D'Arcy Short fires again as Hobart Hurricanes consolidate top spot
They opened up a four-point lead after Melbourne Stars were rolled over for 126 in pursuit of 186
14/01Result
31st Match (N), Big Bash League at Melbourne, Jan 14 2019
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![Hobart Hurricanes]( "Hobart Hurricanes")
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![Melbourne Stars]( "Melbourne Stars")
126 (17.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
14/01Result
31st Match (N), Big Bash League at Melbourne, Jan 14 2019
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![Hobart Hurricanes]( "Hobart Hurricanes")
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![Melbourne Stars]( "Melbourne Stars")
126 (17.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
DJM Short
96(57) 8x4 - 4x6
Control %66%
- Productive Shot
- slog shot
- 23 runs
- 2x4 - 1x6
MS Wade
41(38) 1x4 - 1x6
Control %68%
- Productive Shot
- pull
- 8 runs
- 0x4 - 0x6
Match Details
Series
Toss
Melbourne Stars , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Season
Hours of play (local time)
19.15 start, First Session 19.15-20.35, Interval 20.35-20.55, Second Session 20.55- 22.15
Match days
14 January 2019 - night match (20-over match)
Twenty20 debut
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Points
Hobart Hurricanes 2, Melbourne Stars 0
Scorecard Summary
HOBART HURRICANES 185/2 (20 OVERS)
- Matthew Wade41 (38)
- D'Arcy Short*96 (57)
- Liam Bowe1/38 (3)
- Tom O'Connell1/17 (2)
MELBOURNE STARS 126 (17.1 OVERS)
- Johan Botha2/21 (4)
- Riley Meredith4/21 (4)
Scorer: Chandan Duorah | Commentator: Andrew McGlashan
Hobart Hurricanes win by 59 runs with a very convincing performance. It centered around D'Arcy Short's unbeaten 96 and then the Hurricanes impressive all-round attack was far too good for a Melbourne Stars side without a host of key names. The Hurricanes, a team that appears to have all bases covered, extend their lead at the top of the table while the Stars are heading south. That's all for today, we'll be back tomorrow for the ODI between Australia and India from Adelaide then the BBL resumes on Wednesday. For now, from Andrew McGlashan, it's goodnight.
17.1
W
Archer to Bowe, OUT, cleaned him up! At that's a good way to finish things. A yorker from Archer...well, actually, Bowes has smashed the stumps himself as he's gone so far back in his crease.
L Bowe hit wicket b Archer 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
END OF OVER:17 | 2 Runs 3 Wkts | MS: 126/9 (60 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 7.41, RRR: 20.00)
- Tom O'Connell0 (1b)
- Liam Bowe0 (0b)
- Riley Meredith4-0-21-4
- James Faulkner3-0-25-0
That's a superb display from Meredith as his fine tournament continues
16.6
0
Meredith to O'Connell, no run, goes for the yorker, low full toss outside off, driven to backward point
16.5
W
Meredith to Bird, OUT, caught at long leg...another for Meredith as he bangs in a short ball at 145kph, Bird hooks and gets a top edge, neatly taken coming in by Archer
JM Bird c Archer b Meredith 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
16.4
W
Meredith to Merlo, OUT, direct hit from Rose! Superb piece of work. Was given into the covers, a sliding save and he throws while kneeling on the ground with one-and-a-half stumps to aim at
J Merlo run out 11 (9b 1x4 0x6) SR: 122.22
16.3
1
Meredith to Bird, 1 run, full outside off, drilled to mid-off
16.2
1lb
Meredith to Merlo, 1 leg bye, nips back and takes the back leg
Match Coverage
All Match NewsD'Arcy Short fires again as Hobart Hurricanes consolidate top spot
They opened up a four-point lead after Melbourne Stars were rolled over for 126 in pursuit of 186
