The Melbourne Stars will be looking to secure the final spot in the playoffs as they take on the Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday night. The Hurricanes have won the bat flip and opted to bowl first.
If the Stars emerge victorious in this crucial match, they will face the Sydney Thunder in an elimination final in Sydney. Star player Tom Curran is set to make his return to the team after recovering from a calf injury, while another player has left to join the England squad in India.
Unfortunately, the Stars will be without Hamish McKenzie for the rest of the season due to a side strain, with Blake Macdonald named as his replacement. On the Hurricanes’ side, Ben McDermott and Chris Jordan are set to return to the squad after missing a few games.
Cameron Gannon has been brought in to replace Billy Stanlake, who is out for the season with a fractured scapula. Jake Doran and Tim Ward will also miss out on this match.
Fans can catch all the action live on Kayo, with the opportunity to watch the games without any ad breaks during play for just $1 for the first month. The teams have been announced, with both sides making some changes to their lineups for this crucial match.
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