HH vs AS (13th Match) – Highlights
In this article, we will discuss the thrilling encounter between the Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers in the 13th match of the Big Bash League 2024, held on December 27 in Adelaide. The match proved to be a high-scoring spectacle, with the Hurricanes showcasing their batting prowess to post a formidable 214/5 in their 20 overs. The Strikers mounted a valiant effort in their chase but ultimately came up 11 runs shy, concluding their innings at 203/6.
Winning the toss, the Hurricanes opted to bat, and though they lost Mitchell Owen early for just 8 runs off 4 balls, Caleb Jewell and Shai Hope stabilized the innings. Jewell scored a measured 22 off 20 balls with two boundaries and a six, while Shai Hope played a brisk knock of 37 off 22 balls, striking two fours and two sixes, before falling to Jamie Overton. The Hurricanes were well-positioned at 89/3 at the halfway stage.
The innings took off with Ben McDermott, who anchored the middle order with a scintillating unbeaten 68 off just 34 balls, smashing three boundaries and five towering sixes. His explosive hitting, coupled with a phenomenal strike rate of 200, formed the backbone of the Hurricanes’ innings.
Tim David added the finishing fireworks, blasting 33 off just 14 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, before being bowled by Liam Scott. Chris Jordan chipped in with a quick 17 off 10 balls to push the total past 210.
AS bowlers struggled to find their rhythm against the relentless onslaught. Jamie Overton emerged as the standout bowler with figures of 2/27 from his four overs, while Liam Scott and Lloyd Pope picked up a wicket each.
However, the collective economy rates of the bowling unit, particularly Henry Thornton and Liam Scott, hovered on the higher side, allowing the Hurricanes to maintain a run rate of 10.70 throughout their innings.
Chasing a daunting target of 215, the Adelaide Strikers began aggressively, with their skipper Matthew Short leading the charge. He smashed 52 off 29 balls with three boundaries and four sixes. D’Arcy Short complemented his captain with a brisk 41 off 22 balls, studded with five fours and two sixes, as the opening pair added 76 runs in just over six overs.
However, the HH bowlers clawed back into the game, led by Chris Jordan, who picked up 2/36, and Nathan Ellis, who was economical with 1/34. Waqar Salamkheil and Nikhil Chaudhary also claimed a wicket each, applying crucial pressure in the middle overs.
Despite Ollie Pope’s steady 39 off 27 balls and Jamie Overton’s unbeaten 30 off 16, the Strikers fell short, ending at 203/6. The Hurricanes’ strategic bowling changes and sharp fielding proved decisive, securing a thrilling 11-run victory in this action-packed contest.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Scoreboard
Hobart Hurricanes– 214/5
Adelaide Strikers– 203/6(20//20)
Result – Hurricanes won by 11 runs
Player of the Match – Ben McDermott
HH vs AS Playing Eleven
Hobart Hurricanes
Mitchell Owen, Caleb Jewell, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott(WK), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(C), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil
Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short(C), D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope(WK), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton