Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers: It was a tight, low-scoring thriller at the Bellerive Oval as the Hobart Hurricanes took on the Adelaide Strikers, with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge inspiring the Hurricanes to their fourth successive win. Her unbeaten 72 anchored a nervous chase that ended with just two balls remaining.
Wyatt-Hodge Leads the Charge as Hurricanes Chase Home Successfully
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge was the star of the encounter between Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers, having carved a brilliant 72 off 57 balls*, laced with nine boundaries. She kept the innings intact even as wickets tumbled around her.
When eight runs were required off the last six balls, Hayley Silver-Holmes rose to the occasion, hitting two crucial boundaries in the final over as Hurricanes completed a four-wicket victory in 19.4 overs. The victory maintains the Hurricanes’ perfect record at 4 for 4, while there are now 2 losses in 4 completed games for the Strikers.
Strikers Start Slow, but the Contribution from Wellington Boosts the Total
Overall Strikers had a slow start to their innings, losing Tammy Beaumont and Laura Wolvaardt early on to fall to 33 for 3 by the 8th over.
Tahlia McGrath and Bridget Patterson tried to rebuild, but they added 35 runs in five overs and Silver-Holmes struck the crucial breakthrough, dismissing McGrath for 21.
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At 92 for 6 in the 15th over, the Strikers seemed headed for a below-par total until Amanda-Jade Wellington provided late fireworks. Her 33 off 21*, featuring five fours, lifted the Strikers to 134/7 in 20 overs.
Regular Wickets Keep Strikers in the Contest
The Hurricanes began well in the chase, as Wyatt-Hodge and Lizelle Lee combined for a 33-run stand. But the Strikers remained in the hunt due to Darcie Brown’s spell of 4 for 16; he was able to build pressure through regular breakthroughs. A key moment was when Elyse Villani was run out for 15 in the 15th over, leaving Hurricanes needing 30 from the final phase of the match.
Direct Bowling Leads to a Last-Over Finish
McGrath, Wellington, and Sophie Ecclestone bowled three very tight overs at the end, giving away 22 runs in the next four overs. Their efforts pushed for a tight finish where the Hurricanes needed 8 off 6.
Megan Schutt started the over with a dot ball and then a single, increasing the pressure. Silver-Holmes kept her nerve and cracked two boundaries to seal a memorable victory in the Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers match.
Match Summary: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers: 134/7 (20 overs)
Amanda-Jade Wellington 33*
Bridget Patterson 24
Heather Graham 2/23
Hobart Hurricanes: 136/6 (19.4 overs)
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge 72*
Darcie Brown 4/16 Result: Hurricanes won by 4 wickets.
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