The Stars openers are out in the middle. Joe Clarke to take strike, Tom Roders at the other end. Joel Paris with the new ball, one slip in place. Let's play!

Teams:

Melbourne Stars (Playing XI): Joe Clarke(w), Thomas Rogers, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Hilton Cartwright, Campbell Kellaway, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa(c)

Hobart Hurricanes (Playing XI): D Arcy Short, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade(w/c), Shadab Khan, Tim David, Asif Ali, James Neesham, Joel Paris, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith

Hobart Hurricanes have won the toss and have opted to field

4:15 PM Local Time: It is a double-header tonight in the Big Bash League, and we start off at the G, where Melbourne Stars face off against Hobart Hurricanes. The Stars lost a low scoring thriller on opening day of this year’s Big Bash League, and will try to make amends against the Hurricanes who are playing their first game today. On paper, Hobart look a tough nut to crack with Matthew Wade, Tim David, Jimmy Neesham, Shadab Khan all embellishing that middle-order. We are not too far away from the toss, will keep sharing updates. Stick around…

Squads:

Melbourne Stars Squad: Joe Clarke(w), Tom Rogers, Nick Larkin, Marcus Stoinis, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Clint Hinchliffe, Luke Wood, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa(c), Brody Couch, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, James Seymour

Hobart Hurricanes Squad: Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, D Arcy Short, Matthew Wade(w/c), Tim David, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, James Neesham, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Joel Paris, Patrick Dooley, Chris Tremain