In a massive turn around during the clash between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes in Melbourne, the Hurricanes stole away a win from the jaws of defeat.
The Renegades were chasing a big target of 183 runs in 20 overs and had a decent start to the proceedings as openers Names Seymour and Aaron Finch put up 37 on the board before Seymour departed for 24 off 13.
Finch was then joined by Shaun Marsh and the two batters steadied the ship and stitched another brilliant stand of 101 runs for the second wicket. Marsh was eventually sent back in the hut for a 38-ball 51 while Finch went on to score 75 off 52.
But Marsh’s dismissal was followed by a flurry of wickets as the middle-order failed to make any significant contributions. Debutant Unmukt Chand also failed to impress as he was undone for 6 off 8.
The Renegades were eventually restricted to 176/6 in 20 overs as they suffered a defeat by 6 runs. Sandeep Lamichhane returned with figures of 2/27 in 4 overs.
Earlier, in the day, Hobart Hurricanes rode on some brilliant batting from the unit to post 182/5 in 20 overs on the board. The Hurricanes lost an early wicket but Caleb Jewell and Matthew Wade stitched a solid stand of 67 runs for the second wicket.
While Jewell scored 35 off 28, Wade notched up 48 off 39. Later, D Arcy Short and Tim David’s late surge helped Hurricanes to put up 182/5 in 20 overs. While David remained unbeaten at 46 off 20, Short chipped in with a 22-ball 37.