Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Live Score and Commentary, BBL, 18 December, 2025
COMPLETED / Match 5 / Melbourne Cricket Ground
159/2 (16 ov)
158/9 (20 ov)
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Kellaway | 41 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 151.85 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 62 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 13.67 |
| Nathan Ellis | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| 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 |
| 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 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 101 run (8.3 ov): Marcus Stoinis: 62 (31), Campbell Kellaway: 35 (20)
- Last Bat: Joe Clarke 20(20) - c RP Meredith b MR Hossain Rishad Hossain
- Fall of Wickets: 46 - 1 Tom Fraser Rogers, 58 - 2 Joe Clarke
- Reviews Remaining: Melbourne Stars - 2 of 2, Hobart Hurricanes - 2 of 2
- Toss: Melbourne Stars elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Match 5
- Series: BBL
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 01:45 PM
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- City: Melbourne
- Umpires: Donovan Koch (Australia), Sam Nogajski (Australia), Eloise Sheridan (Australia, TV)
- Referee: Bob Parry (Australia)
Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Chris Jordan to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the deep point for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the leg stump. Campbell Kellaway goes back and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Rehan Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps. Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Rehan Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis goes forward to take googly of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Campbell Kellaway elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway, 2 runs, Campbell Kellaway goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 14 (12 runs)
Nathan Ellis to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway 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 deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the mid on.
Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good 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.
Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the mid on for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Campbell Kellaway, 1 run, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease to take slower ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards slip for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease to take off cutter of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Campbell Kellaway, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Campbell Kellaway hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, plays push in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis goes back to take off cutter of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! slower ball lands right on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 16 (22 runs)