Hain and Anderson Lead Hurricanes to Triumph
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BBL 2023/24, Match 26: Hain and Anderson Lead Hurricanes to Triumph
Sam Hain's half-century propelled Hobart Hurricanes to a convincing 6-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades in today's BBL clash.
Opting to bowl first, the Hurricanes contained the Renegades to 147 runs. Jordan Cox's 47 and Jonathan Wells' 38, featuring a crucial 66-run partnership, stabilized the Renegades' innings.
Wells continued to shine with a quick 29 off 15 balls in the death overs, while Patrick Dooley's economical bowling boasted an impressive rate of 4.
In the chase, Hobart Hurricanes had a solid start, accumulating 48 runs in the powerplay. Sam Hain's exceptional performance with 51 runs and Corey Anderson's 41 runs formed an essential 84-run partnership that proved pivotal. Hain's impactful late-game display included smashing 15 runs off just 7 balls.
The turning point occurred between the 14th and 17th overs when the Hurricanes unleashed 8 boundaries, shifting the momentum in their favor. The Hurricanes comfortably achieved the target, securing a well-deserved victory.
Sam Hain, the standout performer for Hobart Hurricanes, was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his significant contribution, scoring 51 runs at a striking rate of 141.67, featuring 2 fours and 3 sixes.
Match Summary
Melbourne Renegades 147/4 (20 ov)
Hobart Hurricanes 148/4 (18.4 ov)
Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets
Match Stats
Renegades Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Shaun Marsh - 0.6 ov), 2-41 (Quinton de Kock - 7.6 ov), 3-50 (Jake Fraser-McGurk - 9.6 ov), 4-116 (Jordan Cox - 17.1 ov)
Hobart Hurricanes Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Caleb Jewell - 2.6 ov), 2-46 (Macalister Wright - 5.3 ov), 3-48 (Ben McDermott - 6.1 ov), 4-132 (Sam Hain - 16.6 ov)
Playing XI
Melbourne Renegades:
- Shaun Marsh
- Quinton de Kock(WK)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Jordan Cox
- Jonathan Wells
- Will Sutherland(C)
- Ruwantha Kellepotha
- Tom Stewart Rogers
- Fergus O'Neill
- Adam Zampa
- Peter Siddle
Hobart Hurricanes:
- Caleb Jewell
- Ben McDermott(WK)
- Macalister Wright
- Sam Hain
- Corey Anderson
- Tim David
- Nikhil Chaudhary
- Chris Jordan
- Patrick Dooley
- Nathan Ellis(C)
- Riley Meredith
Match Details:
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2024 08:15
Venue: Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Toss: Hobart Hurricanes elected to bowl
Officials Umpires: Bruce Oxenford(Australia) Eloise Sheridan(Australia) Sam Nogajski(Australia TV)
Match Referee: Kent Hannam(Australia)
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