Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars had one common thing between them. Till 2024, neither team had lifted the Big Bash League (BBL) trophy.
Now the Hurricanes have one to flaunt, while the Stars are still on the hunt. The Stars, however, boast an impressive record against the Hurricanes.
Although the battle is heavily dominated by the Stars, the Hurricanes have seized their moments.
Here you can look at the head-to-head record between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars in the BBL.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Hobart Hurricanes Won | Melbourne Stars Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The Stars are all over the Hurricanes in the head-to-head battle in the BBL. They have beaten the Hurricanes in 14 of the 22 encounters. The Hurricanes have won eight matches against the Stars.
The competition is level in the BBL knockouts, though. Both teams have beaten each other once in the semi-final.
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Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Hobart Hurricanes Won | Melbourne Stars Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Hobart Hurricanes Home | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| At Melbourne Stars Home | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
The equation is pretty tight between both sides at the Hurricanes’ home ground. The hosts have won four matches, while the Stars have fetched five victories.
But the Stars take a big lead on their home turf. They have outclassed the Hurricanes in nine of the 13 matches, with the rest going in the visitors’ favour.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | By 40 runs | Melbourne | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | By 7 runs | Melbourne | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 7 wickets | Hobart | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | By 2 wickets | Hobart | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 38 runs | Melbourne | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 106 runs | Melbourne | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | By 24 runs | Hobart | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 10 runs | Hobart | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | By 21 runs | Hobart | 2 Jan 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 4 runs | Launceston | 30 Dec 2019 |
Although the Stars have performed at their best, the Hurricanes have improved by miles in the last 10 matches.
The equation has been even in the last four matches, with both teams taking turns to outperform each other.
The Hurricanes have pulled off some close wins in recent games, showing they can defeat the Stars on their day.
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Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars BBL Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 190/5 | 273/2 |
| Lowest Team Total | 111/10 | 126/10 |
| Most Runs | Ben McDermott (466 runs) | Glenn Maxwell (634 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Riley Meredith (20 wickets) | Nathan Coulter-Nile (10 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | D’Arcy Short (96*) | Glenn Maxwell (154*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Riley Meredith (4/21) | Haris Rauf (5/27) |
The Stars have recorded the highest team total in BBL’s history. And it came against the Hurricanes as they hammered 273 for 2 in a 2022 match. The Hurricanes haven’t yet scored a 200-plus score against the Stars.
Glenn Maxwell is the leading run-scorer in this match, with 634 runs for the Stars. Maxwell’s tally includes a brilliant 154 not out, which is the highest score between these two teams.
There have been three centurions from the Stars in total, but none from the Hurricanes. D’Arcy Short’s unbeaten 96 remains their highest individual score.
On the bowling front, Riley Meredith takes the lead, with 20 wickets to his name for the Hurricanes. He has also delivered the best figures of 4 for 21 for them.
However, the overall best bowling figures belong to the Stars’ Haris Rauf. He is the only bowler to take a five-wicket in this rivalry.
