BBL 2023/24, Match 33: Weatherald's Stellar Show Sustains Strikers' Streak

Jake Weatherald's Unbeaten 80 Powers Adelaide Strikers to an 8-Wicket Victory Over Hobart Hurricanes in BBL.

In the BBL clash against Hobart Hurricanes, Jake Weatherald played a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten 80 to propel Adelaide Strikers to a convincing 8-wicket win, maintaining their impressive form.

Hobart Hurricanes set the stage by batting first, with Macalister Wright and Caleb Jewell contributing 37 and 32 runs, forming a robust partnership of 55 runs. Timothy Hays David and Corey James Anderson added 40 runs towards the end. Cameron Boyce stood out as the key bowler for the Strikers, claiming 2 wickets for 17 runs.

During the Strikers' innings, they made an impressive start, securing 56 runs in the powerplay. Jake Weatherald's exceptional performance was complemented by Matthew Short, who scored 39 runs.

D'Arcy Short and Matthew Short built a partnership of 57 runs, while Adam Hose and Jake Weatherald combined for a substantial 108-run partnership. The game witnessed fluctuating momentum, with the Hurricanes taking two quick wickets, only for the Strikers to regain control with 7 boundaries.

Ultimately, the Strikers comfortably secured victory with 25 balls to spare.

Match Summary

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 33th Match, Big Bash League

Hobart Hurricanes 167/6 (20 ov)

Adelaide Strikers *169/2 (15.5 ov)

Result - Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets

SCORECARD

Match Stats

Hobart Hurricanes Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Ben McDermott - 2.1 ov), 2-23 (Matthew Wade - 3.2 ov), 3-78 (Macalister Wright - 11.1 ov), 4-103 (Caleb Jewell - 14.5 ov), 5-124 (Nikhil Chaudhary - 16.5 ov), 6-136 (Tim David - 17.3 ov)

Adelaide Strikers Fall of wickets: 1-57 (D'Arcy Short - 6.3 ov), 2-61 (Matthew Short - 7.2 ov)

Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes

• Ben McDermott
• Matthew Wade(WK)
• Macalister Wright
• Caleb Jewell
• Corey Anderson
• Nikhil Chaudhary
• Tim David
• Chris Jordan
• Patrick Dooley
• Nathan Ellis(C)
• Riley Meredith

Adelaide Strikers

• Matthew Short(C)
• D'Arcy Short
• Jake Weatherald
• Adam Hose
• Thomas Kelly
• Jamie Overton
• Harry Nielsen(WK)
• Henry Thornton
• David Payne
• Cameron Boyce
• Lloyd Pope

 

Match Details

Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024 08:15

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Toss: Adelaide Strikers elected to bowl