Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs (DLS method) in Sydney to progress to the Big Bash League's challenger match. After setting the Stars 136 to win, the Thunder superbly defended the low target,

The fierce Sydney derby clash will decide which side will compete against Hobart Hurricanes in the final of the BBL. The two teams were involved in a thriller of a contest last month in a league stage encounter, with this fixture anticipated to be yet another adrenaline-fuelled one.

Nathan McAndrew has starred as the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in a knockout Big Bash League finals match.

OUT! c David Warner b Nathan McAndrew. Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Live Score: SIX! THIS HAS TRAVELLED THE DISTANCE! Carrom-bal