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Daniel Hughes delivered a pressure-absorbing knock for the Sydney Sixers, steering them to remarkable victory against the Hobart Hurricanes in the fifth match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023.
Hobart Hurricanes’ outing with the bat
Opting to bat first, the Hurricanes faced a challenging time against the disciplined bowling attack of the Sixers, managing to post 135/8 in their 20 overs. Despite Caleb Jewell’s quick 42, the Hurricanes struggled, with only Patrick Dooley reaching double figures. The Sixers showcased an impressive bowling performance, with Tom Curran leading the way by taking three wickets for 19 runs in his spell of four overs, supported by Jack Edwards and Ben Dwarshuis with two wickets each.
Daniel Hughes led the charge for Sydney Sixers
Chasing a target of 136, the Sixers exhibited composure and control, achieving the victory with six wickets in hand and four balls to spare with Hughes played a crucial innings, scoring 60 runs off 50 balls. Useful contributions from Jordan Silk and Moises Henriques added to the team’s successful chase. Despite Corey Anderson and Nathan Ellis picking up crucial wickets for the Hurricanes, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Sixers from securing the win.
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Hughes receives the player of the match award
Hughes earned the Player of the Match award for his exceptional batting display, scoring a crucial 60 runs not out and playing a significant role in the Sixers’ victory. The Big Bash League 2023-24 continues, promising more thrilling contests as teams compete for supremacy.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Another win for Sydney sixers. Won't be surprised if we get to see another perth vs Sydney sixers in finals like every year😭other teams really need to step up
— Archer (@poserarcher)
Welcome back, Daniel Hughes
— Mel (@mel_laah)
GOODNI🐻GHT TWITTER 🏏 My Sydney Sixers are home ! 🙏
— UNITED🇭🇲🇺🇲🇬🇧 (@NoJabForMe)
2 wins in a row for
as they beat and moved to top of the table— PRASANNAKUMAR (@prasanna1914227)
Danꦓiel Hughes notches up his fourteenth BBL fifꦇty. Wide.
— Mustafa Jutt (@NoorUlMustafaJ1)
Most fifties in history without a century:
24 – Shaun Marsh
16 – Josh Philippe
15 – Moises Henriques
14 – DANIEL HUGHES, Jono Wells— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7)
Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes 💪
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Tom Curran, The Most Improved 🌞Bowler in Recent Times 3-0-12-2 Still 1 more over left
— Raghuvaran (@raghuvaranBE)
A performance that derailed the Cane train!
We take the dub in Launceston 🫡
— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL)
All over in Launnie. 😕
— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL)
The Hurricanes fඣought bravely to defend a modest total, especially aftඣer an early 4-13 collapse, but the Sixers stay unbeaten in !
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— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket)
