The 2016–17 Melbourne Stars season was the sixth in the club's history. Coached by Stephen Fleming and captained by David Hussey, they competed in the BBL's 2016–17 season.
Season
Ladder
Regular season
Semi-finals
Players Name Date of birth Batting style Bowling style Notes Batsmen 24 Kevin Pietersen Right-handed Right arm off spin Visa contract & International Cap12 Seb Gotch Right-handed — 8 David Hussey Right-handed Right arm off spin Captain21 Robert Quiney Left-handed Right arm medium International cap All Rounders 6 Luke Wright Right-handed Right arm fast medium Visa contract & International Cap5 James Faulkner Right-handed Left arm fast medium Vice-captain & International Cap32 Glenn Maxwell Right-handed Right arm off spin International Cap11 John Hastings Right-handed Right arm fast medium Captain & International Cap16 Marcus Stoinis Right-handed Right arm medium International Cap4 Evan Gulbis Right-handed Right arm fast medium Wicketkeepers 54 Peter Handscomb Right-handed — International Cap7 Tom Triffitt Right-handed – 2 Sam Harper Right-handed — Pace Bowlers25 Scott Boland Right-handed Right arm fast medium International Cap10 Jackson Coleman Right-handed Left arm fast medium 17 Daniel Worrall Right-handed Right arm fast medium International Cap20 Ben Hilfenhaus Right-handed Right arm fast medium International Cap Spin Bowlers19 Michael Beer Right-handed Left arm orthodox International Cap63 Adam Zampa Right-handed Right arm leg break International Cap23 Liam Bowe Right-handed Slow left-arm wrist-spin
Season statistics
Home attendance Match Opponent Attendance2 Melbourne Renegades 71,1625 Adelaide Strikers 40,2547 Brisbane Heat 40,2258 Sydney Sixers 46,671Total Attendance 198,312Average Attendance 49,578
References
External links Official website of the Melbourne Stars Official website of the Big Bash League