Melbourne Stars
Match Complete
Hobart Hurricanes
| 126 all out Hobart Hurricanes win by 59 runs |
| 2/23 (3.1) | *Archer | O: 17.1 | ||
| 4/21 (4.0) | Meredith | RR:6.35 | O'Connell | 0 (1) |
| hit wicket b. Archer |  | 17.1 10/126 |  | Bowe 0(1) |
| c. Archer b. Meredith | | 16.5 9/126 | | Bird 1(2) |
| run out (Rose) | | 16.4 8/126 | | Merlo 11(9) |
| c. McDermott b. Meredith | | 16.1 7/124 | | Plunkett 11(8) |
| c. Botha b. Archer | | 14.2 6/106 | | Gotch 35(26) |
| c. Archer b. Meredith | | 12.2 5/94 | | Bravo 19(16) |
| lbw. Botha | | 7.2 4/51 | | Maddinson 6(7) |
| b. Short | | 6.1 3/45 | | Dunk 20(15) |
| c. Botha b. Meredith | | 4.6 2/40 | | Larkin 16(13) |
| b. Botha | | 1.1 1/5 | | Gulbis 4(5) |
| First Innings: Hobart Hurricanes | 2/185 | RR: 7.93 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Hobart Hurricanes | 2/185 | RR: 7.93 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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M.S. Wade*+ c. Dunk b. O'Connell | 41 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 107.89 |
D.J.M. Short not out | 96 | 57 | 8 | 4 | 168.42 |
J.R. Doran c+b. Bowe | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.50 |
B.R. McDermott not out | 27 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 142.11 |
G.J. Bailey | |||||
S. Milenko | |||||
J.P. Faulkner | |||||
J. Botha | |||||
J.C. Archer | |||||
C.A. Rose | |||||
R.P. Meredith | |||||
Extras (b 1, lb 7, w 4, nb 2) | 14 | ||||
| Total | 185 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.R. Dunk | 2.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| J.M. Bird | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
| L.E. Plunkett | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| L. Bowe | 3.0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.67 |
| T. O'Connell | 2.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
| D.J. Bravo | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| E.P. Gulbis | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
| First Innings: Melbourne Stars | 126 all out | RR: 6.35 | O: 17.1 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E.P. Gulbis b. Botha | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
B.R. Dunk b. Short | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
N.C.R. Larkin c. Botha b. Meredith | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 123.08 |
N.J. Maddinson* lbw. Botha | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
S.E. Gotch+ c. Botha b. Archer | 35 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 134.62 |
D.J. Bravo c. Archer b. Meredith | 19 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 118.75 |
J.A. Merlo run out (Rose) | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
L.E. Plunkett c. McDermott b. Meredith | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 137.50 |
J.M. Bird c. Archer b. Meredith | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
T. O'Connell not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
L. Bowe hit wicket b. Archer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras (b 0, lb 2, w 1, nb 0) | 3 | ||||
| Total | 126 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Faulkner | 3.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| J. Botha | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| J.C. Archer | 3.1 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.26 |
| R.P. Meredith | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.25 |
| D.J.M. Short | 2.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 |
| C.A. Rose | 1.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
The Melbourne Stars welcome the top-of-the-table Hobart Hurricanes to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in a game they must simply win if they have finals aspirations. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:15pm (AEDT).
It just has not happened for the Stars in this campaign. One could argue that this is the least formidable list they have put together in recent times.
What has not helped is losing the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa to international duty, and then you add Sandeep Lamichhane departing to the Bangladesh Premier League.
They cannot complain though as they knew this would have been coming in terms of player availabilities.
On a positive note, you can definitely see a future with a few of the younger players coming through. The likes of Liam Bowe and Seb Gotch have shown glimpses of what they can offer.
Ben Dunk has found some form with the stick, which saw him bring up his first half-century for the Stars not too long ago against the Perth Scorchers.
Dwayne Bravo has been very useful with the ball and bat, showing why the green half of Melbourne were keen to secure his services.
