Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Head To Head Ahead Of The 40th Match In BBL 14
Melbourne Stars to face Hobart Hurricanes in BBL season 14's last game [Source: @StarsBBL, @BBL/X.com]
Melbourne Stars will face Hobart Hurricanes in the final league match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 season. The match is scheduled to take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on January 19 from 1.45 PM IST.
This is the last opportunity for the Melbourne Stars to enter the playoffs as they play their final game. After a horrific start to the season where they lost five games on the trot, the Stars made an inspiring comeback with four consecutive wins. With 8 points in 9 games, the Stars stand a legitimate chance at the playoffs.
The Stars last dominated the Melbourne derby with a 42-run victory. Glenn Maxwell stood out with a majestic 90 off 52 balls. Mark Steketee further grabbed the limelight in the second inning with a sensational five-wicket-haul to help Stars with a dominant win.
On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes have confirmed their qualifier clash with Sydney Sixers. With 15 points in 9 games, the Hurricanes are seated at the top of the table in what has been a breakout season for the franchise.
In their previous fixture, the Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat by five wickets. Chasing a challenging total of 202 runs, openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen had an 80-run partnership. Nikhil Chaudhary extended his sublime form to contribute a crucial 39 off 27 balls. With 11 needed off the final over, Matthew Wade hit a boundary followed by a six off the final ball to lead the Hurricanes to a dramatic victory.
STA vs HUR: Head to Head in BBL
Melbourne Stars have met Hobart Hurricanes 21 times in the history of BBL. The Stars dominated the rivalry with 11 victories whereas the Hurricanes settled for 8 wins.
Matches Played | Stars Won | Hurricanes Won | No Result |
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21 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
STA vs HUR: Head to Head at MCG
The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground has hosted 10 games between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes. The Stars continue to hold edge in their fortress as they won 6 games with Hurricanes succeeding in 4 games.
Matches Played | Stars Won | Hurricanes Won | No Result |
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10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes: What happened the last time they played?
Melbourne Stars last played against Hobart Hurricanes on January 15, 2024. Batting first the latter scored a total of 187 runs with the loss of 8 wickets. Matthew Wade was the highest run-scorer with 63 off 41 balls while Ben McDermott hit a half century off 35 balls. Dan Lawrence picked 4 wickets for 35 runs for the Stars.
In the second inning, Beau Webster showcased resilience with 55* off 43 balls. Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell supported him with quick 48 and 32 respectively. However, Nathan Ellis’ timely blow restricted the flow of runs as the Stars fell short of just 7 runs to endure a heartbreak loss.