Glenn Maxwell sizzles with the ball
The toss went in favor of Melbourne Stars, who elected to bowl on a lively wicket. Hobart Hurricanes posted a total of 155/10 in their innings, facing 19.4 overs. Caleb Jewell emerged as the top scorer with a resilient knock of 45 runs off 37 balls, supported by Macalister Wright‘s quickfire 33 off 19.
The rest of the batting lineup made contributions, but the Melbourne Stars bowlers managed to keep the pressure on. Haris Rauf was the standout bowler for Melbourne Stars, claiming three crucial wickets for 24 runs in his three overs, while Glenn Maxwell took three wickets for 29 runs in his four overs.
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Maxwell powers Melbourne Stars over the finish line
In pursuit of the target, Melbourne Stars faced challenging conditions, and their innings was interrupted by rain. The revised target for the Stars was 67 runs in 6.3 overs under the DLS Method. Maxwell played a blistering innings, scoring 35 runs off 18 balls with four sixes. Tom Fraser Rogers contributed 21 runs off 14 deliveries. Riley Meredith was the pick of the bowlers for Hobart Hurricanes, taking two wickets for 15 runs in his two overs.
In the end, Melbourne Stars secured victory by 7 wickets (DLS Method), chasing down the revised target comfortably. The win was crucial for the Stars, and they showcased a balanced perform.
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