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Adelaide Strikers registered a convincing win over Hobart Hurricanes in a one-sided 33rd match of the Big Bash League 2023-24 at Bellerive Oval on Thursday, January 11.
Macalister Wright’s rescue innings for Hobart Hurricanes
Asked to bat first, Hobart Hurricanes began their innings with a lineup led by Ben McDermott and showcased a balanced performance with several contributors. Macalister Wright‘s explosive 37 off 27 deliveries, accompanied by Caleb Jewell‘s 32 and Tim David‘s quickfire 22 off 10 balls, propelled the Hurricanes to a competitive total of 167/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Henry Thornton and Jamie Overton were the standout bowlers for the Strikers, both securing two wickets each. Cameron Boyce also made crucial breakthroughs, claiming two wickets for 17 runs in his four over🐭s.
Jake Weatherald’s storming knock for Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers chased down the target with authority, powered by an outstanding innings from Jake Weatherald, who hammered 80 runs off just 32 deliveries, including nine fours and five sixes. Supported by contributions from Matthew Short (39) and Adam Hose (25), the Strikers reaꦐched the target in just 15.5 overs, securing a comprehensive victory. Hobart Hurricanes’ bowlers struggled to contain the Strikers’ onslaught, with Weatherald being the chief architect of the chase.
Nikhil Chaudhary and Chris Jordan managed to pick up a wicket each, but the bowlers struggled to contain the Strikers’ batters. Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis went wicketless, while Patrick Dooley and Tim David alsꦕo found it challenging to stem the flow of runs.
As a result, Adelaide Strikers secured victory with 25 b🐽alls to spare in a convincing display, dominating the proceed💙ings and showcasing their prowess in all departments.
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Player of the Match
Weatherald’s explosive innings turned the game in favour of the Strikers, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. His aggressive strokeplay and ability to control the chase stood out, leaving a lasting impact on the match.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
The moment that took us into the top four!
— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL)
That’s’ some insaಞne striking tonight from Jake Weatherald for 80* off 32.
His journey this last couple years has compounded into a really tough la༺st 3-4 months. To see him release the shackles tonight has been a fun reminder of what he’s capable of with a cricket…
— Sam Tugwell (@samtugwell_15)
Jake Weatherཧald has just gone past on the runs table with🦋 that shot.
— Benji Slater (@bennymcslats)
80 OFF 32 IF YOU DON’T MIND 😱💥
JAKE WEATHERALD HAS JUST DELIVERED US OUR FIRST WIN AT B⛦LUNDSTONE ARENA SINCE BBL|02 👏💙 |
— Adelaide Strik🐈ers Fans (@StrikersBBLFans)
One baldy Got injured
T▨hey replaced him with Left handed Baldy with much better ꦕStrike rate..
Adelaide Strikers have some talent wh🔯en🗹 it comes to bald Batters. 😎
— No-One 🇮🇳 (@CursedSe7en)
Jake Weatherald's fiery knock guide Adelaide Strikers to easy win:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Jake Weatheral🧜d is such a delight to watch when he’🐷s going well.
— Stephen McDonald (@steve_mcdee)
Bit silly from Jake Weatherald, that innings
— Ciaran McCarthy (@CP_McCarthy)
And on that ma💝tter, missing Chris Lynn, but so happy to see Jake Weatherald middling the shit out of the ball. Form at the right end of the season.
— Alan Owen (@alanbowen)
Jake Weatherald achieves a fifty of🐓f 25 balls! 🏏👏
— Sahib Singh (@singh28915)
Adelaide Strikers win by 8 wickets! Jake Weatherald's outstanding 80* off 32 helps them chase down 168 with over 4 overs left. 🔥 The Hurricanes' season is over, and Adelaide finishes at 2/169.
— Sahib Singh (@singh28915)
