On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Melbourne Stars meet the Hobart Hurricanes in Match 5 of the 2025-26 Big Bash League (BBL 15) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Match Details:
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Start Time (AEDT): 7:15 PM
Start Time (GMT): 8:15 AM
Start Time (IST): 1:45 PM
Scores and Live Match Updates for the Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
The captain of Melbourne Stars is Marcus Stoinis, who has some serious hitters backing him up; Glenn Maxwell – a great example! Nathan Ellis leads the bowling unit for Hobart Hurricanes, which looks to be filled with potential batters like Mitchell Owen and Ben McDermott. Both teams will be looking to take that early momentum going into the 2026 BBL season – the Melbourne Stars at least with the added “home” advantage of the MCG and the Hobart Hurricanes hope of starting out hot.
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Live Streaming, Big Bash League 2025–26: Where to Follow Online
Where to Watch in Australia: Channel 7 & 7Plus
Where to Watch in India: Jio Hotstar & Star Sports
Where to Watch in USA: Willow TV & Sling
Where to Watch in UK & New Zealand: Sky Sports
Where to Watch in South Africa: SuperSport
Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes live streaming, Big Bash League 2025-26: Team rosters for both teams
The Melbourne Stars consist of Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper(wk), Marcus Stoinis(captain), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Swepson, Aryan Sharma, Jonathan Merlo, and Campbell Kellaway. The Hobart Hurricanes include Mitchell Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary , Ben McDermott, Tim David, Matthew Wade(wk), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(captain), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Will Prestige , Tim Ward, and Jackson Bird.
Predictions for Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes live streaming, Big Bash League 2025-26
It will be a very close-scoring and exciting match. If the Hurricane’s bowlers come out aggressively and quick, they may damage the middle order of the Stars. On the other hand, if the Stars have a successful day, then their batting will be strong enough to beat the Hurricanes.
This article is for informational purposes only. Match timings, live streaming platforms, squads, and broadcast details are subject to change based on official announcements and regional broadcasting rights. Readers are advised to verify information through official broadcasters and tournament organizers.