Match 55, Adelaide, January 26, 2020, 01:40 PM
Hobart Hurricanes
217/1(20ov)
Adelaide Strikers
207/8(20ov)
Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by 10 runs
Melbourne Stars - 1. Sydney Sixers - 2. Adelaide Strikers - 3. One game left in the league stage. If Brisbane Heat win, or even manage to get a point, should their game be washed out, they will be fourth and Sydney Thunder will be 5th. If the Heat lose, the Thunder will be 4th and Hurricanes 5th. Join us on Monday, 27h January 2020, at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne to witness a clash between the Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat. The game begins at 2.45 pm local (0345 GMT). ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Okay! What has this game done to the table? KNOCKED OUT THE PERTH SCORCHERS. Ensured that Sydney Sixers retain their second spot, which means, Qualifier 1 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at the MCG. Hobart Hurricanes have won here but they will be following the Heat-Renegades match closely on Monday. For now, it looks like a bottom of the table clash - but a win for the Heat will knock the Hurricanes out as they are below Thunder in the table.
VICTORIOUS HOBART HURRICANES SKIPPER, MATTHEW WADE, HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. Says that he is feeling stressed out after such a close match, especially being a captain. Honestly admits that when 27 were needed in 2 overs, he felt this one was going away from the Hurricanes but is thankful to his luck that his team won. Is proud of his boys and says that the last 4-5 games, the mindset was to just try and win every match but without taking too much pressure. On missing out on a home final, Wade says that this ground is more suited to them but they have got to adjust to wherever they get to play.
Nearly let this one slip, the Hurricanes, didn't they? The likes of Faulkner, Ellis and Boland went for runs but they picked up wickets at crucial intervals. Boland broke the Head-Salt stand while Faulkner got the big wicket of Carey in the 19th over. Ellis, well, is fast making a case for himself as a go-to death bowler. His accolades against the Renegades has not been forgotten yet while here, he bowled a superb couple of overs to take his side home.
The Strikers lost Jake Weatherald early but the Salt-Head stand revived the innings. Their stand of 79 in 47 balls transferred the pressure back onto the Hurricanes and even when it was broken, Carey's and Wells' cameos kept the Blues in the hunt. However, the latter's wicket turned the tide. Jonathan Wells was dismissed in the 17th over, to Clive Rose and at that stage, 48 were needed in 23 balls. The Strikers could not quite recover after that.
Phew. Australia Day lives up to its name of pulling up surprises and exciting matches. First, the Scorchers-Thunder contest. And now, this high-scoring encounter. When Matthew Wade smashed the record books with a stunning century, one would have thought 217 is enough. But it almost proved short.
How would you feel if you scored a blitzkrieg century, pummeled the life out of the opposition and took the score post 200? You should be winning, right? By that, justification was done to the Hurricanes and Matthew Wade. But we were not far from witnessing a second century going down the drain in the span of two days.
19.6
1
Very full on middle, Agar backs away and hits it hard but only gets a bottom edge past the bowler towards long on for a single. HOBART HURRICANES WIN BY 10 RUNS!
Wes Agar comes in now.
19.5
W
OUT! LBW! Now, the game is dead. A length ball, just outside off, coming in with the angle, Neser gets across and looks to tuck but misses and is hit on the pads. Ellis appeals and the finger goes up!
19.4
6
SIX! Not a bad hit, eh? Is there life in this game? 12 needed from 2. Full and outside off, Neser swings it over mid-wicket!
19.3
1
Very full outside off, squeezed straight to short third man for a run.
Peter Siddle comes out for the final rites.
19.2
2W+lb
OUT! A very unlikely run out! Full and outside off, Neser swings hard but the ball takes the inside edge and goes past the off stump and the diving keeper towards fine leg. The batsmen take two and Scott Boland comes across gingerly to field the ball from fine leg. Seeing that, Short calls Neser for the third. The throw comes in to the keeper and Short has to dive in. McDermott appeals and it is referred upstairs. Replays show that Matthew is short. 19 needed from 4 now.
Is that out? A run out appeal has been referred upstairs. Dear me... this is gone!
19.1
1
Outside off, pushed through the covers for a quick single. 21 needed from 5.
In over# 1
1
1
2
1
0W
0
James Faulkner 35/1(4)
18.6
1
Dropped short, pulled away for a run. Superb over. Just 5 runs and a big wicket of Carey.
18.5
1
The batsman gets a bottom edge on that one. One run added to the total.
18.4
2
Safe. A short ball, Neser pulls it to mid-wicket and takes the single. The fielder takes it easy and returns a lazy and slow throw to the keeper. Seeing that, Neser charges back for the second and dives back in as Wade disturbs the stumps. The run out appeal is referred upstairs but replays show that the bat came in, then bounced in the air. That is not out, as per the new rules.
