Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Score, The Knockout of Big Bash League 2025-26

Mitch Owen to Hilton Cartwright. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, to deep cover for 1 run. The Hobart Hurricanes clinch a thrilling 3-run victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected, nail-biting contest. Joe Clarke top-scored with 31, while Hilton Cartwright kept the Melbourne Stars' hopes alive right until the final moments. However, it wasn't enough as the chase ultimately fell short. For the Hurricanes, Riley Meredith was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets. Although rain threatened to spoil the spectacle, a result was achieved, sending the Hobart Hurricanes through to the Challenger, where they will face the Sydney Sixers. Beau Webster was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.

SIX! Mitch Owen to Hilton Cartwright. Length ball, wide outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

FOUR! Mitch Owen to Hilton Cartwright. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

FOUR! Mitch Owen to Hilton Cartwright. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.

OUT! Caught. Mitch Owen to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Meredith. Comfortable catch to Riley Meredith.

Wide Mitch Owen to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

SIX! Mitch Owen to Marcus Stoinis. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over deep backward point for 6 runs.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.

Rishad Hossain to Marcus Stoinis. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chaudhary.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

SIX! Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell. Googly length ball, down leg side backing away slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Maxwell. Leg spinner length ball, to leg backing away Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs.

Rishad Hossain to Marcus Stoinis. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Prestwidge. Sam Harper is off to the pavilion as he is retired out.

FOUR! Riley Meredith to Sam Harper. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Riley Meredith to Sam Harper. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Owen.

Riley Meredith to Marcus Stoinis. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Owen.

OUT! Caught. Riley Meredith to Joe Clarke. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Owen. Mitch Owen makes no mistake.

FOUR! Riley Meredith to Joe Clarke. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front flick, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs.

FOUR! Riley Meredith to Joe Clarke. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Rishad Hossain to Sam Harper. Leg spinner length ball, off stump down the track working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chaudhary.

Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Prestwidge.

Rishad Hossain to Sam Harper. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Meredith.

Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Webster.

SIX! Rishad Hossain to Joe Clarke. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Billy Stanlake to Joe Clarke. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run.

Billy Stanlake to Joe Clarke. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Chaudhary.

Billy Stanlake to Joe Clarke. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs.

FOUR! Billy Stanlake to Joe Clarke. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Billy Stanlake to Joe Clarke. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Wade.