BBL 10: Hobart Hurricanes Defeat Sydney Sixers By 7 Runs

Hobart Hurricanes defeated Sydney Sixers by seven runs in the 52nd match of the Big Bash League(BBL) on Sunday. Jordan Silk kept Sixers in the hunt during his 49-ball-78. Sydney needed 28 off the fi

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Earlier, Hobart Hurricanes showcased two contrasting styles of play in the first innings. They scored 140 runs in the first 14 overs without losing any wicket. Mathew Wade and D'Arcy Short added 145 runs - their fourth century stand in the BBL. 

In the last six overs, Hurricanes lost eight wickets and scored just 48 runs. Sean Abbott, during the run of play, got his 100th BBL wicket - only the second bowler to achieve this feat. 

Brief Score:

Hobart Hurricanes - 188/8 (Mathew Wade - 86; Sean Abbott - 2/32)

Sydney Sixers - 181/8 (Jordan Silk - 78; Nathan Ellis - 3/36)