Run out appeal! No celebration going on. Seems like Neser is home. Referred upstairs. Yes, he is.
18.3
1
The batsman dances down the track. The batsmen have run through for a single.
Michael Neser walks in at number 8, replacing Carey.
18.2
W
OUT! That is what pressure does to you. Carey departs and looks like he cannot carry his team to Qualifier 1. Full and outside off, Alex looks to just chip it over mid off and get perhaps a single or two to long off. But his timing is exquisite and the ball carries to the fielder! Sometimes, being a good timer of the ball becomes a curse. 27 needed from 10 now.
18.1
.
Full and wide outside off, Carey gets across and then lets it go. He expects a wide call but it is not given as the batsman went far too across.
James Faulkner is here! 3-0-30-0 so far.
In over# 1
2
1
2
1
0W
6
Nathan Ellis 27/1(3)
17.6
2
Full and outside off, Short heaves and the ball goes off the inner half through square leg. Two added to the total. 27 needed from the final 2 overs.
17.5
1
That is a stunning shot. But what an excellent field placement. There is just one man in the deep on the off side and the ball goes straight to him. Full and wide outside off, Carey backs away and drills it over cover, but straight to sweeper. Just a single.
17.4
2
Full on middle and leg, Carey backing away, flicks this through mid-wicket for a couple.
17.3
1
Full on middle, worked straight to short fine leg. Just a single.
Matthew Short walks in now.
17.2
W
OUT! Gone. Dead plumb LBW. Once again, Rashid lines himself up for the slog but Ellis holds his nerve and fires this very full and straight. Khan initially looks to swing but then realizes that the length is not ideal for that. Tries to jab it down and does so. Or does he? Because Ellis appeals and the umpire raises his finger! Here come the replays - actually, the bat has come down but hit the pad! And the ball has hit the pad right in front of the sticks. Rashid does not want to go but you have gotta go, mate. 33 needed from 16.
17.1
6
SIX! Ho ho ho! Rashid the all-rounder! Can we get another cameo? Full and around off, Khan gets down on a knee and sends this flying over mid-wicket!
Nathan Ellis is back on. 2-0-15-0 so far.
In over# 1
6
0
1
1
1
0W
Clive Rose 16/2(2)
16.6
6
SIX! JUST OVER! Full and outside off, Carey reaches out and looks to slog. Mistimes it but manages to clear a leaping long on! 39 needed from 18 now.
16.5
.
Brave bowling. Quicker and shorter outside off, skidding through, AC looks to cut but misses.
16.4
1
Played to the point region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
16.3
1
This is outside off, Carey looks to play the reverse sweep but gets it off the toe end to short third man who stops it with a dive. A run taken.
16.2
1
Full and around off, swept away for a single.
Rashid Khan comes in now.
16.1
W
OUT! BOWLED! The game swings again. Cannot blame Wells for trying something different - but could he have looked to go squarer? Full and straight, Wells gets across a month in advance and looks to paddle but the ball is a quick one and he misses. The LED bails illuminate. Wells is furious with himself and the quickfire stand ends.
Clive Rose returns. 1-0-7-1 so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
6
0
6
D'Arcy Short 37/0(3)
15.6
1
Outside off, Wells punches this through the covers and takes a quick single. There is a direct hit at the bowler's end and the batsman wants the overthrow but it ain't there.
15.5
1
Dropped short, Alex goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
15.4
1
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. They pick up a single.
15.3
6
SIX! This is a miscue but still clears the ropes! Unbelievable hitting. Full and outside off, Wells gets down and looks to play the slog sweep. However, he gets a top edge which clears the ropes!
15.2
.
The googly, outside off, Jonathan looks to push but misses.
15.1
6
SIX! That is massive. Full and around off, Wells gets down and mows a slog sweep over mid-wicket!
In over# 1
4
0
4
4
1
0W
Scott Boland 41/2(4)
14.6
4
FOUR! 13 from the over, 24 off the last 2! Full and outside off, Carey leans and lofts it over mid off for a boundary! So Boland gets a wicket but gives a lot of runs as well.
14.5
.
The batsman gets a leading edge on that one.
14.4
4
FOUR! The runs keep coming! A short ball, outside off, Carey pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary!
14.3
4
FOUR! Excellent batting! Full on middle, Carey flicks it through mid-wicket!
14.2
1
Outside off, tapped through point for a single.
Jonathan Wells walks in.
14.1
W
OUT! BOWLED! Is that the game for the Hurricanes? Travis Head is gone and he is gone in a really bizarre manner. Very full, around off, Head clears his front leg and looks to go big. But look at his rotten luck. First, he gets an inside edge. That hits his pad first. Then, it trickles onto his boot. Next, it hits the ground. Then, it bounces, hits his buttocks and then hits the stumps!
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
3
4
D'Arcy Short 22/0(2)
13.6
1
Outside off, dabbed to third man for one more.
