Match 35, Adelaide, January 05, 2022, 01:45 PM
Hobart Hurricanes
126/10(19.5ov)
Adelaide Strikers
129/3(15.1ov)
Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 7 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Matthew Short
Commentry
That is that from this one-sided contest. Thursday has a couple of matches lined up. The first game is between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at 12.35 pm IST (7.05 am GMT) and the Heat have their task cut out to recruit replacement players after 12 of their regular members returned positive PCR tests for COVID-19. The second match involves Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder, and their encounter will begin at 3.45 pm IST (10.15 am GMT). We look forward to your company for all the action. Meanwhile, you can switch tabs to catch all the updates from the second Test between South Africa and India. Cheers!
Peter Siddle picked a 5-wicket haul, his second-best figures in BBL but it's Matthew Short who is chosen for the Player of the Match award for his all-round contribution. He says that the pep talk before the game worked. States he wanted to keep it simple and he is happy with the win. Adds that his go-to shots came off well. Mentions such targets can be tricky but it was good to get a few early and put pressure on the Hobart bowlers. Praises Peter Siddle for his bowling effort. Admits that a few close losses made the boys a little flat and hopes that this win will get their season underway.
The year 2022 has not been kind to Hobart Hurricanes so far as they faced their second defeat on the trot. To be honest, they were never in this game and got completely outplayed. With the bat, Ben McDermott had an off day and the rest of the batting lacked the spark to take the Hurricanes to a fighting total. With the ball, Hobart needed early wickets but instead, they leaked runs in the first four overs. Matthew Short had an outstanding match. He did an amazing job with the ball and then his knock didn't allow Hobart Hurricanes any opening.
A commanding performance from Adelaide Strikers to earn their second win of the season. They are still hanging in there although only by the skin of their teeth. The overall show this evening would please them. It was clinical, to say the least. The bowling was accurate, led by the evergreen Peter Siddle who claimed a 5-wicket haul and then Matthew Short made sure that the target is overhauled without much of an issue. Crucial points are secured to end the 6-match losing streak and also to lift Adelaide Strikers from the foot of the table.
In over# 16
4
Mitchell Owen 13/0(1.1)
15.1
4
FOUR! Matthew Short finishes it off in style! ADELAIDE STRIKERS WIN BY 7 WICKETS (With 29 balls to spare)! Short and on middle, Matthew pulls it through backward square leg and the ball races away to the fence.
In over# 15
0
0W
4
1
0
1
D'Arcy Short 23/1(2)
14.6
.
A huge appeal but turned down! The googly, it lands on middle and then turns back in. Jake looks to defend but misses. It hits him on the pad. Going down leg.
Jake Weatherald comes out to bat!
14.5
W
OUT! TAKEN! Short has Wells! Something for Hobart to be happy about! That is a very good catch! Short and on middle, Wells pulls it hard towards mid-wicket. Mitchell Owen there stretches to his left and takes it nicely.
14.4
4
FOUR! A full toss, Wells swings, it goes more off the top edge and over the short third man fielder for a boundary.
14.3
1
On middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
14.2
.
Outside off, Short looks to cut but misses.
14.1
1
Around middle, this is played through mid-wicket for another single. 7 needed now.
In over# 14
1
0
2
2
0
0
Thomas Rogers 29/0(4)
13.6
1
On middle, Wells works it through square leg for one.
13.5
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On off, defended.
13.4
2
Two more! Outside off, this is pushed through cover-point for two.
13.3
2
Two more! A low full toss on middle, this is played over mid-wicket for a couple of wins.