Tim David’s explosive half-century drove the Hobart Hurricanes to a five-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 187, the Hurricanes recovered from a shaky start thanks to David’s heroics in the middle overs, securing their fourth win in five matches.
Hurricanes Off to a Flying Start
The Hurricanes got off to a quick start, thanks to an aggressive opening partnership between Mitchell Owen and Matthew Wade. The duo added 61 runs in just 28 balls, setting the tone for the chase. Owen was particularly destructive, smashing three consecutive sixes off Jamie Overton in the fourth over.
However, Lloyd Pope brought the Strikers back into the game by dismissing Owen for 37 off 16 balls. Wade followed soon after, falling for 27 off 18 while attempting a sweep off Cameron Boyce. The Hurricanes, once cruising, found themselves at 101/4 by the 11th over.
Tim David’s Heroics
With boundaries drying up, Tim David took matters into his own hands. He targeted Overton in the 15th over, smashing three sixes and a four to take 26 runs off the over. David brought up his half-century in just 22 balls, showcasing his explosive hitting.
Tim David and Nikhil Chaudhary stitched together a vital 75-run stand for the fifth wicket to steady the Hurricanes’ chase. Chaudhary contributed a steady 22 off 22 balls before getting out, but David made sure there were no slip-ups.
With just 11 runs needed from the final two overs, David hammered a six off Brendan Doggett to ease the pressure, and Chris Jordan sealed the win with a boundary. David finished unbeaten on a blistering 62 off just 28 balls, smashing six sixes and three fours, as the Hurricanes wrapped up the game with eight balls to spare.
Strikers’ Collective Batting Effort
Earlier in the day, the Adelaide Strikers posted a competitive total of 186/5, thanks to valuable contributions from Chris Lynn and Alex Ross. Lynn’s quickfire 49 off 27 balls, featuring five fours and three sixes, gave the Strikers a solid start.
Ross played a vital role in the middle overs, scoring 47 off 29 balls. He shared a 64-run stand with Ollie Pope before falling to a brilliant catch by Mitchell Owen. Overton’s breezy 27 not out off 18 deliveries ensured the Strikers finished strong, adding 41 runs in the final four overs.
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