Melbourne Stars start season with win over Hobart Hurricanes
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Melbourne Stars secured a victory against the Hobart Hurricanes in their opening match of the season on October 29, 2026. The match saw strong performances from key players, contributing to the Stars' successful start. The defeat marks a challenging beginning for the defending champions, the Hurricanes. Both teams will look to make adjustments as they continue through the early stages of the season.
- •Melbourne Stars defeat Hobart Hurricanes in season opener
- •Match occurred on October 29, 2026
- •Strong performances from Stars' key players
- •Hurricanes begin their title defense with a loss
- •Next matches will be crucial for both teams' standings
- 12:32 PMESPNcricinfo — Lanning and Sutherland power Melbourne Stars to opening win
"Defending champions Hobart Hurricanes fell to defeat in their first game of the season
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