13.5
1
Short and outside off, cut through point for a run.
13.4
1
FOUR! Delightful shot. Full and around off, Head comes forward and lofts it over the bowler for a boundary!
13.3
1
Full on middle, worked through mid-wicket for a single.
13.2
3
Ohhh dear... Qais tries to be cheeky and... gifts an extra run. Landed around off, Travis goes back and pulls it over the bowler. Qais Ahmad gets across from long on, slides and tries to parry it to David Miller coming across from long off - but sends it over his head! Three runs taken.
13.1
4
FOUR! Delightful shot. Full and around off, Head comes forward and lofts it over the bowler for a boundary!
In over# 1
1
4
1
0
0
1
Scott Boland 28/1(3)
12.6
1
Very full and on middle, Head looks to swing but it goes off the inner half through mid on for one. Just the 7 from the over. Outstanding from Boland. 87 needed in 7 overs.
12.5
4
FOUR! There comes the much-needed boundary! Fuller and on off, Head punches it down the ground and it gets to the long off fence.
12.4
1
Just over! A slower one around off, Carey is foxed by it. He ends up playing a check-shot which lobs just over the cover fielder and a single is taken.
12.3
.
One more dot! A yorker on middle, Carey looks to jam it out but hits it onto his boot.
12.2
.
Bottom edge! A dot more importantly! It is outside off. Carey goes hard at it but it hits the bottom edge and goes to the right of the keeper who dives and stops it.
12.1
1
A low full toss, it is hit down to long on for one.
In over# 1
2
0
6
2
1
1
Qais Ahmad 31/0(3)
11.6
2
On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for two. End of another expensive over.
11.5
.
The batsman manages only a bottom edge on that one.
11.4
6
SIX! Inside out over cover for a biggie! Shot of the game. Floats it up on off, the batter makes room and lofts it over the cover fence for a biggie.
11.3
2
Good shot! Fires it on the stumps, it is stroked wide of long off for two.
11.2
1
Shorter and around off, it is slapped through covers for one.
11.1
1
Worked around the corner for one.
In over# 1
0
0
6
1wd
0
4
0
D'Arcy Short 11/0(1)
10.6
.
Two dots to end but a good over for the Strikers. Shorter and outside off, Head looks to guide it down to third man but is beaten.
10.5
.
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
10.4
6
SIX! Just over! Once again Head plays the slog sweep. He nails but hits it flat. It goes just over the mid-wicket fence.
10.4
1wd
WIDE! Shorter and wide outside off. Left alone.
10.3
.
Shorter again, it is slapped to covers.
10.2
4
FOUR! Hit hard and it goes to the long on fence. He steps out and gets to the pitch of it. Hammers it past the bowler for a boundary.
10.1
.
Shorter and on off, Head looks to cut but ends up chopping it back to the bowler.
D'Arcy Short is on now!
In over# 1
0
2
0W
4
0
1
Scott Boland 21/1(2)
9.6
.
A slower one to end! It is shorter and outside off, Carey makes room and tries to swing but misses. 117 needed then in the last 10 overs.
9.5
2
A couple! On the pads, it is worked fine on the leg side for two. 100 up for the Strikers.
9.4
W
OUT! Taken this time! Salt holes out but he has surely done his job! Short and on middle, Salt stays back and pulls it. Does not get it right off the middle and hence, holes out to the man at deep mid-wicket. 119 more needed in 62.
9.3
4
FOUR! Hit hard down the ground and a boundary! Full and on middle, this is powered down to the long on fence.
9.2
.
A slower one outside off, Salt swings a little too early and is beaten.
9.1
1
Full and on middle, it is hit down to long on for one.
Scott Boland is back!
In over# 1
4
1
1
3
6
0
Qais Ahmad 19/0(2)
8.6
4
FOUR! A boundary to end the over! A huge one. Shorter and on middle, the batter pulls it wide of the fielder at long on. He runs to his right, dives but fails to stop it.
8.5
1
Looks to play the slog sweep again but fails to get proper connection on this one. It goes towards deep mid-wicket for one.
8.4
1
One more single! On middle, it is hit down to long on for one.
8.3
3
Brilliant fielding by Ellis! It is shorter and outside off, Head cuts it through point. He runs to his right, dives and saves one for his side.
8.2
6
SIX! Out comes the slog sweep and it sails into the stand! It is slower and on middle, Head goes down on one knee and nails it over the mid-wicket fence.
8.1
.
Very quick and outside off, Head looks to cut but ends up chopping it behind.
In over# 1
6
1
1
0
1
0
James Faulkner 30/0(3)
7.6
6
SIX! No, he can't! That is nailed! Salt waits for the short one and it is shorter in length. Salt hammers the pull shot over the mid-wicket fence. One more good over for the hosts. 139 needed in 72.
