BBL 2023/24, 5th Match: Sixers beat out Hurricanes in close contest

In a clash featuring Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers, the latter emerged victorious by 6 wickets.

Match Summary

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 5th Match

Hobart Hurricanes 135/8 (20 ov)

Sydney Sixers 139/4 (19.2 ov)

Result - Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets

SCORECARD

Hobart Hurricanes set a target of 135 runs, led by Caleb Jewell's impressive 42 runs.

Tom Curran of the Sixers proved to be the standout bowler, securing 3 wickets for 21 runs.

In the second innings, the Sixers made a strong start, accumulating 41 runs in the powerplay, with Daniel Hughes contributing 58 runs.

The turning point occurred between the 15th and 18th over when the Sixers unleashed a series of 4 boundaries, seizing control of the momentum.

With just 1 run needed in the final over, the Sixers displayed composure, securing the win as Tom Curran struck the decisive boundary.

Match Stats

Hobart Hurricanes Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Matthew Wade - 2.4 ov), 2-56 (Caleb Jewell - 5.5 ov), 3-67 (Sam Hain - 7.1 ov), 4-69 (Tim David - 7.6 ov), 5-69 (Ben McDermott - 8.2 ov), 6-101 (Chris Jordan - 14.6 ov), 7-115 (Corey Anderson - 17.6 ov), 8-128 (Patrick Dooley - 19.1 ov)

Sydney Sixers Fall of wickets: 1-20 (James Vince - 2.1 ov), 2-40 (Josh Philippe - 5.5 ov), 3-87 (Moises Henriques - 13.1 ov), 4-126 (Jordan Silk - 18.1 ov)

Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes: 

• Matthew Wade(WK)
• Caleb Jewell
• Ben McDermott
• Sam Hain
• Tim David
• Corey Anderson
• Chris Jordan
• Patrick Dooley
• Nathan Ellis(C)
• Riley Meredith
• Peter Hatzoglou

Sydney Sixers: 

• Josh Philippe(WK)
• James Vince
• Daniel Hughes
• Moises Henriques(C)
• Jordan Silk
• Tom Curran
• Jack Edwards
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Jackson Bird
• Todd Murphy
• Steve O'Keefe

Match Details

Date: Monday, December 11, 2023 08:15

Venue: North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, Launceston

Toss: Hobart Hurricanes elected to bat