HOBART: Tim David played a swashbuckling 62-run knock and powered home side Hobart Hurricanes to a five-wicket victory over Adelaide Strikers in the 24th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 here at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday.
Set to chase 187, the home side knocked the winning runs for the loss of five wickets and eight balls to spare, thanks to David’s blistering knock.
The right-handed batter, who walked out to bat at number six with the scoreboard reading 101/1 in 10.4 overs, smashed three fours and six sixes on his way to an unbeaten 62 off just 28 deliveries.
He was also involved in a 75-run partnership with Nikhil Chaudhary, who made a run-a-ball 22.
Earlier, openers Mitchell Owen and Matthew Wade registered a flamboyant 61-run opening stand to set a solid platform for the run chase.
Owen smashed two fours and three sixes on his way to a 16-ball 37, while Wade made 27 off 18 balls with the help of three fours and a six.
For the Strikers, Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce bagged two wickets, while Henry Thornton picked one.
Opting to bat first, the Strikers amassed 186/5 in their allotted 20 overs despite Chris Lynn’s quickfire 49 up the order.
The right-handed batter smashed five fours and three sixes on his way to a 27-ball 49 and top-scored for the Strikers.
Besides him, skipper Alex Ross (47) and wicketkeeper batter Ollie Pope (33) made notable contributions.
Waqar Salamkheil was the standout bowler for the Hurricanes, picking up two wickets for 22 runs in his two overs, while Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake and Chris Jordan took one wicket apiece.
The five-wicket victory lifted Hobart Hurricanes to the third position in the BBL 2024 standings with eight points in five matches, while Adelaide Strikers remained seventh with four points in seven matches.
- Tim David
