BBL 2024-25 Match 40: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Match Highlights and Scorecard
Melbourne Stars beat Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs in the 40th match of the BBL 2024-25.
The Melbourne Stars secured a thumping 40-run victory over the Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG, extending their winning streak to five games in a row and confirming their place in the BBL 2024-25 knockout. The win also meant that the Perth Scorchers were eliminated out of the competition. The Stars’ next hurdle will be a knockout match against Sydney Thunder on Wednesday.
Opting to bat first, the Stars got off to a steady start with Sam Harper (23) contributing early runs. However, the Hurricanes fought back after the powerplay, pulling things back with some good bowling. Marcus Stoinis (32) played a key role in keeping the momentum going, and Beau Webster’s 51 laid the foundation for a strong finish.
But it was Glenn Maxwell’s explosive unbeaten knock of 76* from 32 balls that took the Stars to a mammoth total of 219/5. Maxwell’s assault included 5 fours and 6 sixes, with the Stars scoring 83 runs in the last five overs, setting a daunting target for the Hurricanes.
Chasing 220, Hobart’s response started with Mitchell Owen, who played a quick cameo of 38 runs off 17 balls, keeping the chase alive. However, the Hurricanes’ top order collapsed, with wickets falling regularly. Despite a late surge from captain Nathan Ellis (40) and Tim David (27), the Hurricanes fell short of the target, finishing at 179/10 in 19.3 overs.
The Stars’ bowlers were clinical, with Mark Steketee leading the charge with 4 wickets for 24 runs. Usama Mir (2/31) and Joel Paris (2/40) also played crucial roles in dismantling the Hurricanes’ batting line-up. In the end, the Stars’ all-round performance proved too much for Hobart, and they comfortably defended their total to seal a vital 40-run win.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Full Match Scorecard
Melbourne Stars: 219/5 (20 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper | 23 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 121.05 |
| Tom Fraser Rogers | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Beau Webster | 51 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 164.52 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 32 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 168.42 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 76 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 237.50 |
| Hilton Cartwright | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 216.67 |
| Tom Curran | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Extra | 13 15 (b 0, w 12, nb 0, lb 1) | ||||
| Total | 219/5 (20 ov) | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim David | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Marcus Bean | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Cameron Gannon | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Nathan Ellis | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Mitchell Owen | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.33 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Tom Fraser Rogers – 3.5 ov), 2-36 (Sam Harper – 5.2 ov), 3-81 (Marcus Stoinis – 10.4 ov), 4-151 (Beau Webster – 15.4 ov), 5-178 (Hilton Cartwright – 17.2 ov)
Hobart Hurricanes: 179/10 (19.3 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Jewell | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mitchell Owen | 38 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 223.53 |
| Charlie Wakim | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ben McDermott | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | 27 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 168.75 |
| Matthew Wade | 21 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 110.53 |
| Tim David | 27 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Cameron Gannon | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Nathan Ellis | 40 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 181.82 |
| Marcus Bean | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extra | 8 15 (b 0, w 5, nb 0, lb 3) | ||||
| Total | 179/10 (19.3 ov) | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Paris | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Mark Steketee | 3.3 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 6.86 |
| Peter Siddle | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 14.67 |
| Usama Mir | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Tom Curran | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 |
Fall of wickets: 1-22 (Caleb Jewell – 1.3 ov), 2-22 (Charlie Wakim – 1.5 ov), 3-45 (Ben McDermott – 3.2 ov), 4-54 (Mitchell Owen – 5.2 ov), 5-92 (Matthew Wade – 9.5 ov), 6-100 (Nikhil Chaudhary – 10.3 ov), 7-123 (Chris Jordan – 13.3 ov), 8-133 (Tim David – 14.4 ov), 9-169 (Cameron Gannon – 18.1 ov), 10-179 (Nathan Ellis – 19.3 ov)
Match Result: Melbourne Stars won by 40 runs.
Player of the Match: Glenn Maxwell
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