MS vs HH Highlights for 40th Match of BBL 2024-25
The Melbourne Stars secured a playoff berth in emphatic fashion, defeating the table-topping Hobart Hurricanes by a commanding 40-run margin in their final league stage match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 on Sunday. So Let’s take a look at MS vs HH Highlights.
In what was a high-stakes, must-win encounter, the Stars rose to the occasion, delivering a comprehensive performance to keep their campaign alive.
They are now set to face the Sydney Thunder in the knockout clash on January 22.
MS vs HH scorecard for match 40 of BBL 2024-25
| Melbourne Stars | 219/5 (20 overs) |
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| Hobart Hurricanes | 179/10 (19.3 overs) |
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Highlights
Being invited to bat, Melbourne Stars posted a mammoth total of 219 in their 20 overs, thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s breathtaking knock of not out 76 off 32.
After starting off on a low note, and losing 36 for 2 in 5.2 overs, Beau Webster 31-ball 51 and Marcus Stoinis 19-ball 32 steadied their ship and provided them the platform to set a big target.
Maxwell then steeled the show with his batting fireworks as he stuck five fours and six maximums during his 76* knock played at a strike of 237.50.
Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis bowled just a solitary over, conceding only three runs and claiming a crucial wicket. However, two of the team’s key bowlers proved expensive, leaking significant runs and putting additional pressure on the side.
Stars stun Hurricanes in high-scoring chase
Hobart, for their part, had a shaky start, losing four hitters for a total of 54 runs. Despite maintaining a manageable run rate, they trailed behind the game due to frequent wicket losses.
They bowled out for 179 runs; however, their skipper Nathan Ellis tried his best to narrow the gap with his quickfire 40 off 22. Mark Steketee was the pick of the bowler for Stars as he bowled a spell of 3.3-0-24-4.
Player of the match
| Glenn Maxwell |
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