Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars: Match Scorecard and Report
Introduction
The hobart hurricanes vs melbourne stars match scorecard details a rain-affected KFC Big Bash League|15 Knockout in Hobart that decided which side progressed to face the Sydney Sixers at the SCG. The fixture was relevant to BBL finals qualification and drew attention because weather curtailed play and the result was determined under the DLS method. The contest highlighted a strong cameo with the bat and key bowling contributions in a shortened match.
Match summary
At Ninja Stadium on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (start delayed by about 90 minutes), Hobart Hurricanes posted 114 for 5 in a rain-reduced innings. Beau Webster led the attack with the bat, scoring 47 off 26 balls. Melbourne Stars, having won the toss and elected to field, were set a revised chase of 115 in 10 overs. The chase was interrupted by weather and the result was decided by DLS: Hobart Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS Method). The Stars finished 81 for 4 at the match stoppage.
Key innings and figures
Hobart Hurricanes (1st innings): notable contributions included Beau Webster’s 47 from 26 balls. Support came from middle-order hitters and extras also contributed to the total—10 byes, 4 leg byes and 5 wides were recorded in the Hurricanes innings. Individual wickets included Owen (7 off 4; st Harper b Maxwell) and McDermott (12 off 7; lbw b Marcus Stoinis).
Melbourne Stars (1st attempt at chase): Joe Clarke and Sam Harper provided early momentum—Clarke was listed at 41 for 2 from 4.3 overs and Harper at 49 for 3 from 5.1 overs in running match notes—before the weather interruption. The Stars were 50 in 4.4 overs (28 balls) at an earlier stage, with extras of 6 noted in the scorecard. During the bowlers’ list, Marcus Stoinis returned figures of 1 over, 0 maidens, 6 runs and 1 wicket (economy 6.00).
Match details and context
Melbourne’s XI included Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Joe Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Mitch Swepson, Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle. A review was recorded on over 7.4. The winner of this Knockout advances to play the Sydney Sixers at the SCG on January 23 for a place in the BBL|15 Final.
Conclusion
The hobart hurricanes vs melbourne stars match scorecard reflects a dramatic, weather-curtailed knockout where a strong short innings from Beau Webster and steady bowling helped the Hurricanes progress. With the match decided by DLS, the result emphasises how reduced overs and interruptions can be decisive in finals cricket; the Hurricanes now move on to face the Sydney Sixers with a berth in the final at stake for the victor.
