Chaudhary and Jordan Power Hurricanes to Commanding Win Over Renegades
Let me walk you through what turned out to be a statement night for the Hobart Hurricanes, and especially for Nikhil Chaudhary, who absolutely stole the show. Playing in damp conditions at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, the defending champions delivered a dominant seven-wicket win over the Melbourne Renegades, and it was done with authority and confidence.
This match was always going to be about response. Hobart were coming off a tough loss to the Melbourne Stars, and it was clear that a message needed to be sent. That message was delivered through both bat and ball. Chris Jordan set the tone early, producing the best bowling figures of his BBL career. His spell of 4 for 19 from four overs was not just economical, it was destructive. In fact, the first maiden over of the entire BBL season was bowled by Jordan, with his opening nine deliveries all dot balls. The Renegades were immediately put under pressure, and it showed.
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Melbourne struggled early, slipping to 1 for 2, and while Tim Seifert and Muhammad Rizwan tried to rebuild with a steady partnership, momentum never truly returned. Jordan’s return spell removed Seifert, and soon after Rizwan followed. From that point on, the Renegades were chasing stability rather than setting dominance, eventually finishing on 9 for 145. It felt competitive on paper, but the control belonged to Hobart.
The chase didn’t start smoothly. Hobart lost two early wickets, and for a brief moment, the Renegades had hope. That hope didn’t last long once Nikhil Chaudhary settled in. Almost immediately after the early dismissal of Mitch Owen, boundaries began to flow. Three in a row set the rhythm, and from there, Chaudhary simply took over the game.
What followed was the best innings of his BBL career. Chaudhary smashed 78 runs from just 39 balls, striking seven fours and four sixes. One of those sixes sailed clean over the GMHBA Stadium grandstand, a shot that summed up his confidence and timing. The conditions didn’t matter. The pressure didn’t matter. Everything was played with freedom.
Ben McDermott provided perfect support, scoring 49 from 33 balls, and together they added a match-winning 93-run partnership for the third wicket. The target was chased down with 37 balls to spare, ending with McDermott finishing things off in style with a six.
By the end of the night, Hobart had climbed to the top of the BBL ladder. For Chaudhary, this wasn’t just a good game, it was a breakthrough performance, one that earned him player-of-the-match honours and announced his arrival in a big way. For the Hurricanes, it was a reminder that champions don’t just respond — they dominate.
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