BBL|14 [Twitter reactions]: Tim David’s fiery finish guides Hobart Hurricanes to a thrilling last-over victory over Melbourne Renegades

The 34th match of the Big Bash League (BBL)|14 between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades at Bellerive Oval was a nerve-wracking encounter, with both teamsꦏ fighting till the very last over.

The Hurricanes, chasing 155 for victory, managed to secure a dramatic win by four wickets in a last-over thriller, thanks to explosive contributions from Tim David and an impactful bowling spell by Riley Meredith.

Jacob Bethell’s lone heroics

Asked to bat first, Melbourne Renegades set a total of 154/7 in their 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was Jacob Bethell, who played an outstanding knock of 87 run🌟s off 50 balls. Bethell’s innings featured 8 fours and 4 sixes, keeping the Hurricanes’ bowlers under pressure thr♏oughout.

However, the Renegades’ middle order failed to build on his solid foundation, and they struggled to accelerate in the latter stages of the innings. Meredith was the standout bowler for Hobart, claiming 3 crucial wickets for 36 runs in his 4 overs. Support from skipper Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Owen, who each took a wicket, further restricted the Renegades’ scoring.

Tim David’s explosive finish secures victory for Hobart Hurricanes

In response, Hobart Hurricanes started their chase cautiously, with Nikhil Chaudhary (36 off 27) and Matthew Wade (36 off 23) anchoring the innings. Their solid partnerships at the top kept the required run rate under control, but the Renegades bowlers, led by Bethell, kept the pressure on. Bethell’s 2 wickets in his 3-over spell caused some middle-order stirs, and wickets at regular intervals meant the match was tightly poised as the Hurricanes approached the target. Fergus O’Neill, Callum Stow, and Tom Rogers each took a wicket, but they were unable to stop the Hurricanes🦩 from keeping up with the chase.

With the match heading into the final overs, Tim David, the middle-order batter, playe𝕴d an explosive cameo, scoring 24 runs off just 15 balls. His aggressive strokeplay, which included 2 sixes and a four, saw the Hurricanes home with 2 balls to spare, finishing at 155/6. His invaluable contribution under pressure sealed the win for Hobart and confirmed their place in the BBL 2024-25 playoffs.

Despite the loss, Bethell was named Player of the Match award for his brilliant all-round performance. His 87-run innings helped the Renegades post a challenging total, and his two wickets were vital in keeping the Hurricanes’ chase under control. However, it was the Hurricanes’ timely execution with both bat and ball that ultimately made the difference in this thrilling contest.

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Here is how fans on X reacted: 

Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 Wickets. 3 Wickets for Riley Meredith 3/36. Well played N Chaudhary 36(27) and M Wade 36(23). Hobart Hurricanes at the top of Points Table with 13 Points. 6 Wins in a Row for Hobart ♏Hurricanes in . 

— Jaay🔴Shaan (Va🍒idhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan)

Hobart Hurricanes unbeaten since their first game where tওhe⛎ team was bowled out for 74

Top-2 almost sealed with today’s win

— Middle Class Chandler (@MC_Chandler01)

6 IN A ROW! WE ARE UNDEFEATED AT HOME! 🌪️🚂

— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL)

Tim David the monster again.
Hobart Hurric👍🤪anes on top of the table. He is surely cooking for RCB this season.

— Devansh (@AFC_Dev17)

JACOB BETHELL against Melbourne Renegades today!

– with bat 87(50).
– with ball 2/29.

Brilliant all rounder performance from Bethell🉐 🔥

— Naveen (@Cric_Naveen)

Both Tim David and Jacob Bethell Are Scoring.

Now whom To Bench?😭

— RAJATNATION🚩 (@rajatnation)

What a Performance. Take a Bow Jacob Bethell
87(50) with the Bat.
2/29 with the Ball.
Career Best Highest individual T20 Score for Jacob Bethell.
Player of the Match

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJ🤪ayaShankar)𓆉 (@JaayShaan)

JACOB BETHELL – YOUNG TALENT FOR RCB & ENGLAND TODAY MATCH PERFORMANCE IN BBL.

– 87(50) WITH BAT
– 2/29 WITH BALL

— Vikas Yadav (@VikasYadav66200)

Bet🍰hell inn𝓰ing gone in Vain, Tim David finished it with style.

— Hemendra Meena (@hemendra56)

Six co🐈nsecutive 🧔wins for the Hobart Hurricanes ⚡

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)

Tജhe Hurricanes get the job done at home & end the Renegades hopes of playing finꦦals in 

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)

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