Chris Jordan’s Four-Wicket Haul Sets the Tone
In a commanding display at Geelong, Chris Jordan dismantled the Melbourne Renegades with a sensational four-wicket haul, restricting them to just 145/9. Jordan’s clinical bowling ensured that the defending champions struggled to post a competitive total, setting the stage for a dominant Hobart Hurricanes performance.
Renegades Begin Strong but Momentum Shifts Quickly
After winning the toss, Melbourne Renegades opted to bowl first, and their decision initially seemed promising. Josh Brown fell for a duck in just eight deliveries, but Tim Seifert countered aggressively, hitting multiple boundaries. The Renegades raced to 36/1 after four overs, with Seifert and Mohammad Rizwan providing a positive start.
Hurricanes Strike Back with Precision
The match turned when Jordan bowled a perfect yorker to dismiss Seifert, followed by Rizwan’s dismissal at the hands of Rehan Ahmed. The Hurricanes steadily took control, with Rishad Hossain contributing by removing key batsmen like Jake Fraser-McGurk. Only small cameos from Will Sutherland and Hassan Khan prevented the Renegades from collapsing entirely. Jordan returned in the final overs to further damage the batting lineup, finishing with outstanding figures of 4/19.
Nikhil Chaudhary Lights Up the Chase
Chasing 146, the Hurricanes faced an early setback as Mitch Owen was dismissed for a golden duck. However, Nikhil Chaudhary responded in style, launching a blistering innings of 79 off just 38 balls. His aggressive strokeplay, complemented by Ben McDermott’s steady knock of 49*, put the match firmly beyond Melbourne Renegades’ reach.
Partnerships Seal a Comfortable Victory
Chaudhary and McDermott stitched together a match-winning partnership of 93 runs, taking complete control of the game. Even after Chaudhary’s dismissal near the boundary, McDermott and Tim David sealed the victory with sixes in the 14th over, ensuring Hobart Hurricanes triumphed by seven wickets with 37 balls to spare.
Match Summary
- Melbourne Renegades: 145/9 in 20 overs (Tim Seifert 34; Chris Jordan 4/19)
- Hobart Hurricanes: 149/3 in 13.5 overs (Nikhil Chaudhary 79, Ben McDermott 49*)
- Result: Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets
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