7.5
1
A single to end as this is worked through square leg for one. This is a good over so far, can he end it well?
7.4
1
One more slower one on middle, it is a full toss. Salt mistimes it towards mid-wicket for one.
7.3
.
Another slower one outside off, Salt mistimes it towards cover.
7.2
1
Outside off, it is a slower one on a fuller length. It is carved through covers for one.
7.1
.
Shorter and outside off, Head looks to cut but misses.
James Faulkner is back on!
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
1
Qais Ahmad 4/0(1)
6.6
1
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. One run added to the total. A good first over by Ahmed.
6.5
1
Fifty for Salt! He has had his luck but it is has been a powerful innings so far. Needs to go on. He gets there by hitting it down to long off for one.
6.4
1
Shorter in length and on off, it is slapped through covers for one.
6.3
.
Quicker again and on middle, Head stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.
6.2
.
Quicker and outside off, Head looks to cut but misses.
6.1
1
Hit through covers for one by Salt.
In over# 1
1
4
1
1
2
0
Nathan Ellis 15/0(2)
5.6
1
A single to end the Powerplay and Adelaide are on par here! Full and on middle, it is worked towards short fine leg for one. They are 66 for 1 after 6.
5.5
4
DROPPED AGAIN AND FOUR! Is is Salt's day? Maybe! Short is the culprit this time. It is full and on middle, Salt whips it towards deep mid-wicket. It goes straight to Short who spills it and then he ends up pushing it onto the fence. This could really prove costly.
5.4
1
A short slower one, Head is happy to tuck it around the corner for one. He is happy to play second fiddle at the moment.
5.3
1
A yorker on middle, this is jammed down to long on for one.
5.2
2
Carved over point! Full and outside off, Salt slices it over the fielder at point and takes two.
5.1
.
Excellent slower one outside off, Salt is completely deceived. He swings way too early and is beaten.
In over# 1
1
1
1
4
6
1
Scott Boland 14/0(1)
4.6
1
Close shave! A slower one, it is on middle, Salt swings again, it goes off the inner half towards short fine leg. The batters go for one. The fielder has a shy but misses. Had he hit, it would have been close.
4.5
1
Head now looks to join the party! He swings at one outside off, only manages an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the leg side for one.
4.4
1
Bowls a slower one this time, it is on middle, Salt swings again but it goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for one.
4.3
4
FOUR! Salt is in the mood here! This is full and on the pads, PS whips it through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.
4.2
6
SIX! In the crowd! First of the chase! Shorter and on the body, Salt pulls it way over the square leg fence for a biggie. 50 up for the Strikers and it has come up in quick time.
4.1
1
Shorter and on off, Head taps it towards point and takes one.
In over# 1
4
1
0
0
1lb
1
Nathan Ellis 7/0(1)
3.6
4
FOUR! Powered down the ground! The last ball spoils the over somewhat. It is short and around off, Salt hammers it over the mid on region and bags another boundary.
3.5
1
Bowling to his field here! On the pads, Head lofts it over mid-wicket. It goes on the bounce to the fielder in the deep and a run is taken.
3.4
.
Finds the fielder! shorter and around off, Head guides it towards point. Another dot.
3.3
.
Fuller and on middle, Head hits it back towards the bowler.
3.2
1lb
Angled into the pads of the batter, Salt swings but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the leg side for one.
3.1
1
Shorter and around off, this is guided towards backward point for one.
Nathan Ellis is on now!
In over# 1
1
4b
0
1
1wd
4b
4
James Faulkner 21/0(2)
2.6
1
Just short! Shorter and outside off, it is the slower one. Head looks to cut but it goes off the outside edge just short of short third man. A single taken. A very good over for the hosts. 182 needed in 17 overs.
2.5
4b
FOUR BYES AGAIN! Faulkner is not a happy man! A slower one outside off, Head looks to guide it down to third man but misses. Once again it bounces in front of McDermott who fails to collect it and a boundary it is.
2.4
.
Shorter and on off, Head plays it with an angled bat but can't beat short third man.
2.3
1
On middle, this is whipped through mid-wicket for a single.
2.3
1wd
WIDE! Way too far outside off, Salt swings but misses.
2.2
4b
FOUR BYES! Again, Adelaide won't care how they come as long as they do. Outside off, it is a slower one. Salt swings but misses. It bonces in front of Ben who lets it through and it races away to the fence.
2.1
4
FOUR! Nailed! Salt going after everything! Shorter and on middle, Salt hammers it over mid-wicket and bags a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0W
1
0
4
1
Clive Rose 7/1(1)
1.6
1
Fires it on middle, this is hit down to long on for one. So a successful first by Rose.
Travis Head walks out to bat. Can he do what the oppositions' skipper did?
