# 2014–15 Melbourne Stars season

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 | Teamvte | 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 | Advance to play-off phase |
| 3 | Melbourne Stars | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0.336 | Advance to play-off phase |
| 4 | Sydney Sixers | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | −0.014 | Advance to play-off phase |
| 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 | |

### Regular 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 | 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 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 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 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 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 43) | 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 34) | 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 | Total Attendance | 111,483 |
| Average Attendance | Average Attendance | 27,871 |