Thunder's middle order, comprising Matthew Gilkes, Sam Billings, and Oliver Davies, played crucial roles in stabilizing the innings and posting a competitive total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Thunder's batting unit showed remarkable resilience and determination to ensure that they posted a defendable total.

As the Stars began their chase, they were dealt an early blow when Sam Harper fell to Nathan McAndrew's exceptional bowling in the very first over. Thomas Rogers followed soon after, leaving the Stars reeling at 2/10. Peter Handscomb and Marcus Stoinis attempted to rebuild the innings, but the Thunder's spinners, Tom Andrews and Tanveer Sangha, struck vital blows to derail the Stars' momentum.

Glenn Maxwell's promising innings was cut short, and the Stars' hopes faded further when Tanveer Sangha claimed two wickets in as many balls. The Thunder's bowling unit, led by Nathan McAndrew's outstanding five-wicket haul, restricted the Stars to a below-par total, ultimately securing a thrilling victory for the Thunder.

Nathan McAndrew's impressive bowling performance saw him concede just 16 runs in his four overs, while Tom Andrews and Tanveer Sangha claimed two wickets each.

The Thunder's victory sets up a thrilling Challenger match against the Sydney Sixers on Friday, and the team will be looking to carry their momentum forward into the next match.

17.6 Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, GONE! WARNER WITH THE CATCH AND THUNDER WIN THE MATCH! Length delivery on the line of the middle and leg stump, Warren looked to hit that one across the line but got a leading edge that went straight into the hands of Warner, who rejoices with a leap in the air. Maiden Five wicket haul for Nathan McAndrew as Syndey Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs and advance to the challenger. End of a fairy tale run for Melbourne Stars

Doug Warren c David Warner b Nathan McAndrew 7 (8b, 1x4, 0x6)

17.3 Nathan McAndrew to Mark Steketee, GONE! THAT SHOULD BE GOOD ENOUGH! Full and wide outside the off stump, Steketee goes for a hard swing on that occasion but doesn't get enough height on that one and Warner at extra cover takes the catch. End of a good knock from the tail ender.

Mark Steketee c David Warner b Nathan McAndrew 18 (13b, 0x4, 2x6)

17.2 Nathan McAndrew to Doug Warren, length delivery on the line of the off stump. Warren blocks it and sets off to the other end for a single. Good effort from McAndrew as it brushes the stump mic antenna

16.6 Chris Green to Mark Steketee, length delivery on the line outside the off stump. Steketee plays it towards deep midwicket and runs a brace to end the over

16.5 Chris Green to Mark Steketee, SIX! GETS IT THIS TIME! Full and in the arc from Green this time, Steketee connects that one and mauls it almost 20 rows back into the stands for a maximum 

16.3 Chris Green to Mark Steketee, length delivery on the middle and off stump. Steketee comes down the track and it takes off his pads and lands safe, no run