| 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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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.
Season
Ladder
| 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 |
(C) Champion
Regular season
Main article: 2014–15 Big Bash League season| 18 December 2014 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Stars 7/148 (20 overs) |
v | Adelaide Strikers (H) 2/149 (12.3 overs) |
| Kevin Pietersen 66 (46)1 Kane Richardson 2/20 (3 overs) |
Tim Ludeman 92* (44) John Hastings 2/31 (2.3 overs) |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets Adelaide Oval Attendance: 27,635 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
| 20 December 2014 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Hobart Hurricanes 5/190 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars (H) 9/138 (20 overs) |
| Jonathan Wells 68 (44) John Hastings 3/24 (4 overs) |
Cameron White 62 (48) Ben Hilfenhaus 4/27 (4 overs) |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 52 runs Melbourne Cricket Ground Attendance: 18,284 Umpires: Mick Martell and Geoff Joshua Player of the match: Darren Sammy (Hurricanes) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field
| 28 December 2014 18:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Brisbane Heat 8/164 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 7/163 (20 overs) |
| Chris Lynn 48 (34) James Faulkner 2/26 (4 overs) |
Rob Quiney 45* (31) Ryan Duffield 3/28 (4 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
| 3 January 2015 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Stars 6/169 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 57 (12.4 overs) |
| Luke Wright 39 (21) Dwayne Bravo 3/22 (3 overs) |
Tom Cooper 10 (15) Michael Beer 2/14 (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
| 5 January 2015 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Sydney Sixers 6/150 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars (H) 4/150 (20 overs) |
| Michael Lumb 80 (61) Scott Boland 2/19 (4 overs) |
Kevin Pietersen 54 (43) Ben Dwarshuis 2/31 (4 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
| 10 January 2015 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Renegades 6/153 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars (H) 7/154 (20 overs) |
| Matthew Wade 71 (49) James Faulkner 3/19 (3 overs) |
Glenn Maxwell 66 (44) Ben Stokes 2/22 (2 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
| 17 January 2015 19:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Sydney Thunder 8/106 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 2/107 (14.3 overs) |
| Aiden Blizzard 45 (48) Michael Beer 2/14 (4 overs) |
Kevin Pietersen 67* (42) Josh Lalor 1/18 (2 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
| 21 January 2015 19:40 (D/N) Scorecard |
| Perth Scorchers 2/179 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars (H) 7/182 (19.3 overs) |
| Shaun Marsh 79 (51) Michael Beer 1/38 (4 overs) |
Peter Handscomb 103* (64) Yasir Arafat 4/27 (4 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
| Semi-final 2 25 January 2015 16:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Perth Scorchers 7/144 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 126 (19.5 overs) |
| Michael Carberry 50 (36) John Hastings 3/27 (4 overs) |
Luke Wright 31 (25) Andrew Tye 4/18 (4 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
Team information
Squad
Players with international caps are listed in bold.
| S/N | Name | Nat. | Date of birth (age) | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||||
| 24 | Kevin Pietersen | |
(1980-06-27) 27 June 1980 (age 44) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | Visa contract |
| 9 | Cameron White | |
(1983-08-18) 18 August 1983 (age 41) | Right-handed | Right arm leg break | Captain |
| 8 | David Hussey | |
(1977-07-15) 15 July 1977 (age 47) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | |
| 21 | Robert Quiney | |
(1982-08-20) 20 August 1982 (age 42) | 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 34) | Right-handed | Left arm fast medium | Vice-captain |
| 32 | Glenn Maxwell | |
(1988-10-14) 14 October 1988 (age 36) | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | |
| 11 | John Hastings | |
(1985-11-04) 4 November 1985 (age 39) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 16 | Marcus Stoinis | |
(1989-08-16) 16 August 1989 (age 35) | 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 33) | Right-handed | – | |
| 7 | Tom Triffitt | |
(1990-11-13) 13 November 1990 (age 34) | Right-handed | – | |
| Pace bowlers | ||||||
| 22 | Jackson Bird | |
(1986-12-11) 11 December 1986 (age 38) | 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 33) | 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 44) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| Spin bowlers | ||||||
| 19 | Michael Beer | |
(1984-06-09) 9 June 1984 (age 40) | Right-handed | Left arm orthodox | |
| 37 | Clive Rose | |
(1989-10-13) 13 October 1989 (age 35) | Right-handed | Left-arm orthodox | |
Home attendance
| Game | Opponent | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hobart Hurricanes | 18,284 |
| 5 | Sydney Sixers | 22,098 |
| 6 | Melbourne Renegades | 37,323 |
| 8 | Perth Scorchers | 33,778 |
| Total Attendance | 111,483 | |
| Average Attendance | 27,871 | |
References
- "Big Bash League Table – 2014–15". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ Big Bash League Results & Attendances austadiums.com. Retrieved on 18 Dec, 2015
- "Ludeman's record fifty stuns Stars". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- Cherny, Daniel (3 January 2015). "Melbourne Stars consign rival Renegades to record low Big Bash League score". Retrieved 6 January 2015.
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