Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Weather Update. Image Credits: X
As excitement builds for the BBL 2025–26 Knockout clash between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars, all eyes will be on the weather, which could play a decisive role in this high-stakes encounter. The do-or-die clash will be played at the Bellerive Oval on Wednesday, January 21.
It is important to note that the winner of this match will advance to the Challenger game on Friday against the Sydney Sixers, moving one step closer to the BBL title. For the Melbourne Stars, this is another chance to claim their first-ever BBL trophy.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes aim to continue their impressive run and defend their championship for the second year in a row.
Nathan Ellis ruled out of Hobart's BBL Knockout clash
However, the Hurricanes face a setback as their captain Nathan Ellis has been ruled out due to injury. In his absence, Ben McDermott will take on the leadership role and lead the team in this important encounter.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars: Hobart weather update
But ahead of the much-awaited match, the weather for the game does not look promising as there are chances of rain. In this article, let's take a look at the weather update for Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Bellerive Oval, Hobart weather (Source:AccuWeather.com)
This forecast for 21 January 2026, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, is cool, breezy, and mostly cloudy. In the evening, the temperature is around 11°C, with a real feel temperature of around 8°C.
The atmosphere will be mostly cloudy with broken cloud intervals, meaning there will be occasional breaks in the clouds, but don't expect clear skies overall.
The wind will come from the south–southwest at about 20 km/h, with strong gusts reaching up to 46 km/h. Humidity is fairly high at 71%, and the dew point of 8°C supports a slightly damp feel.
The Rain is predicted to be around 25%, and the expected rainfall is 0.0 mm. Cloud cover is heavy at 85%, keeping the sky mostly overcast, and visibility is moderate at 7 km. Overall, it’s a dry and cool evening.
Which team will qualify if rain plays spoilsport?
Hobart’s weather could play a major role in Big Bash League knockout match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars.
For the Melbourne Stars, who finished fourth in the league (12 points), a washout would be disastrous, ending their season immediately. They will be hoping for clear skies so they can compete and stay in the tournament.
The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have a slightly safer position. If the match is abandoned due to rain, they will automatically advance to the Challenger match in Sydney on Friday, as they have a higher position in the league standings compared to the Stars (with 13 points)
There, they will face the Sydney Sixers, whom the Perth Scorchers defeated on Tuesday by 48 runs. The winner of the Challenger will then travel to Perth for the BBL final.
Current Update: It is important to mention that the toss for Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars has been delayed.
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