This match was played in Melbourne.
Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Melbourne Stars scored 165 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs.
Nick Larkin and Cartwright batted well.
Nick Larkin scored 52 runs and remained unbeaten while Cartwright scored 42 runs.
in reply, Sydney Thunder scored 161 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs.
Gilkes scored 56 and Sam Billings scored 43.