BBL 2024-25 Qualifier: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Hobart Hurricanes displayed nerves of steel to defend their 173-run total, clinching a 12-run win against Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 Qualifier. The victory ensures their place in the final, with bowlers stepping up after a slightly below-par batting performance.

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Hurricanes’ Innings: Ben McDermott and Tim David Shine

Opting to bat first, the Hurricanes made a steady start with Mitchell Owen and Caleb Jewell adding 47 runs in 4.1 overs. Owen’s 36 off 15 balls, featuring three sixes, set the tone early. Caleb Jewell anchored the innings with a patient 40 off 41 balls, while Ben McDermott contributed a crucial 42 from 31 deliveries.

Tim David then provided the late impetus, smashing 25 off just 10 balls, including two sixes. However, the Hurricanes lost wickets at regular intervals, finishing at 173-7. For the Sixers, Jafer Chohan (2/28) and Ben Dwarshuis (2/36) were the standout bowlers.

Sixers’ Chase: Early Collapse Proves Costly

Chasing 174, the Sixers endured a disastrous start. Riley Meredith struck twice in the first three overs, removing Josh Philippe and skipper Moises Henriques, while Cameron Gannon dismissed Jack Edwards cheaply. The Sixers were left reeling at 5-3.

Kurtis Patterson (48 off 33) and Jordan Silk (57 off 44) staged a commendable fightback, adding valuable runs in the middle overs. However, Patterson’s dismissal at 80-4 in the 12th over shifted the momentum back to the Hurricanes.

Despite a late flourish from Lachlan Shaw (33* off 25) and Ben Dwarshuis (16* off 8), the Sixers fell short, managing 161-5 in their 20 overs.

Riley Meredith (2/34) and Cameron Gannon (2/10) were the pick of the bowlers, with Gannon’s economical spell proving decisive. Nathan Ellis chipped in with a wicket, while Chris Jordan kept things tight at the death.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Full Match Scorecard

Hobart Hurricanes: 173/7 (20 overs)

Batters	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Mitchell Owen	36	15	3	3	240.00
Caleb Jewell	40	41	2	0	97.56
Matthew Wade	4	7	0	0	57.14
Ben McDermott	42	31	4	1	135.48
Tim David	25	10	2	2	250.00
Nikhil Chaudhary	14	11	1	0	127.27
Chris Jordan *	2	3	0	0	66.67
Nathan Ellis	1	2	0	0	50.00
Extra	9 15 (b 0, w 4, nb 0, lb 5)
Total	173/7 (20 ov)

Bowlers	O	M	R	W	ECON
Jack Edwards	4	0	36	1	9.00
Mitchell Perry	3	0	29	1	9.67
Ben Dwarshuis	4	0	36	2	9.00
Hayden Kerr	4	0	31	0	7.75
Jafer Chohan	4	0	28	2	7.00
Ben Manenti	1	0	8	0	8.00

Fall of wickets: 1-47 (Mitchell Owen – 4.1 ov), 2-61 (Matthew Wade – 6.2 ov), 3-113 (Caleb Jewell – 14.4 ov), 4-140 (Ben McDermott – 16.1 ov), 5-165 (Tim David – 18.3 ov), 6-171 (Nikhil Chaudhary – 19.4 ov), 7-173 (Nathan Ellis – 19.6 ov)

Sydney Sixers: (20 overs)

Batters	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Kurtis Patterson	48	33	3	2	145.45
Josh Philippe	0	2	0	0	0.00
Jack Edwards	0	3	0	0	0.00
Moises Henriques	1	5	0	0	20.00
Jordan Silk	57	44	5	0	129.55
Lachlan Shaw *	33	25	3	1	132.00
Ben Dwarshuis *	16	8	1	1	200.00
Extra	6 15 (b 0, w 3, nb 0, lb 3)
Total	161/5 (20 ov)

Bowlers	O	M	R	W	ECON
Riley Meredith	4	0	34	2	8.50
Cameron Gannon	3	0	10	2	3.33
Peter Hatzoglou	3	0	31	0	10.33
Nathan Ellis	4	0	37	1	9.25
Nikhil Chaudhary	2	0	16	0	8.00
Chris Jordan	4	0	30	0	7.50

Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Josh Philippe – 0.4 ov), 2-2 (Jack Edwards – 1.2 ov), 3-5 (Moises Henriques – 2.2 ov), 4-80 (Kurtis Patterson – 11.1 ov), 5-144 (Jordan Silk – 18.2 ov)

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Match Result: Hobart Hurricanes won by 12 runs

Player of the Match: Riley Meredith