Cricket Highlights, 18 Jan: BBL 2021/22 (Match 54)

BBL 2021/22 – Match 54 (Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades)

In the 54th match of BBL 2021/22, Hobart Hurricanes have clinched a tight victory of 6 runs against Melbourne Renegades at Marvel Stadium in Docklands. Hurricanes elected to bat first after winning the toss. They lost 6 wickets in 20 overs to score 182 runs.

Hurricanes captain Matthew Wade top-scored with 48 off 39 balls for the Hurricanes. D’Arcy Short (37 off 22 balls) and Tim David (46 off 20 balls) also played two stormy innings. Josh Lalor and Cameron Boyce took the maximum number of 2 wickets each for Renegades.

Chasing the challenging target of 183 runs, Renegades lost 6 wickets in 20 overs and their innings stopped at 176 runs. Captain Aaron Finch played a devastating inning of 75 off 52 balls smashing 6 fours and 4 sixes. Shaun Marsh also scored 51 off 38 balls. Thomas Rogers took the highest number of 3 wickets for the Hurricanes. Besides, Sandeep Lamichhane took 2 wickets and Riley Meredith picked up 1 wicket each.

After winning this match, Hobart Hurricanes rose to 5th place in the points table. The defeated side of the match, the Melbourne Renegades are still at the bottom of the points table.

Scoreboard

Hobart Hurricanes – 182/5 (20.0)

Melbourne Renegades – 176/6 (20.0)

Result – Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 runs

Player of the match – Aaron Finch