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Tim David’s explosive half-century lifted the Hobart Hurricanes to a five-wicket victory 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 mid overs, securing their fourth win in five matches.
Hurricanes get off to a good start
The Hurricanes got off to a fast start, thanks to an aggressive early 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 27 of 18 while attempting to sweep Cameron Boyce. The Hurricanes, once cruising, found themselves at 101/4 in the 11th over.
The exploits of Tim David
With limits running out, 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 reached his half-century in just 22 balls, showcasing his explosive knock.
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Tim David and Nikhil Chaudhary put together a vital 75-run stand for the fifth wicket to stabilize the Hurricanes’ chase. Chaudhary contributed consistently with 22 off 22 balls before getting out, but David made sure there were no mistakes.
With just 11 runs needed in the final two overs, David scored a six off Brendan Doggett to ease the pressure and Chris Jordan sealed the win with a boundary. David finished unbeaten with a stunning 62 off just 28 balls, smashing six sixes and three fours, as the Hurricanes concluded the game with eight balls to spare.
Collective batting effort of the strikers
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 rapid 49 off 27 balls, with 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 from Mitchell Owen. Overton’s blistering 27 off 18 deliveries ensured the Strikers finished strong, adding 41 runs in the final four overs.
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