finally...game over. Yorker outside leg stump and Boland misses. Sydney Thunder win by 39 runs and move to first!
Thunder vs Hurricanes, 31st Match at Perth, BBL, Jan 07 2021 - Match Result
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Nathan McAndrew is the Player of the Match.
6.27pm From 2 for 93 to eventually finishing on 8 for 128... the Hobart Hurricanes will be very disappointed with how the game panned out eventually. They collected the Bash Boost point and looked set to win too but wickets in overs 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 absolutely derailed their chase. Short, McDermott and Handscomb showed signs of brilliance but they simply could not get that big innings as the second half of the second innings got underway. Khawaja, Ross and Cutting were fantastic with the bat in the first innings - which took them to 167. The Hurricanes will now be hoping that Riley Meredith quickly recovers from his rib injury. What was most pleasing for the Thunder that the concussed Daniel Sams was not missed at all. The Thunder are now first on the points table The other Sydney team the Sixers are second. And the Hurricanes stay on third, helped by that one Bash Boost.
back of a length, on middle. And goes over his head. No ball given because he's bowled an extra short ball. Free hit to end the match
last ball is a wide, although that was inside the tramlines. Maybe because Boland backed away
yorker length, on leg, and dug down the ground to long on
full and wide, but inside the tramlines. Misses the attempted drive
short ball, searing pace. Whizzes past Ellis' ears
mere formality though as Ellis pumps a leg-side swipe between long on and deep midwicket
good length, outside off, and he mistimes a swipe to the leg side. Under-edged towards the keeper
back of a length, quite wide outside off. No shot offered
McAndrew with the final over
Henk: "9/130 in 20 overs for the spinners this match. They said T20 will be the end of spin"
yorker length, on middle. Defended. Milne's spell - 1/25
good length ball, on off. Mistimed back to Milne
slaps this length ball to the off side
back of a length on off. Misses the pull
good length, outside off, and muscled to cover
yorker dug away
Samuel: "What's happening with the heat v stars game? " -- Toss was delayed due to rain, but they're looking to start the game on time.
Matt: "Steve-i know but u never know with the BBL. Getting DRS could be a good start!
inside edges a slog to the leg side. Only six runs in the Power Surge
Kevin Boyd: "Well well well Peter Handscomb - Should have batted first and gave yourself a chance!"
drilled to mid off
yorker on off, no contact
good length outside leg stump. Misses the flick, hits his pad but no lbw because its pitched outside
overpitched on middle. Winter looks to drive to mid on, but the ball hits his front boot, and the lbw appeal is given by the umpire.
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Perth Stadium | |
Toss | Hobart Hurricanes, elected to field first |
Series | |
Season | 2020/21 |
Player Of The Match | |
Match days | 07 January 2021 - daynight (20-over match) |
HH Player Replacement | Substitute: in, out (2nd innings, 10.1 ov) |
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Match Referee | |
Points | Sydney Thunder 3, Hobart Hurricanes 1 |
Over 20 • HH 128/8
Thunder won by 39 runs