1.5
W
OUT! Straight to the man! Weatherald is out of here! Adelaide could not afford to lose a wicket early and they lose an important one. Jake is a good player but he fails to make an impact here. He comes down the track but the length is slightly shorter. He still goes ahead with the shot. Hits it flat but straight to deep mid-wicket where Wright makes no mistake.
1.4
1
A single now! Flatter and around off, Salt powers it towards the bowler again. He makes a half stop but can't stop the single.
1.3
.
Shorter and on middle, this is hit hard back towards the bowler. Who goes down and stops it.
1.2
4
FOUR! Dealing in boundaries is Salt! This is floated up outside off, Salt drags it in between the fielders at deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
1.1
1
Flatter and on the leg pole, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Clive Rose to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
4
4
1
1
0
4
James Faulkner 14/0(1)
0.6
4
FOUR! 14 from the first over! Top start from Adelaide. This is full and on off, Salt lifts it over mid on and it races away to the fence.
0.5
4
FOUR! Inside edge and a boundary! Adelaide won't care how they come as long as they come. Length and outside off, Salt swings but it goes off the inside edge down to fine leg for a boundary.
0.4
1
Well fielded! Very full and on off, it is hit towards extra cover. The man at mid off runs to his right, dives and stops it. A single.
0.3
1
Fuller and on the pads, this is hit down towards short fine leg for one.
0.2
.
Dropped! That is as easy as it comes! Bailey is the culprit! Full and around off, Salt swings but it goes off the outer half towards point. Bailey spills it. Could prove costly. Salt is a dangerous player.
0.1
4
FOUR! Adelaide is underway in style! A short ball on the body, it is pulled behind square on the leg side and it races away to the fence.
We are back for the chase! The Adelaide openers, Philip Salt and Jake Weatherald make their way out to the middle. They are followed by the Hobart players. James Faulkner has the new ball in hand. Here we go...
Now then, the target is a huge one! Adelaide do have a strong batting line-up but they will need to bat out of their skin to chase this down. Hobart on the other hand will back themselves to defend it. Can they do so? We will find out in a while.
The Adelaide bowling is something they would want to forget. All the bowlers took a pounding. Even Rashid Khan was taken to the cleaners. Neser was probably the pick as he not only got a wicket but had a decent economy rate too.
WOW! Just wow! Matthew Wade, just take a bow! He walks off to a standing ovation and rightly so. What entertainment has that guy provided. Amazing stuff. A carnage and just the two batters responsible for it. Actually, just the one as Short one played at a strike rate of around 130, now why do I write only? Because his partner was striking at above 200. Right from the word go, they went after the bowlers, they stitched a massive 203-run stand with Short scoring a ton and Short just above 70. The two have delivered in a must-win game for the visitors.
19.6
1
A single to end! A decent last over by Agar! A yorker outside off, it is jammed out towards point for one. HOBART END WITH 217!
19.5
4
FOUR! In the gap! Wade moves right across the stumps. He gets a full toss outside off which he hits it in the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
19.4
2
Two taken! Full and on off, this is hit down towards long off. Wade calls for two and takes it.
19.3
1
Very full again, this is hit down to long on and a single is taken.
19.2
1
A yorker outside off, it is jammed down to third man for one.
19.1
1
A single! A full toss on middle, Ben swings but gets a top edge. It lands safe on the leg side for one. This is now the highest Big Bash total at this venue.
Wes Agar to bowl the last over!
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0W
1
Michael Neser 26/1(3)
18.6
1
A yorker to end a brilliant penultimate over! Full and on off, it is hit down to long off for one.
18.5
1
A short ball this time, it is pulled through square leg for one.
18.4
1
A full toss on middle, Ben mistimes it through mid-wicket for one.
18.3
1
A dipping yorker on middle, it is jammed out towards short third man for one.
18.2
W
OUT! TAKEN! Stop the press, Adelaide have broken through. End of a outstanding stand between the openers. Short looks to clear long on. He tries to drag this from outside off but hits it high up in the air towards long on. Salt takes it.
18.1
1
A yorker on off, it is jammed out towards point for one.
In over# 1
6
2
6
1
1
1
Peter Siddle 38/0(4)
17.6
6
SIX! 200 up for Hobart and it is also the 200 stand between the two. Just magnificent! This is full and on middle, it is hit down hard towards the long off fence.
17.5
2
A couple now! Very full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for two.
17.4
6
SIX! Once again the short side and it has been cleared with ease! Outside off and it is full. Short lofts it over covers and it sails over the fence. Unreal hitting from the two!
17.3
1
Excellent from Wade! He initially looks to paddle scoop it but then sees it is outside off so just runs it down to third man for one.
17.2
1
Short takes a few steps ahead and then hits it down to long on for another run.
17.1
1
A yorker outside off, it is jammed down towards third man for one.
