This week marks the begin of the playoffs of the Big Bash League 2025-26. In the Knock-Out match taking place at Hobart, the Hobart Hurricanes will be facing the Melbourne Stars. Both teams have shown great form during the group stage, but now they must both win or their seasons will come to an end. The winning team will progress to the Challenger match on Friday, keeping their hopes alive for the championship title. Fans should expect a thrilling and highly competitive encounter. Below you will find Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars betting tips, match insights, and a clear prediction for BBL today match betting.
Match Preview
The Hobart Hurricanes are used to playing in home conditions at their home ground, Bellerive Oval and have played consistent cricket this season. As for the Melbourne Stars, they have regained their confidence after a slow phase so it should be an interesting, competitive game. A Knockout game, this is a must-win for both teams, once one team loses, they are out of the competition.
Match details: HH vs MS
| INFO | DETAILS |
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars |
| Match Type | Knockout |
| League | Big Bash League 2025–26 |
| Date | Today |
| Time | 7:30 PM Local / 8:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| City | Hobart, Australia |
| Stadium Capacity | 20,000 |
| Ends | Church Street End, River End |
| Home Team | Hobart Hurricanes |
| State Host | Tasmania |
| Other Sports Hosted | Australian Rules Football |
| Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast (India) | Star Sports Network |
TEAMS PREVIEW
Hobart Hurricanes Preview
Tim David will not play for the Hobart Hurricanes this season, but they recovered from his loss quickly against the Melbourne Stars. They remain competitive with the help of their remaining members. A tight loss to the Brisbane Heat put them in third place, but they still have a chance to reach the grand final. Due to injury, Nathan Ellis will not participate in the playoffs. Ben McDermott will assume the captaincy role.
Hobart’s batters are aggressive and confident. Nikhil Chaudhary is the leading run-scorer, with Ben McDermott and Tim Ward playing important roles in the middle. The bowlers are also maintaining a good balance: Riley Meredith is the primary pace bowler, Chris Jordan is responsible for closing out the final overs, and Rishad Hossain is performing well with spin.
Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:
Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott(c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade(w), Mac Wright/Charlie Wakim, Chris Jordan, Billy Stanlake/Jackson Bird, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith
Melbourne Stars Preview
Melbourne Stars struggled in the middle of the season but bounced back strongly. They beat Adelaide Strikers by six wickets and secured a spot in the BBL finals. Now, they aim to regain early-season form in the knockout match.
Sam Harper leads the batting with consistent runs and fast scoring. Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Campbell Kellaway support the middle order well.
The bowling unit looks strong. Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle lead the pace attack. Mitch Swepson handles spin, while Tom Curran and Stoinis perform well in pressure moments.
Melbourne Stars Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Harper(w), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Campbell Kellaway, Blake Macdonald, Marcus Stoinis(c), Tom Curran, Hilton Cartwright, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Joe Clarke, Liam Hatcher, Hamish McKenzie
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HEAD TO HEAD: HH vs MS
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HBH Won – 2
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Weather Conditions
At Bellerive Oval, when playing under lights, batters can have difficulties. At first, the pitch can be nasty because it hasn’t settled. Some batsman will not be able to get used to the river breeze. But, teams that can get past the first few overs are often able to post totals of 160+ on the board. Many matches have exceeded 190 runs at this venue. Although bowlers may limit runs using intelligent variations, batsman climb the ladder of success and hit boundaries with patience. Light rain and cloudy skies may accompany players in Hobart.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Betting Tips
Here are the best BBL Knockout betting tips:
- Match Winner: Melbourne Stars hold a slight edge
- Top Batter: Sam Harper
- Top Bowler: Haris Rauf or Riley Meredith
- Total Runs: Over 160 runs
- Powerplay Wickets: Over 1.5 wickets
These options suit both safe and risk bettors.
Popular BBL Today Match Betting Markets
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Who will win Hobart vs Melbourne Stars Prediction?
This season, Hobart Hurricanes have been performing very well. They will now be looking to add to their success with a win over Melbourne Stars in their next Knockout match. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars are filled with match winners and have the talent to defeat any opposition. Playing at home has proven to work in the favour of Hobart. Also gives them a better chance of winning but overall strength is divided, leaving Melbourne with a small advantage. If Nikhil Chaudhary and Riley Meredith can perform at their best, they may be able to give Hobart the edge required to create an upset.
