Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes will face off each other on Monday, January 15, 2024, according to the BBL 2024 Schedule.
The match is scheduled to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and will start at 9:15 PM local time.
Melbourne Stars are currently at the 4th position while Hurricanes are at the 6th position in the BBL Points Table 2024. Both teams are still in the race for qualification for the playoffs.
This blog will discuss the previous head-to-head record of Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes, statistical analysis of both teams via their performance in recent matches, team preparation for the upcoming season, and our Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction regarding the winner of this BBL match.
KFC Big Bash League Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Comparison
Here is an overall past Head-to-head record of the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars teams in the League’s History. Let us review the different stats that make the upcoming match between these two teams interesting.
|
Melbourne Stars |
Team |
Hobart Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
|
20 |
Matches |
20 |
|
13 |
Win |
7 |
|
273 |
Highest score |
190 |
|
55 |
Lowest Score |
69 |
|
Glenn Maxwell (526) |
Most Runs |
Ben McDermott (414) |
|
James Faulkner (10) |
Most Wickets |
Riley Meredith (19) |
Now, we will go through the scorecards and statistics of the previous five encounters between these two teams.
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Date |
Team 1 |
Team 2 |
Venue |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec 28, 2023 |
Hobart Hurricanes 10/155 (19.4) |
Melbourne Stars 3/67 (6.3/7) |
Bellerive Oval Hobart, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
Jan 9, 2023 |
Hobart Hurricanes 8/133 (17.4) |
Melbourne Stars 7/131 (20) |
Bellerive Oval Hobart, Australia |
Hobart Hurricanes |
|
Dec 16, 2022 |
Melbourne Stars 5/183 (20) |
Hobart Hurricanes 9/145 (20) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
Jan 19, 2022 |
Melbourne Stars 2/273 (20) |
Hobart Hurricanes 6/167 (20) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
Dec 24, 2021 |
Hobart Hurricanes 6/180 (20) |
Melbourne Stars 9/156 (20) |
Bellerive Oval Hobart, Australia |
Hobart Hurricanes |
Melbourne Stars have had a rollercoaster ride this season but they have dominated the head-to-head record against Hurricanes.
So, we will give an edge to Melbourne Stars to win the BBL match against Stars in our Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction as per their recent performances and team combination. Both teams will lock horns on January 15, as per the BBL 2024 schedule.
Previous Performances of Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes Teams:
Here are detailed statistics of both teams in their last 5 matches that give an outlook on how both teams are approaching this contest between them and who has the edge over the other opponent to finish higher on the BBL Points Table 2024.
Hobart Hurricanes' Last 5 Matches:
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Date |
Team 1 |
Team 2 |
Venue |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 Jan, 2024 |
Hobart Hurricanes 7/165 (20) |
Adelaide Strikers 5/168 (19.2) |
Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia |
Adelaide Strikers |
|
7 Jan, 2024 |
Brisbane Heat 7/132 (20) |
Hobart Hurricanes 9/116 (16) |
The Gabba Brisbane, Australia |
Brisbane Heat |
|
1 Jan, 2024 |
Sydney Thunder 8/150 (20) |
Hobart Hurricanes 3/151 (18.1) |
Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia |
Hobart Hurricanes |
|
28 Dec, 2023 |
Hobart Hurricanes 10/155 (19.4) |
Melbourne Stars 2/67 (6.3/7) |
Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
23 Dec, 2023 |
Melbourne Renegades 5/183 (20) |
Hobart Hurricanes 4/187 (19) |
Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia |
Hobart Hurricanes |
Melbourne Stars's Last 5 Matches:
|
Date |
Team 1 |
Team 2 |
Venue |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 Jan, 2024 |
Melbourne Stars 4/156 (20) |
Sydney Sixers 3/160 (18.1) |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia |
Sydney Sixers |
|
31 Dec, 2023 |
Adelaide Strikers 4/205 (20) |
Melbourne Stars 3/211 (19) |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
28 Dec, 2023 |
Hobart Hurricanes 10/155 (19.4) |
Melbourne Stars 2/67 (6.3/7) |
Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
26 Dec, 2023 |
Sydney Sixers 8/154 (20) |
Melbourne Stars 6/155 (19.3) |
Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney, Australia |
Melbourne Stars |
|
22 Dec, 2023 |
Melbourne Stars 10/172 (20) |
Sydney Thunder 5/176 (18.2) |
Lavington Sports Ground, Australia |
Sydney Thunder |
Teams Analysis Before the Match:
Let's quickly review the preparation of both teams before their much-awaited contest on Monday, January 15, 2024, according to the BBL 2024 schedule.
Melbourne Stars:
The Stars are currently in the race for the playoffs and they need to win the match against the Hurricanes to make sure they finish in the top 4 at the BBL Points Table 2024.
Glenn Maxwell has captained the side very well in the KFC Big Bash League and led the side from the front with his brilliant batting and bowling as well.
This match against the Hurricanes is quite significant for the Stars as they have a qualification scenario in mind they will be fully prepared to win the match. The batting lineup needs to respond in these important last matches. The Stars are the favorite to win the match against the Hurricanes.
Hobart Hurricanes:
Hurricanes will compete in the last league stage match against the Stars on January 15, as per the BBL 2024 Schedule. Hobart Hurricanes are currently standing at the 7th position in the BBL Points Table 2024.
They need a desperate win in their last match against the Stars so that they could qualify for the playoffs. The team management and players will execute their plans and give their best on field so that they give their fans a chance to celebrate their reach in the playoffs and reach the finals to lift the trophy for the first time in the BBL history.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction of the Upcoming Match:
The Stars and Hurricanes will be facing each other in their last league stage match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 on January 15, 2024, as per the BBL 2024 Schedule.
This match can be decisive for both teams as they are middle of the BBL Points Table 2024 and can qualify for the playoffs. However, the Stars have a slight edge over the Hurricanes in our Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction.
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