BBL 2023/24, Match 31: Strikers Secure Victory with Stellar All-Around Performance

Despite Ben McDermott's impressive 95* for Hobart Hurricanes, Adelaide Strikers orchestrated a comeback to snatch a 5-wicket victory in today's BBL clash.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss in the 31st match of the Big Bash League, the Strikers restricted the Hurricanes to a total of 165 runs. Cameron Boyce and Jamie Overton played pivotal roles, with Boyce taking 2 wickets for 13 runs, and Overton impressively claiming 3 wickets.

In response, Adelaide Strikers had a solid start, scoring 68 runs in the powerplay. Matthew Short top-scored with 45 runs, while Chris Lynn contributed 37 runs, forming a crucial 58-run partnership. Alex Carey chipped in with 21 runs in the death overs, and Nikhil Chaudhary maintained a frugal economy rate of 5.5. Seizing opportunities, the Strikers accumulated 20 runs in the 16th over bowled by Riley Meredith.

The second innings largely favored Adelaide Strikers, with the team maintaining their status as favorites throughout. Needing only 2 runs in the last over, Jamie Overton sealed the victory with a boundary. The final outcome saw the Strikers clinch the win by 5 wickets with 4 balls remaining.

 Match Summary

Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 31th Match, Big Bash League

Adelaide Strikers 166/5 (19.2 ov)

Hobart Hurricanes 165/7 (20 ov)

Result - Adelaide Strikers won by 5 wickets

SCORECARD

 

Match Stats

Hobart Hurricanes Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Caleb Jewell - 1.1 ov), 2-24 (Macalister Wright - 3.3 ov), 3-24 (Sam Hain - 3.5 ov), 4-35 (Corey Anderson - 6.2 ov), 5-37 (Nikhil Chaudhary - 6.3 ov), 6-66 (Tim David - 11.3 ov), 7-142 (Chris Jordan - 17.5 ov)

Adelaide Strikers Fall of wickets: 1-45 (D'Arcy Short - 2.5 ov), 2-103 (Matthew Short - 10.5 ov), 3-109 (Chris Lynn - 11.5 ov), 4-121 (Adam Hose - 13.2 ov), 5-160 (Alex Carey - 17.6 ov)

Playing XI

Adelaide Strikers: 

• Matthew Short(C)
• D'Arcy Short
• Chris Lynn
• Alex Carey(WK)
• Adam Hose
• Thomas Kelly
• Jamie Overton
• Henry Thornton
• David Payne
• Cameron Boyce
• Lloyd Pope

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: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 08:40

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Toss:  Adelaide Strikers elected to bowl