On January 15, Monday, the cricket action intensifies as Melbourne Stars face off against Hobart Hurricanes in the 38th Match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match kicks off at 08:15 AM GMT or 07:15 PM local time, promising a thrilling encounter for cricket enthusiasts.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Preview
As Melbourne Stars prepare to face Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, both teams find themselves eliminated from the playoff contention. With Melbourne Stars having 4 wins and 5 losses, accumulating 8 points and a negative net run rate of -1.138, their campaign has fallen short.
Similarly, Hobart Hurricanes, with 3 wins and 6 losses, have amassed 6 points with a net run rate of -0.325. Although the match holds no playoff implications, both teams will aim to salvage pride in their final encounter, showcasing their skills in a bid to finish the season on a positive note.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Weather Report
During the match, expect a temperature of 19°C (Low) with a RealFeel® of 17°C, under mostly clear skies and a northeast wind at 15 km/h.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Pitch Report
Melbourne Cricket Ground is renowned for its true and bouncy pitches, favoring both batsmen and pacers. The track traditionally offers assistance to spinners as the game progresses, providing a balanced challenge for all facets of the game.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Predicted XI
Melbourne Stars: Tom Roger, Dan Lawrence, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Imad Wasim, Peter Handscomb (WK), Nathan Coulter Nile, Joel Paris, Scott Boland
Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade (WK), Mac Wright, Tim David, Corey Anderson, Nikhil Chaudhry, Nathan Ellis (C), Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith
Dream11 Team for Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
Tom Roger, Ben McDermott, Beau Webster, Glenn Maxwell (C), Tim David, Corey Anderson, Imad Wasim, Peter Handscomb, Chris Jordan, Scott Boland, Riley Meredith
Where to Watch Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes?
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS | RADIO COMMENTARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo Sports | Kayo, Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) | Fox Sports, Seven Network (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| India | Sony Six, Sony Ten, SonyLiv, Star Sports | Disney+Hotstar | Star Sports Network (TV), Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Pakistan | Geo Super, Ten Sports, Smartcric | – | – |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ, Spark Sport | – | Sky Sport (TV) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Sky Go, Sky Now | – | Sky Sports (TV), BBC Radio 5 Live Extra, BBC Sounds (Radio) |
| United States | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | – | Sports Entertainment Network (Radio) |
| Bangladesh | Channel 9, Gazi TV (GTV), BTV | – | – |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Eye (SLRC), Dialog TV, Peco TV | – | – |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports, ESPN+ | – | – |
| MENA Countries | OSN Sports Cricket | – | – |
