Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars: Match Scorecard and Report
Introduction: Why this scorecard matters
The hobart hurricanes vs melbourne stars match scorecard captures a decisive rain‑curtailed knockout in KFC BBL|15. With the winner progressing to face the Sydney Sixers at the SCG and a place in the final at stake, the curtailed contest carried significant consequences for both teams’ seasons. The interruption by weather and the resulting DLS calculation meant every run, extra and review had heightened importance.
Main details and key events
Match context and conditions
The Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to field after a 90‑minute weather delay. The match was reduced to a 10‑over contest, with the Hurricanes set 115 to win in their shortened innings.
Hobart Hurricanes innings (10 overs)
The Hurricanes posted 114 for 5 in their rain‑reduced 10 overs. Beau Webster anchored the innings, top‑scoring with 47 off 26 balls to provide the backbone of the total. Other individual contributions included Owen (st Harper b Maxwell) 7 off 4 and McDermott (c) lbw b Stoinis 12 off 7. Extras were notable: the innings included 10 byes, 4 legbyes and 5 wides, which together added significantly to the Hurricanes’ tally.
Melbourne Stars chase and interruption
The Stars began their chase requiring 115 from 10 overs. Joe Clarke was at the crease when the score was 41 for 2 after 4.3 overs, and Sam Harper was at the crease when the score reached 49 for 3 after 5.1 overs. The Stars managed 81 for 4 before the rain interruption and, under the DLS method, the Hurricanes were declared winners by 3 runs. During the contest Marcus Stoinis bowled one over, conceding 6 runs and taking one wicket (1–0–6–1).
Match specifics and moments
There were key moments such as a review by Melbourne in over 7.4 and a lively powerplay that produced 50 runs inside 4.4 overs for the Hurricanes. The shortened format and extras influenced the match dynamics and the ultimate DLS outcome.
Conclusion: Significance and outlook
The rain‑curtailed victory sends Hobart Hurricanes through to face the Sydney Sixers at the SCG on Friday for a shot at the BBL|15 Final against the Perth Scorchers. For the Stars, an interrupted chase and lost opportunities under DLS end their campaign. Readers should note how weather, extras and key individual performances such as Webster’s 47 shaped a tight knockout where marginal runs proved decisive.
