The upcoming BBL knockout round features the Melbourne Stars facing off against the Hobart Hurricanes. This match is set for Wednesday evening at Ninja Stadium. The Stars enter the game with a consistent squad of 14 players, unchanged from their previous encounters.
Melbourne Stars: Season Overview
Previously, the Stars achieved a commendable finish, securing fourth place in the league standings. They concluded the BBL season with six wins out of ten matches. Despite a recent setback against the Perth Scorchers, the team aims to bounce back in this critical knockout game.
Their last matchup with the Hurricanes was in the BBL|15 season opener at the MCG. In that game, the Stars demonstrated their strength, winning by eight wickets.
Squad for the Knockout Round
The Melbourne Stars will field the following players:
- Marcus Stoinis (captain)
- Hilton Cartwright
- Joe Clarke
- Tom Curran
- Sam Harper
- Liam Hatcher
- Campbell Kellaway
- Blake Macdonald
- Glenn Maxwell
- Hamish McKenzie
- Haris Rauf
- Tom Rogers
- Peter Siddle
- Mitch Swepson
Looking Ahead
This clash at Ninja Stadium marks the Stars’ return to the venue since 2023. The winner of this pivotal match will advance to The Challenger, competing against the loser of the match between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers. As the teams prepare, all eyes will be on the performance of both the Stars and the Hurricanes in this high-stakes showdown.