In over# 1
6
1
1wd
4
6
6
1
Wes Agar 39/0(3)
16.6
6
SIX! Into the crowd! 25 from the over. A full ball and on middle, Short lines it up and sends it sailing into the mid-wicket stands for a biggie. 220 seems possible now.
16.5
1
A single! Back of a length and on off, it is pushed through covers for one.
16.5
1wd
WIDE! Down the leg side and it has been signaled as a wide.
16.4
4
Misfield and a boundary! Poor from Adelaide! Short and outside off, Wade guides it towards point. The fielder lets it through and it races away to the fence.
16.3
6
SIX! This is crazy hitting! Another biggie! One more full toss on the pads, Wade goes down and lofts it way over the square leg fence for a huge one.
16.2
6
SIX! Right in the slot! Full and on middle, Wade lifts it high and over the mid-wicket fence. Agar misses by a touch and goes the distance.
16.1
1
Length delivery and on off, Short swings but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
In over# 1
1
1wd
1
6
1
1
1
Peter Siddle 21/0(3)
15.6
1
A single to end another big over for the visitors! Short brings his fifty up now. Tremendous stuff from the two. It is fuller and on middle, hit down to long on for one.
15.6
1wd
A wide now! Wide outside off, it is a yorker. Short fails to jam it out.
15.5
1
A single! 100 for Wade! The skipper comes to the fore when his team needed him the most. Outstanding from him. He gets there by stroking this delivery through covers for one.
15.4
6
SIX! Shorter side and put away easily! He moves onto 99. He covers the stumps, Siddle looks to hit the pads and bowls a low full toss. It is whipped into the square leg stand.
15.3
1
Misfield and one! A yorker outside off, it is jammed out towards point where the fielder fumbles and a run is taken.
15.2
1
One more single! 150 up. Full and outside off, it is hit through covers for one.
15.1
1
Almost a lucky run out! A full toss on middle, it is hit back towards the bowler. Siddle gets a hand on it. It just misses the stumps at his end and goes down to long off for one.
Peter Siddle is back on!
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
6
1
Rashid Khan 35/0(3)
14.6
1
A single to end so 10 from the over. A good comeback in the end from Rashid. Outside off, it is hit through covers for one.
14.5
.
On the shorter side and outside off, Short looks to cut but ends up chopping it towards point.
14.4
1
Quicker and on off, it is pushed through covers for one.
14.3
1
The googly, Short picks it and slaps it through covers for one.
14.2
6
SIX! Rashid is really taking a pounding here tonight. It is very full and outside off. Short brings out the slog sweep and nails it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
14.1
1
Flatter and around off, it is guided through covers for one.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Wes Agar 14/0(2)
13.6
1
Just a single! So just two from the over. A full toss outside off, this is carved down to third man for one.
The physio is out to have a look. Agar is still down on the ground. Good to see he is back up on his feet but is limping at the moment. More good news, he is going back to his bowling stride so he will probably complete this over of his. Just the one from it so far. Can he end it well?
13.5
1
Agar looks to be in tremendous pain here! That has hit him flush on the knee! He is on the ground and rolling around. It is a full ball on middle. Short hits it back towards him and it hits him right on the knee.
13.4
.
Four dots in a row! Outstanding stuff from Agar! This is full and on middle, it is jammed back towards the bowler.
13.3
.
Three dots in a row! Full and on off, it is jammed out towards covers.
13.2
.
One more dot! Outside off, Short mistimes it towards point.
13.1
.
A low full toss, Short guides it on the bounce to point. A dot. Need a lot more dots to build pressure.
Wes Agar is back on now!
In over# 1
1
1
1
4
1wd
1
2
Matthew Short 28/0(3)
12.6
1
One more single as this is hit down to the fielder at long on.
12.5
1
Very full again, this is hit down to long on for another single.
12.4
1
Flatter and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
12.3
4
FOUR! A little too short and width on offer, it is put away. Short goes back and cuts it through point for a boundary.
12.3
1wd
Down the leg side, Short looks to flick but misses. Wided.
12.2
1
On middle, this is hit towards covers for one.
12.1
2
Very full and on middle, this is hit down towards long on for two.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
6
6
Rashid Khan 25/0(2)
11.6
.
A dot to end but 15 from the over. On off, it is pushed to covers.
11.5
1
Is that a drop? Maybe! Quicker and outside off, Wade looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It hits the outer part of Carey's glove and rolls towards short third man for one. A tough chance.
11.4
1
In the air... safe! Short now looks to join the act. He tries to slog sweep it but there is extra bounce. He gets a top edge but it lands safe in the mid-wicket region for one.
11.3
1
Now cleverly takes a single by pushing it through covers.
11.2
6
SIX! Back-to-back sixes! This is some hitting from Wade. Once again he picks the length early as it is slightly short. Wade goes back and pulls it way over the mid-wicket stands.
