Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, Live Score and Commentary, BBL, 21 January, 2026
COMPLETED / Knockout / Bellerive Oval
114/5 (10 ov)
81/4 (7 ov)
Hobart Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS METHOD)
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Player of the match
Beau Webster,
Hobart Hurricanes
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Cartwright | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 375.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Mitchell Owen | 1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 22.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
Hobart Hurricanes won by 3 runs (DLS METHOD)
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers (SIX won by 57 runs) | Challenger | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Melbourne Stars (HUR won by 3 runs (DLS METHOD)) | Knockout | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Brisbane Heat (HEA won by 3 runs) | Match 35 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Sixers (Match abondoned due to rain) | Match 31 | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Adelaide Strikers (HUR won by 37 runs) | Match 28 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes (HUR won by 3 runs (DLS METHOD)) | Knockout | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers (PS won by 6 wickets) | Match 39 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Adelaide Strikers (MS won by 6 wickets) | Match 34 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Melbourne Renegades (MS won by 8 wickets) | Match 30 | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Sixers (SIX won by 6 wickets) | Match 27 | 8 Jan 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 15 run (0.4 ov): Hilton Cartwright: 15 (4), Glenn Maxwell: 0 (0)
- Last Bat: Marcus Stoinis 9(5) - c RP Meredith b MJ Owen Mitchell Owen
- Fall of Wickets: 5 - 1 Tom Fraser Rogers, 41 - 2 Joe Clarke, 49 - 3 Sam Harper, 66 - 4 Marcus Stoinis
- Reviews Remaining: Melbourne Stars - 2 of 2, Hobart Hurricanes - 2 of 2
- Toss: Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Knockout
- Series: BBL
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time: 02:00 PM
- Venue: Bellerive Oval
- City: Hobart
- Umpires: Michael Graham Smith (Australia), Phillip Gillespie (Australia), Donovan Koch (Australia, TV)
- Referee: Kepler Wessels (Australia)
Billy Stanlake to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke goes back to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 3 (11 runs)
Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke, Six, Six !! What a delivery! googly lands right on the stumps, Joe Clarke goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Rishad Hossain to Sam Harper, 1 run, Sam Harper hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident ramp shot that sent the ball sailing towards short fine leg for 1 run.
Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke, 2 runs, Joe Clarke goes back to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke, 1 run, Rishad Hossain delivers googly at good length, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Rishad Hossain to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Sam Harper goes forward to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (13 runs)
Riley Meredith to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Joe Clarke hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Riley Meredith to Joe Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Joe Clarke c MJ Owen b RP Meredith 31 (17) Riley Meredith to Joe Clarke, no run, c MJ Owen b RP Meredith, Caught out !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Joe Clarke hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mitchell Owen, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Joe Clarke.
Riley Meredith to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to take outswinger of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Riley Meredith to Sam Harper, 2 runs, Sam Harper goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
Riley Meredith to Sam Harper, Four, Four !! outswinger, short length, on the off stump, Sam Harper goes back, plays defensive shot in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 5 (15 runs)
Sam Harper Retired out 10 (6) Rishad Hossain to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Retired out, Sam Harper is leaving the field, retiring out for some reason. Let's hope it's not too serious.
Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant googly on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook sloge sweep, edged!! and the ball sails towards long on for 1 run.
Rishad Hossain to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep cover for 1 run.
Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Maxwell hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
End of over 6 (11 runs)
Mitchell Owen to Marcus Stoinis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers punch sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum! Dropped catch!! ball tossed up in hands and fell across the fences and it is six
Mitchell Owen to Marcus Stoinis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Marcus Stoinis no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Marcus Stoinis c RP Meredith b MJ Owen 9 (5) Mitchell Owen to Marcus Stoinis, no run, c RP Meredith b MJ Owen, Caught out !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards deep cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Riley Meredith, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Marcus Stoinis.
Mitchell Owen to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Mitchell Owen to Hilton Cartwright, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Mitchell Owen to Hilton Cartwright, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Mitchell Owen to Hilton Cartwright, 1 run, Hilton Cartwright hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 7 (22 runs)