Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Preview & Prediction | BBL|15 | League Stage

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Melbourne Stars begin their BBL 15 campaign at the MCG as they host defending champions Hobart Hurricanes

Date & time:

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia

Weather: Hot conditions with temperatures likely to be at 30c come the start of play amid bright sunshine

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports

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Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction

Melbourne Stars have been consistent BBL underachievers and their veteran players need to step up and have a big tournament if they are to avoid another season of disappointment. That includes Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright and captain Marcus Stoinis. Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf will also be an important overseas player for the Stars.

Hobart Hurricanes weren’t at their best to start the defence of their title but got the job done in the final over against Sydney Thunder with four wickets remaining in front of their home fans. The top order all contributed well and it bodes well for the champions moving forward, even though it will be significantly tougher for them on the road.

Whilst Melbourne Stars boasts decent depth, Hobart Hurricanes have the benefit of already playing with their key batters all having spent time at the crease and scoring runs without going on to make that big score. The Hurricanes should get better from here and are worth backing to win again.

Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes tip: Hobart Hurricanes to win