Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 22 runs in Melbourne on Friday to create a good margin between them and the rest in the Big Bash League table. Hobart were handed a target of 180 in 20 overs but had a disappointing start to the chase. While D’Arcy Short held one end, Hurricanes continued to lose wickets at the other. Short eventually departed for 43 while the scoresheet read 100/5. Hobart were reduced to 111/6 when Tim David tried to steady the ship for the side but he continued to run out of the partners and were restricted to 157/8.
Jhye Richardson bagged a four-wicket haul at the cost of 33 runs in 4 overs while Jason Behrendorff picked up a couple of wickets. Richardson’s scalps included the dismissals of captain Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Peter Handscomb and David while Behrendorff removed Short and Dawid Malan.
Earlier, batting first, Perth put 179/8 on the board. Josh Inglis notched up a half-century while Richardson chipped in with a 14-ball 29. Nathan Ellis picked up four wickets for his side.
Richardson was adjudged man of the match for his all-round performance. With this win Scorchers are now at the second spot in the points table with 27 clicks under their belt in 12 matches.
Hobart are at sixth position with 23 points in 12 games. Hurricanes are on a verge of getting knocked out despite getting a good start to the proceedings while Scorchers are nearing the top spot.
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