Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Score, Match 5 of Big Bash League 2025-26

SIX! Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The skipper hits the winning runs! Melbourne Stars win by eight wickets with 24 balls to spare. An excellent batting performance from the openers laid a strong foundation early on. Later, Campbell Kellaway and the captain batted superbly, with the skipper bringing up a well-deserved half-century. The Hobart Hurricanes failed to take wickets at regular intervals, and that ultimately cost them the match. Rishad Hossain picked up two wickets, but it wasn't enough to turn things in his side's favour. Marcus Stoinis is named Player of the Match.

FOUR! Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

FOUR! Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Stanlake, fielded by Ahmed.

Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by David.

FOUR! Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, off stump on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Bad delivery and flicks into the fence.

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Campbell Kellaway. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by David.

Nathan Ellis to Campbell Kellaway. Slower ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Ahmed.

Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.

Wide Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

Nathan Ellis to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, run save by Jordan.

Nathan Ellis to Campbell Kellaway. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by McDermott.

Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Ellis.

Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Chaudhary.

Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hossain.

FOUR! Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Rehan Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ellis.

FOUR! Rehan Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

FOUR! Chris Jordan to Campbell Kellaway. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Chaudhary.

Chris Jordan to Campbell Kellaway. Length ball, down leg side down the track flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by David.

Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by David.

Chris Jordan to Marcus Stoinis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Hossain.

Chris Jordan to Campbell Kellaway. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the back foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Meredith.

Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Stanlake.

Rehan Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Hossain.

APPEAL! Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Stanlake, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted shout from the bowler.

Wide Rehan Ahmed to Campbell Kellaway. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Wade.

Rehan Ahmed to Marcus Stoinis. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run.