Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 18-Dec-2025 01:45 PM | Melbourne Cricket Ground
HBH 158/9 (20)
MLS 159/2 (16)
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Kellaway* | 41 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 151.85 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 62 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 200 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis* | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 13.67 |
Last Wicket:Joe Clarke c Riley Meredith b Rishad Hossain 20(20) - 58/2 in 7.3 ov.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
Hobart Hurricanes — Innings 1 (158/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen c Hilton Cartwright b Maxwell | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Nikhil Chaudhary c Campbell Kellaway b Stoinis | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Rehan Ahmed c Sam Harper b Tom Curran | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Ben McDermott c Mitchell Swepson b Stoinis | 69 | 52 | 5 | 2 | 132.69 | |
| Tim David c Thomas Rogers b Peter Siddle | 31 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Matthew Wade (wk) c Maxwell b Peter Siddle | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Chris Jordan c Campbell Kellaway b Haris Rauf | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Nathan Ellis (c) c Campbell Kellaway b Haris Rauf | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rishad Hossain not out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Riley Meredith c Sam Harper b Peter Siddle | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Billy Stanlake not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 16 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 158 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.7 |
| Stoinis | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Owen & Nikhil Chaudhary | 9 | 4 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Nikhil Chaudhary | 1 | 3 |
| Ben McDermott & Nikhil Chaudhary | 26 | 25 |
| Ben McDermott & Tim David | 83 | 61 |
| Ben McDermott & Matthew Wade | 21 | 11 |
| Chris Jordan & Matthew Wade | 11 | 8 |
| Nathan Ellis & Matthew Wade | 0 | 1 |
| Rishad Hossain & Matthew Wade | 0 | 2 |
| Rishad Hossain & Riley Meredith | 6 | 4 |
| Rishad Hossain & Billy Stanlake | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Owen | 0.4 | 9 |
| 2 | Rehan Ahmed | 1.1 | 10 |
| 3 | Nikhil Chaudhary | 5.2 | 36 |
| 4 | Tim David | 15.3 | 119 |
| 5 | Ben McDermott | 17.2 | 140 |
| 6 | Chris Jordan | 18.4 | 151 |
| 7 | Nathan Ellis | 18.5 | 151 |
| 8 | Matthew Wade | 19.1 | 151 |
| 9 | Riley Meredith | 19.5 | 157 |
Melbourne Stars — Innings 2 (159/2 in 16 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke c Riley Meredith b Rishad Hossain | 20 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Thomas Fraser Rogers c Nikhil Chaudhary b Rishad Hossain | 30 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Campbell Kellaway not out | 41 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 151.85 | |
| Marcus Stoinis (c) not out | 62 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 159 | 2 wkts, 16 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Glenn Maxwell, Sam Harper (wk), Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Meredith | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Billy Stanlake | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Nathan Ellis | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 13.7 |
| Rishad Hossain | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 11 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Clarke & Thomas Rogers | 46 | 33 |
| Joe Clarke & Campbell Kellaway | 12 | 12 |
| Stoinis & Campbell Kellaway | 101 | 51 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Fraser Rogers | 5.3 | 46 |
| 2 | Joe Clarke | 7.3 | 58 |
Match Info
| Match | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 18-Dec-2025 01:45 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes (STA vs HUR)
Melbourne Stars will face Hobart Hurricanes in a thrilling match on 18-Dec-2025 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground at 01:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Melbourne Stars is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Hobart Hurricanes remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26.
The pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Melbourne Stars will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Hobart Hurricanes will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Melbourne Stars batting and Hobart Hurricanes bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Melbourne Stars showcase its strengths, or will Hobart Hurricanes pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 18-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Melbourne Stars Squad
Glenn Maxwell, Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Marcus Stoinis (C), Tom Curran, Peter Siddle, Sam Harper, Jonathan Merlo, Liam Hatcher, Joe Clarke, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Tom Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Tom Whitney, Hamish Mckenzie, Austin Anlezark
Hobart Hurricanes Squad
Rishad Hossain, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Riley Meredith, Chris Jordan, Billy Stanlake, Tim David, Nathan Ellis (C), Mac Wright, Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Will Prestwidge, Nikhil Chaudhary
