Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Sean Abbott. Melbourne Stars: 145/3(rr 8.06)

One run. 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.

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

Dot ball. 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. 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.

End of over. Over 17. 4 runs. Bowler: Joel Davies. Melbourne Stars: 143/3(rr 8.41)

One run. 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.

One run. 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.

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

One run. 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.

One run. 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.

Wicket. 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.

End of over. Over 16. Power Play Batting. 8 runs. Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis. Melbourne Stars: 139/2(rr 8.69)

Four runs. 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.

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

One run. 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.

Dot ball. 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.

One run. 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.

One run. 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.

End of over. Over 15. Power Play Batting. 21 runs. Bowler: Jack Edwards. Melbourne Stars: 131/2(rr 8.73)

One run. 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.