Chasing a modest target of 159, the Stars made light work of the task, reaching 159 for 2 in just 16 overs, with 24 balls to spare.
Skipper Stoinis led from the front with an unbeaten 62 off 31 deliveries, striking seven fours and two sixes at a blistering strike rate of 200. His calm presence ensured there were no late stumbles after early wickets.
For Hobart, the bright spot came from Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, who made an immediate impact despite the loss.
Introduced in the powerplay, Rishad removed both openers to halt Melbourne’s momentum briefly. He first dismissed Thomas Rogers for 30 and then accounted for Joe Clarke for 20, finishing with figures of 2 for 33 from three overs.
His wickets were the only real breakthroughs for the Hurricanes as Stoinis and Campbell Kellaway (41* off 27) took the game away.
Earlier, Hobart Hurricanes posted 158 for 9 after being sent in. Ben McDermott anchored the innings with a well-crafted 69 off 52 balls, holding the innings together after early damage. Tim David added 31, but regular wickets prevented the Hurricanes from accelerating at the death.
Melbourne’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Peter Siddle leading the way with three wickets, while Stoinis also impressed with the ball, claiming 2 for 18 to cap a memorable night.