11.1
6
SIX! Huge hit! That is a nothing delivery! It is short and it sits up to be hit! Wade goes back and pulls it way over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Rashid Khan is back!
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Matthew Short 17/0(2)
10.6
1
Just the single! So back-to-back good overs for Adelaide! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
10.5
1
Floats it up on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
10.4
.
Fires it on off, it is pushed towards cover.
10.3
1
Quicker and on middle, it is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
10.2
1
Quicker and around off, Short stays back and guides it towards short third man for one.
10.1
1
Flatter and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Matthew Short is back into the attack!
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
1
0
Peter Siddle 9/0(2)
9.6
.
A dot to end a very good over by Siddle. Adelaide need a few more like this. Full and on middle, this is jammed back to the bowler.
9.5
2
Nicely played! A direct hit though and Wade would have been a goner! A full ball outside off, Short lofts it over covers. He takes one and Wade comes for a second. The fielder in the deep fires it towards the non-striker's end but misses.
9.4
.
One more dot! A low full toss on off, it is hit hard to mid off.
9.3
1
A full toss outside off, Wade hits it down to long off and takes one.
9.2
1
Very full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
9.1
.
Full and on off, this is hit hard towards mid off. A dot.
Peter Siddle is back on!
In over# 1
4
0
4
0
1
1
Michael Neser 21/0(2)
8.6
4
FOUR! Raining boundaries here in Adelaide! Another one for the visitors! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side and the ball races away to the fence. 100 up for the visitors and it has come up in no time.
8.5
.
Good change in length! It is short and on middle, Wade is taken by surprise. He ducks under it.
8.4
4
FOUR! In the gap again! Wade shuffles across once again and this is bowled full and on the pads. Matthew clips it through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
8.3
.
On off, defended. A rare dot.
8.2
1
Full and on the pads, this is whipped through square leg for one.
8.1
1
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
In over# 1
1
6
1wd
4
1
1
6
1wd
1wd
Billy Stanlake 22/0(1)
7.6
1
DROPPED! That needed to be taken! It is on the pads, Wade flicks uppishly, it goes flat towards the fielder in the deep. The fielder there runs to his left but fails to hang on. Huge let off. Adelaide needed that wicket. Wells was the culprit. A huge over comes to an end. 22 from it.
7.5
6
SIX! This is poor bowling from Stanlake! He is just not learning here. This is full and on the pads, Wade picks it up and hits it over the square leg fence for a huge one.
7.5
1wd
WIDE! Down the leg side, Wade looks to flick but misses. Wided.
7.4
4
FOUR! Wade is in some mood here! Another boundary for him! Fifty for him and just in 24 balls. High pressure game and he comes to the fore. Shorter again and on the body, this is pulled through backward square leg for a boundary.
7.3
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
7.2
1
One more short ball, this is on the body, Wade mistimes his pull towards square leg for one.
7.1
6
SIX! A long way back! Short and on the body, Wade says thank you very much and he pulls it way over the fine leg stands.
7.1
1wd
WIDE. Another one down the leg side.
7.1
1wd
WIDE. But what a super stop. Alex Carey stops four. A short ball, outside leg, Wade looks to pull but misses. But superman Carey dives to his right to make a stunning stop.
In over# 1
4
1
1
0
2
1
Travis Head 17/0(2)
6.6
4
FOUR! Great shot! Short and outside off, Short rocks back and cuts it through the covers!
6.5
1
Full on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run.
6.4
1
The batsman works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
6.3
.
Around off, blocked watchfully.
6.2
2
The batsman works it down the leg side. Two runs added to the total.
6.1
1
Full on middle, pushed through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
1
4
2
0
2
1
Rashid Khan 10/0(1)
5.6
1
Full on middle and leg, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single. 60/0 in the Powerplay!
5.5
4
FOUR! That is a poor ball and the carnage continues from Matthew Wade. Short and outside off, wade rocks back and cuts it through the covers.
5.4
2
That is terrific fielding. Short and outside off, Wade pulls it through mid-wicket. The ball races away but Jonathan Wells runs to his right and makes a fine diving stop to his right. Two runs taken.
5.3
.
Outside off, tapped straight to point.
5.2
2
Fuller, around leg, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a run.
5.1
1
Around middle, a touch short, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Rashid Khan to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.
In over# 1
4
1
0
1
2
4
Wes Agar 12/0(1)
4.6
4
FOUR! That is audacious! A short ball, on middle, Wade gets across and looks to play the paddle. Somehow, he gets it over short third man!
4.5
1
Around off, tapped beside the pitch on the off side for a quick single.
4.4
.
That has bounced out of nowhere. A short ball, around middle, Short looks to tuck it to the leg side but due to the steep bounce, misses the ball and is hit on the gloves. Feels the pain but does not show it.
4.3
1
A length ball, around middle, Matthew looks to heave but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads. The ball deflects towards point and a single is taken.
