2014–15_Melbourne_Stars_season
2014–15 Melbourne Stars season
Australian cricket team
The 2014–15 Melbourne Stars season was the fourth in the club's history. Coached by Greg Shipperd and captained by Cameron White, they competed in the BBL's 2014–15 season.
Quick Facts Coach, Captain(s) ...
| 2014–15 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach |  Greg Shipperd | ||
| Captain(s) | Cameron White | ||
| Home ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | ||
| BBL | 3rd | ||
| BBL Finals | Semi–Finals | ||
| Leading Run Scorer |  Kevin Pietersen (293) | ||
| Leading Wicket Taker | John Hastings (16) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 37,323 vs Renegades (10 January 2015) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 18,284 vs Hurricanes (20 December 2014) | ||
| Average home attendance | 27,871 | ||
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Ladder
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide Strikers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1.159 | Advance to play-off phase |
| 2 | Perth Scorchers (C) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.705 | |
| 3 | Melbourne Stars | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.336 | |
| 4 | Sydney Sixers | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | −0.014 | |
| 5 | Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | −0.280 | |
| 6 | Melbourne Renegades | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | −0.331 | |
| 7 | Sydney Thunder | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | −0.485 | |
| 8 | Brisbane Heat | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | −1.116 |
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Regular season
Main article: 2014–15 Big Bash League season
Melbourne Stars 7/148 (20 overs) |
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Adelaide Strikers (H) 2/149 (12.3 overs) |
Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets Adelaide Oval Attendance: 27,635[2] Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and John Ward Player of the match: Tim Ludeman (Strikers) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bat
- Tim Ludeman (Strikers) scored the fastest fifty (18 balls) in the Big Bash League to this point[3]
Hobart Hurricanes 5/190 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars (H) 9/138 (20 overs) |
Hobart Hurricanes won by 52 runs Melbourne Cricket Ground Attendance: 18,284[2] Umpires: Mick Martell and Geoff Joshua Player of the match: Darren Sammy (Hurricanes) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field
(H) Brisbane Heat 8/164 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars 7/163 (20 overs) |
Brisbane Heat won by 1 run The Gabba, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Attendance: 26,733 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith (Aus) and Damien Mealey (Aus) Player of the match: Ryan Duffield (Heat) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field
Melbourne Stars 6/169 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Renegades (H) 57 (12.4 overs) |
Melbourne Stars won by 112 runs Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 33,734 Umpires: Geoff Joshua and Paul Wilson Player of the match: Michael Beer (Stars) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field
- Melbourne Renegades score of 57 was the lowest score in BBL history[4]
Sydney Sixers 6/150 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars (H) 4/150 (20 overs) |
Scores level;Stars won the Super Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Attendance: 22,098 Umpires: Sam Nojagski and Paul Wilson Player of the match: James Faulkner (Stars) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field
Melbourne Renegades 6/153 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars (H) 7/154 (20 overs) |
Melbourne Stars won by 3 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground Attendance: 37,323 Umpires: Mick Martell and Shawn Craig Player of the match: Glenn Maxwell (Stars) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to bat
(H) Sydney Thunder 8/106 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars 2/107 (14.3 overs) |
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets Sydney Showground Stadium Attendance: 14,469 Umpires: Rod Tucker and Damien Mealey Player of the match: Kevin Pietersen (Stars) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field
Perth Scorchers 2/179 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars (H) 7/182 (19.3 overs) |
Melbourne Stars won by 3 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground Attendance: 33,778 Umpires: Greg Davidson and Shawn Craig Player of the match: Peter Handscomb (Stars) |
- Perth Scorchers won the toss and elected to bat
- Melbourne Stars recorded the largest run chase in the BBL at the MCG
Semi-finals
(H) Perth Scorchers 7/144 (20 overs) |
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Melbourne Stars 126 (19.5 overs) |
Perth Scorchers won by 18 runs #TheFurnace, Perth Attendance: 19,289 Umpires: Sam Nojagski and Geoff Joshua Player of the match: Andrew Tye (Scorchers) |
- Perth Scorchers won the toss and elected to bat
Squad
Players with international caps are listed in bold.
More information S/N, Name ...
| S/N | Name | Nat. | Date of birth (age) | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||||
| 24 | Kevin Pietersen | | (1980-06-27) 27 June 1980 (age 43) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | Visa contract |
| 9 | Cameron White | | (1983-08-18) 18 August 1983 (age 40) | Right-handed | Right arm leg break | Captain |
| 8 | David Hussey | | (1977-07-15) 15 July 1977 (age 46) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | |
| 21 | Robert Quiney | | (1982-08-20) 20 August 1982 (age 41) | Left-handed | Right arm medium | |
| All-rounders | ||||||
| 6 | Luke Wright | | (1985-03-07) 7 March 1985 (age 39) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | Visa contract |
| 5 | James Faulkner | | (1990-04-29) 29 April 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | Left arm fast medium | Vice-captain |
| 32 | Glenn Maxwell | | (1988-10-14) 14 October 1988 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | |
| 11 | John Hastings | | (1985-11-04) 4 November 1985 (age 38) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 16 | Marcus Stoinis | | (1989-08-16) 16 August 1989 (age 34) | Right-handed | Right arm medium | |
| 10 | Alexander Keath | | (1992-01-20) 20 January 1992 (age 32) | Right-handed | Right arm medium | |
| Wicketkeepers | ||||||
| 54 | Peter Handscomb | | (1991-04-26) 26 April 1991 (age 32) | Right-handed | – | |
| 7 | Tom Triffitt | | (1990-11-13) 13 November 1990 (age 33) | Right-handed | – | |
| Pace bowlers | ||||||
| 22 | Jackson Bird | | (1986-12-11) 11 December 1986 (age 37) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 15 | Clint McKay | | (1983-02-22) 22 February 1983 (age 41) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | International Cap |
| 17 | Daniel Worrall | | (1991-07-10) 10 July 1991 (age 32) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 25 | Scott Boland | | (1989-04-11) 11 April 1989 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 58 | Luke Feldman | | (1981-01-08) 8 January 1981 (age 43) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| Spin bowlers | ||||||
| 19 | Michael Beer | | (1984-06-09) 9 June 1984 (age 39) | Right-handed | Left arm orthodox | |
| 37 | Clive Rose | | (1989-10-13) 13 October 1989 (age 34) | Right-handed | Left-arm orthodox | |
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Home attendance
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