Warne taunts Bailey as Stars seal hard-fought win
Shane Warne did not take a wicket but left a mark nonetheless as the Melbourne Stars edged past the Hobart Hurricanes in the final over of the BBL match at the MCG
15/12Result
(N)Big Bash League at Melbourne, Dec 15 2012
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![Hobart Hurricanes]( "Hobart Hurricanes")
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![Melbourne Stars]( "Melbourne Stars")
135/6 (19.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
15/12Result
(N)Big Bash League at Melbourne, Dec 15 2012
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![Hobart Hurricanes]( "Hobart Hurricanes")
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![Melbourne Stars]( "Melbourne Stars")
135/6 (19.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Series
Toss
Melbourne Stars , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Season
Hours of play (local time)
19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.15, Interval 20.15-20.30, Second Session 20.30-21.50
Match days
15 December 2012 - night match (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Melbourne Stars 2, Hobart Hurricanes 0
Scorecard Summary
HOBART HURRICANES 134/8 (20 OVERS)
- George Bailey28 (26)
- Tim Paine46 (46)
- Clint McKay3/25 (4)
- Lasith Malinga2/19 (4)
MELBOURNE STARS 135/6 (19.1 OVERS)
- Brad Hodge34 (30)
- Rob Quiney35 (31)
- Doug Bollinger2/22 (4)
- Ben Laughlin3/14 (4)
A hard fought 4 wicket win for the Stars with a number of vital contributions with the bat allowing them to get acorss the line with five cherries remaining. Quiney's innings of 35 off 31 was a mixed affair but vital nonetheless and Brad Hodge was typically dashing through the off side during his knock of 34 off 30. Ben Laughlin and Doug Bollinger bowled with a lot of heart for the Hurricanes but, in the end, they were perhaps 10 runs short of a match-winning total. Tim Paine's game-high 46 at a run-a-ball allowed the 'Canes to post a competitive total but he got out just when he was looking to launch - the third wicket to the impressive Clint McKay. Malinga and Faulkner claimed two wickets each and the Sri Lankan mystery man cleaned up to more hapless victims. That victory takes the Stars to equal top of the table with fellow Victorians, the Renegades, with two wins. Clint McKay is named MOM for his three wickets. Despite the result, Benny Laughlin can count himself very unlucky as he was absolutely outstanding with the ball.
19.2
1nb
Gulbis to Faulkner, 1 no ball, another bouncer is played and missed as Faulker looked to ramp it over the keeper but it's called no ball by the square leg umpire and the Stars win again!
19.1
4
Gulbis to Faulkner, FOUR, good bouncer from Gulbis takes Faulkner on the gloves as he attempts to pull, it flies over the keeper and runs away for four despite a valiant effort from Owais Shah to prevent it
END OF OVER:19 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | MS: 130/6 (5 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 6.84, RRR: 5.00)
- Peter Handscomb2 (2b)
- James Faulkner2 (2b)
- Ben Laughlin4-0-14-3
- Doug Bollinger4-2-22-2
What a spell from Laughlin. 4 overs three wickets for 14 runs. Very impressive!
18.6
0
Laughlin to Handscomb, no run, p[ulled to backward square inside the circle, there's a mix up and a direct hit at the bowlers' end would have seen Faulkner run out
18.5
2
Laughlin to Handscomb, 2 runs, slower ball grips on the surface and has Handscomb attempting to play through the off side, it takes the inside edge and they get a couple to fine leg
18.4
1
Laughlin to Faulkner, 1 run, guided to short third man
18.3
W
Laughlin to White, OUT, White sits back and hammers it high into the night sky. Birt moves in from deep mid wicket and takes a good catch and that's Laughlin's third wicket. What a fighter!
CL White c Birt b Laughlin 22 (33m 21b 2x4 0x6) SR: 104.76
Match Coverage
All Match NewsWarne taunts Bailey as Stars seal hard-fought win
Shane Warne did not take a wicket but left a mark nonetheless as the Melbourne Stars edged past the Hobart Hurricanes in the final over of the BBL match at the MCG
