BBL 2024-25 Match 24: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Match Highlights and Scorecard

Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by 5 wickets in the 24th match of the BBL 2024-25.

In a thrilling encounter at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart Hurricanes defeated Adelaide Strikers by 5 wickets in the 24th match of BBL 2024-25. Chasing down a target of 187, the Hurricanes reached the target in 18.4 overs with a strong finish from Tim David and Chris Jordan.

Batting first, Adelaide Strikers posted a total of 186/5 in their 20 overs. Chris Lynn top-scored with a quickfire 49 off 27 balls, while Alex Ross contributed a valuable 47 off 29 balls. Jamie Overton’s unbeaten 27 off 18 balls and some late hitting from Bazley helped the Strikers set a competitive total. For the Hurricanes, Waqar Salamkheil and Riley Meredith picked up two wickets each, with Meredith’s 1/26 being the standout performance.

In reply, Hobart Hurricanes chased the target with ease, finishing at 187/5 in 18.4 overs. Mitchell Owen played a quickfire knock of 37 off 16 balls, while Tim David was the star, remaining unbeaten on 62 off 28 balls. Matthew Wade and Nikhil Chaudhary chipped in with handy contributions, and Chris Jordan added a quick 4* off 2 balls to seal the win. Adelaide Strikers’ Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce took two wickets each, but it was not enough to stop the Hurricanes.

Match Scorecard

Adelaide Strikers (ADS) 186/5 (20 Overs)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Chris Lynn492753181.48
D’Arcy Short120050.00
Jake Weatherald131220108.33
Ollie Pope (wk)332730122.22
Alex Ross (c)472961162.07
Jamie Overton27*1811150.00
Ben Bazley8*510160.00
Extras8(b 1, lb 3, w 4, nb 0)
Total186/5(20 Overs, RR: 9.3)

Did Not Bat: Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Boyce, Lloyd Pope

BowlerOMRWECO
Riley Meredith402616.50
Stanlake403819.50
Nathan Ellis (c)403107.80
Waqar Salamkheil2022211.00
Chris Jordan4046111.50
Nikhil Chaudhary201909.50

Fall of Wickets:

  • D’Arcy Short: 2/1 (1.1)
  • Jake Weatherald: 35/2 (4.6)
  • Chris Lynn: 75/3 (8.3)
  • Ollie Pope: 139/4 (15.1)
  • Alex Ross: 170/5 (17.6)

Hobart Hurricanes (HBH) 187/5 (18.4 Overs)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Mitchell Owen371623231.25
Matthew Wade (wk)271831150.00
Shai Hope11121091.67
Ben McDermott171401121.43
Nikhil Chaudhary222220100.00
Tim David (not out)622836221.43
Chris Jordan (not out)4210200.00
Extras7(b 4, lb 0, w 3, nb 0)
Total187/5(18.4 Overs, RR: 10.02)

Did Not Bat: Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil

BowlerOMRWECO
Brendan Doggett2.4027010.10
Henry Thornton403819.50
Jamie Overton3054018.00
Lloyd Pope403829.50
Cameron Boyce402325.80
D’Arcy Short10303.00

Fall of Wickets:

  • Mitchell Owen: 61/1 (4.4)
  • Matthew Wade: 79/2 (7.1)
  • Shai Hope: 93/3 (9.2)
  • Ben McDermott: 101/4 (10.4)
  • Nikhil Chaudhary: 176/5 (17.5)

Hobart Hurricanes’ victory was set up by an explosive 62* from Tim David, supported by Mitchell Owen’s quick 37 and a steady 27 from Matthew Wade. Despite a valiant effort from Chris Lynn (49) and Alex Ross (47) for the Strikers, the Hurricanes cruised to a five-wicket win in a thrilling chase, with Tim David playing a crucial role in their success.