Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes: HH Chases 206 In BBL

Despite hitting unbeaten attacking centuried knocks from David Warner, the match between Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes resulted in favor of the Hobart Hurricanes as they are now leading the list of the Big Bash League standings with their major six wicket win.

David Warner’s 130 inspires Thunder to 205

The Sydney Thunder put up an impressive 205 for 4 at the Sydney Showground Stadium in a match dominated by a blistering knock by skipper David Warner.

Warner was 130 not out off 65 deliveries
Contained 9 sixes and 11 fours
The highest personal score achieved in the current BBL season

Highest score in Sydney Thunder’s history This was the second BBL hundred to Warner and the first in the league since 2011. Warner now has nine T20 centuries, which is joint third on the all-time men’s list.

Early Chaos, Then Warner Takes Control

The Thunder side started with a bang as Will Prestwidge removed Matthew Gilkes and Sam Konstas with the first two balls of the match. But David Warner stabilized the innings with Nic Maddinson, who made a comeback into professional cricket after fighting cancer.

Tim Ward and Mitchell Owen Dominate the Chase

Then Maddinson retired to give the last overs more strike to Warner. Warner scored 50 runs off his last 15 balls. Despite the late flourish, the Thunder just came short of a gritty total. It was during this period that Tim Ward and Mitchell Owen dominated the chase.

In reaction, Hobart Hurricanes fired on all cylinders right from their opening pair:

Tim Ward: 90 off 49

Mitchell Owen: 45 off just 18 balls

Opening partnership – 108 off 51 balls The two took down the Thunder bowling and put Hurricanes on top in chase.

Late Twist Before Chaudhary Finishes the Job

Thunder were briefly rescued as Daniel Sams scored two crucial hits, one that dismissed the precariously close-to-a-century Ward, who just missed reaching the milestone. However, this was not to last.

Nikhil Chaudhary – 29* off
Parnell calmly guided Hurricanes to 207/4
Won with 13 balls to spare

Match Result & Points Table Effect

Hobart Hurricanes: Won by 6 wickets

Hurricanes reach the summit of the BBL ladder

Still at the bottom of the table are the Sydney Thunder

After Warner’s loss, he had time for reflection While reflecting on the match, the Australian batsman acknowledged the dominance of the Hurricanes in the match, admitting that the team was quite dominant on the front side of the order.