Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Match Details
Match: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 04 | BBL 2022-23
Date: Friday, 16 December 2022
Time: 11:05 (GMT+5) /11:35 (GMT+5.5) / 12:05 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview
- In their most recent game against Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars were only able to score 122 runs, and their batters appear to be struggling.
- With seven bowlers on the side, the Hobart Hurricanes have depth in their bowling attack, making them powerful.
- With players like Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, and D’Arcy Short on the roster, the Hobart Hurricanes have formidable batting.
Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes square off in game four of the 2022–23 Big Bash League on Friday night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On Tuesday, the Stars suffered their first defeat of the year by one wicket. The Hobart Hurricanes made it as far as the playoffs before losing in the Eliminator the previous season. The game gets begins at 17:05 local time.
The only thing standing in the way of Melbourne Stars’ opener reaching a Super Over was a little wicket-keeping error. They will undoubtedly be a threat in this match if they bowl with the same accuracy.
The Hobart Hurricanes had no trouble reaching high totals the previous season, but their bowlers will need to improve this time around. The team should start this match off winning if the bowlers can deliver.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Weather Report
On December 16, Melbourne would be covered with peculiar clouds.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Toss Prediction
In Melbourne, we have seen fantastic batting surfaces, and the majority of teams have won games when batting second. In this style, the team pursuing the score always has an advantage, thus we anticipate the team winning the toss will choose to bowl first.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Pitch Report
It would be difficult to bat in the first few overs of the game. Any team that bats first would be content with 160 runs in these circumstances.
Melbourne Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
We expect Melbourne Stars to make just one forced substitution before this game, given that they only lost to Sydney Thunder by one wicket in their season opener on Tuesday. Due to a hamstring injury, veteran batter Joe Burns will likely be replaced by Campbell Kellaway, who will play in his first BBL game.
Recent form – L W W L W
Melbourne Stars’ Probable XI
Joe Clarke (wk), Campbell Kellaway, Thomas Rogers, Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult
Hobart Hurricanes Team News & Probable Playing XIs
At least four Hobart Hurricanes debuts are anticipated, including those of Asif Ali, Paddy Dooley, Shadab Khan, and Jimmy Neesham. The Hurricanes will be eager to gain a win in their opener game after having a disappointing tournament debut the year before.
Recent form – L L W W L
Hobart Hurricanes’ Probable XI
Matthew Wade (c) (wk), Ben McDermott, D’Arcy Short, Shadab Khan, Tim David, Asif Ali, Jimmy Neesham, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Paddy Dooley, Riley Meredith
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Melbourne Stars | 3 | 2 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 2 | 3 |
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Match 04, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Matthew Wade (C)
- Ben McDermott
Batters
- Hilton Cartwright
- Nick Larkin
- Tim David
All-Rounders
- Marcus Stoinis (VC)
- Shadab Khan
- D Arcy Short
Bowlers
- Trent Boult
- Adam Zampa
- Rilee Meredith
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction
Winning the toss
- Hobart Hurricanes
Top batsman
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
- Hobart Hurricanes – D’Arcy Short
Top bowler
- Melbourne Stars – BL Couch
- Hobart Hurricanes – Nathan Ellis
Most sixes
- Melbourne Stars – Hilton Cartwright
- Hobart Hurricanes – Matthew Wade
Player of the Match
- Hobart Hurricanes – D’Arcy Short
Team Scores Batting First
- Melbourne Stars – 170+
- Hobart Hurricanes – 180+
Hobart Hurricanes are the favourite to win this match.
Melbourne Stars came dangerously close to defeating Sydney Thunder early on but ultimately came up short. With their outstanding top-order batting, the Hobart Hurricanes should present much tougher competition for the Stars in this game. Overall, we are betting on the Hobart Hurricanes to triumph at the MCG.