4.2
2
Around middle and leg, helped through square leg for a couple of runs.
4.1
4
FOUR! TAKE THAT! Welcome into the attack, mate! Short and outside off, wade rocks onto his back foot and crunches this through the covers!
Wes Agar into the attack as well. 5th bowler in as many overs.
In over# 1
1
1lb
1
1
1wd
1
1lb
Peter Siddle 5/0(1)
3.6
1
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
3.5
1lb
The batsman has been struck on the thigh pad. The batsmen have run through for a single. The umpire signals a leg bye.
3.4
1
Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a run.
3.3
1
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They pick up a single.
3.3
1wd
WIDE. Down the leg side, flick shot missed.
3.2
1
A short ball, pulled to deep backward square leg for a single.
3.1
1lb
Pitched outside leg, Short looks to tuck it away but misses and is hit on the pads. Siddle appeals but the umpire moves away. Leg bye signalled.
Peter Siddle into the attack now.
In over# 1
4
1
4
2wd
1
0
0
Matthew Short 12/0(1)
2.6
4
TOP EDGE, FOUR! Landed outside off, Wade looks to play the reverse sweep but there is extra bounce on that. A top edge is induced and the ball flies over short third man! 12 from the over, 23 from the last 2!
2.5
1
A touch short, around middle, pushed straight to short mid-wicket.
2.4
4
FOUR! Nicely done. Full and outside off, Sort comes forward and juts whips it through the lie, over short mid-wicket.
2.4
2wd
WIDE. Full and down the leg side, Matthew looks to sweep but misses. Carey tries to stop it but the ball lobs off his pads to short fine leg. A bye taken.
2.3
1
That is close. Full and straight, D'Arcy looks to sweep but misses and is hit on the pads. Short appeals but the umpire moves away. A single taken, no signal made, so must have been an inside edge.
2.2
.
Down the leg side, flicked away but straight to short mid-wicket.
2.1
.
Full and down the leg side, swept straight to short fine leg.
Matthew Short now. So Short will bowl to Short.
In over# 1
4
1
0
2
4
0
Michael Neser 11/0(1)
1.6
4
FOUR! HANDSOME! Wade is looking in good touch. Full and outside off, Wade leans and drives this through the covers!
1.5
1
Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a run.
1.4
.
Short and outside off, cut straight to point.
1.3
2
Just over! Full and outside off, Short looks to go over the top but the ball hits the toe end of his bat. Just about manages to clear the man running back from mid off. Two runs taken.
1.2
4
FOUR! Finds the gap. Around middle, on a length, Short heaves this across the line and beats the man running to his right from deep mid-wicket.
1.1
.
Outside off, punched off the back foot.
Michael Neser to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
1
1
0
2
4
0
Travis Head 8/0(1)
0.6
1
Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a run. 8 from the opening over.
0.5
1
Down the leg side, flicked through square leg for a single.
0.4
.
Looks to play another reverse sweep, only to be beaten.
0.3
2
Outside off, the skipper looks to play the reverse sweep but is a tad cramped for room. Gets it off the outside edge, through the vacant slip region. Two runs taken.
0.2
4
FOUR! Hobart are underway! Short in length, around middle, Wade rocks back and pulls this through mid-wicket!
0.1
.
Short and outside off, punched straight to cover.
All set for this mouth-watering clash as the Strikers spread themselves onto the field. D'Arcy Short and Matthew Wade walk out with their weapons of mass destruction. This is interesting. Travis Head to bowl the opening over! Wade to face. Here we go...
Adelaide Strikers (UNCHANGED Playing XI) - Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Travis Head(C), Alex Carey(WK), Jonathan Wells, Matthew Short, Michael Neser, Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar and Billy Stanlake.
Hobart Hurricanes (UNCHANGED Playing XI) - D'Arcy Short, Matthew Wade(C), Macalister Wright, David Miller, Ben McDermott(WK), George Bailey, James Faulkner, Clive Rose, Nathan Ellis, Qais Ahmad and Scott Boland.
BAT FLIP - The flip of the bat has gone Matthew Wade's way. HOBART HURRICANES ELECT TO BAT FIRST.
We talked about the Thunder and the Scorchers. What about the Strikers and the Hurricanes? Hobart of course, need to win to stay alive in the competition but the Blues have their own motive to win as well. A victory takes them to number 2, above the Sydney Sixers, due to a superior net run rate. So as you see, plenty to play for, for both teams!
Recovered? Back from the previous humdinger? Well, the Thunder nearly found a way to lose, didn't they? But they are safe for now. Both they and the Scorchers look at this particular game with keen interest, lending all their support to Adelaide Strikers. Hello and a warm welcome to game number 55 of BBL 09, between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes at the Adelaide Oval. The celebrations planned for Australia Day seem to be executed well.
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