Hurricanes Edge Scorchers as David Injury Clouds Victory
What a rollercoaster of a match it was at Optus Stadium last night! The Hobart Hurricanes managed to snatch a four-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers, but it came at a cost, with Tim David suffering a hamstring injury that forced him to retire hurt. His absence casts a shadow over Hobart’s hopes of defending their title this season.
The Scorchers looked to bounce back after their shock loss to Brisbane in a high-scoring thriller. Perth got off to a blistering start thanks to Finn Allen, who smashed 43 off just 23 balls. Nick Hobson and Laurie Evans contributed with quickfire 29 and 27 runs respectively, helping the Scorchers reach a competitive total of 8-150. But the scoreboard didn’t tell the whole story—Hobart’s bowlers made sure to keep things tight at crucial moments. Riley Meredith was economical, taking 2-19 in four overs, while Rishad Hossain’s leg-spin wreaked havoc, claiming three key wickets and halting Perth’s momentum.
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When the Hurricanes came out to bat, the early overs didn’t go according to plan. They slumped to 3-39, thanks to some incisive bowling from Cooper Connolly, who finished with 3-23. But then came the heroics from Tim David, who launched a powerful counterattack, scoring 42 off 28 balls alongside Nikhil Chaudhary’s 34. It looked like Hobart had regained control—until the unthinkable happened. In the 15th over, David pulled up with a hamstring injury while running a single and had to retire hurt at 4-103, leaving everyone holding their breath.
The Hurricanes’ depth was tested, but Mac Wright and Chris Jordan stepped up in style. Wright, who was filling in for the injured Matthew Wade, hit a massive six followed by a four in consecutive balls off Aaron Hardie, closing the game with three balls to spare. Despite David’s early exit, Hobart managed to secure a dramatic win, improving their record to 3-1 in the Big Bash League.
For the Scorchers, it was a bitter pill to swallow. After a strong start from Allen, they lost momentum quickly and couldn’t mount a serious challenge in the final overs. Mitch Marsh contributed 16 off 13 balls but fell early, and key wickets from Hossain and Meredith meant Perth never really got back into the match.
So, while the Hurricanes celebrate a hard-fought victory, the lingering worry is David’s hamstring. If he’s sidelined for long, defending their title could become an even tougher challenge. It was a thrilling game of cricket, full of highs, lows, and a fair share of drama—the kind of Big Bash clash that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
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