The Hurricanes though are better placed, and it is simply down to list management. It is an experienced squad of players.
Matthew Wade has continued his form from the Sheffield Shield into the Big Bash making plenty of runs. D’Arcy Short has shown his power at the top of the order alongside Wade, also.
George Bailey has shown that age is irrelevant. Riley Meredith has been the surprise for many as he is just a bit of an unknown quantity, but he has bowled extremely well.
James Faulkner has also shown with the ball why he was a key figure for Australia in the shorter formats only a few years ago.
I could go on forever, but the Hurricanes just have the basics covered better than any other side at the minute, which is why they are at the top of the table.
Prediction
There is a reason the Hurricanes are at the top of the table, and they will show why against the Stars tonight.
They are such a powerful side with ball and bat, and with the Stars not quite at full-strength, that will prove the difference in the end.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7:15pm (AEDT).
When: 7:15pm AEDT
Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
TV: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Betting: Melbourne Stars $2.62, Hobart Hurricanes $1.50
Melbourne Stars
Nic Maddinson (C)
Jackson Bird
Scott Boland
Liam Bowe
Dwayne Bravo
Ben Dunk
Seb Gotch
Evan Gulbis
Nick Larkin
Jonathan Merlo
Lance Morris
Tom O’Connell
Liam Plunkett
Hobart Hurricanes
Matthew Wade (C)
Jofra Archer
George Bailey
Johan Botha
Alex Doolan
Jake Doran
James Faulkner
Ben McDermott
Riley Meredith
Simon Milenko
David Moody
Clive Rose
D’Arcy Short
Lachlan Ballingall
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D'Arcy Short's 96 not out has proven to be the difference between the two sides. Matthew Wade's 41 and Ben McDermott's 27 not out were the cream on the cake. Tom O'Connell (1/17 off two) and Liam Bowe (1/38 off three) finished with the best bowling figures for the Stars. The Hurricanes bowlers backed up their batsmen. Riley Meredith continued his sensational form finishing with 4/21 off his four overs. Johan Botha and Jofra Archer finished with four wickets between them. Seb Gotch the best of the Melbourne Stars batsmen finishing with 35 runs. Hobart Hurricanes - 2/185 Melbourne Stars - 126 (17.1 overs)
Lachlan Ballingall
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The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by 59 runs.
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Lachlan Ballingall
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WICKET! Bowe has hit his wicket and Archer claims the final wicket. Stars: 126 Overs: 17.1
Lachlan Ballingall
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O'Connell and Bowe both at the crease now. Stars: 9/126 Overs: 17
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WICKET! Bird goes to hook, but he could not control it and is caught at fine leg by Archer. He departs for 1. Stars: 9/126 Overs: 16.5
Lachlan Ballingall
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WICKET! Rose with a superb direct hit and Merlo departs for 11. Stars: 8/126 Overs: 16.4
Lachlan Ballingall
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Bird is off the mark first ball. Stars: 7/126 Overs: 16.3
Lachlan Ballingall
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Bird now at the crease. Stars: 7/125 Overs: 16.2
Lachlan Ballingall
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WICKET! Meredith to bowl his final over. He strikes first ball and claims the wicket of Plunkett who is caught by McDermott. He departs for 11. Stars: 7/124 Overs: 16.1
Lachlan Ballingall
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A single to finish the Faulkner over. Stars: 6/124 Overs: 16
Lachlan Ballingall
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Plunkett picks up two runs down the ground. Stars: 6/123 Overs: 15.5
Lachlan Ballingall
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A single to follow the boundary up from Merlo. Stars: 6/121 Overs: 15.4
Lachlan Ballingall
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Superb cover drive from Merlo. Stars: 6/120 Overs: 15.3
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Plunkett now picks up a single down to long-on. Stars: 6/116 Overs: 15.2
Lachlan Ballingall
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Faulkner back into the attack. Plunkett slashes and picks up a boundary. Stars: 6/115 Overs: 15.1