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Mohammad Rizwan fails to fire against Hobart Hurricanes; takes 26 balls for 32 in Big Bash League

Poulomi Chakraborty

Rizwan walks away scoring 32 (Source: @TOKSports021 /x.com)Rizwan walks away scoring 32 (Source: @TOKSports021 /x.com)

The Big Bash League has returned with another fiery season, and this time, Pakistan fans are a little extra excited as some of the stars from the nation are gracing the big stage. However, as Mohammad Rizwan pulls on the Melbourne Renegades jersey, his arrival has taken an unexpected turn.

After a forgettable outing in the first game, Rizwan’s struggle continued even in the second match. Facing the Hobart Hurricanes, his sluggish knock grabbed the attention.

Sluggish knock leaves Rizwan in the headlines

The world is down with the T20 fever again, as the Big Bash League has returned. While fans are soaking in high-octane drama, the presence of Pakistan’s star players has added extra intrigue to the season. Among the other stars, Mohammad Rizwan has donned the Melbourne Renegades jersey, but the arrival has gone wrong.

Starting the BBL 2025-26 journey within a forgettable 4-run innings, Mohammad Rizwan expected a turnaround in the second match, but it turned out to be different. Facing Hobart Hurricanes, in the second match, Rizwan came in at one down, and his sluggish knock grabbed the attention.

After Josh Brown walked out early, Rizwan joined Tim Seifert and stitched a crucial partnership. After Seifert’s dismissal, Rizwan failed to convert his gritty innings into an impactful one as he ended his innings with a slow knock of 32 runs in 26 balls.

With five boundaries, he batted with a strike rate of 123.07. Even though he has recently struggled with his T20I form, he is a seasoned game-changer. With his team under pressure, the stage was set for him to deliver something special, but the batter faltered at a crucial point.

Hurricanes hold firm in a hard-fought run chase

After facing heat from the Hurricanes’ bowlers, the Renegades batter put on a low total of 145 runs, and the opponent came to chase down the total, aiming for a heroic victory. Defending the total, Jason Behrendorff made an immediate impact, removing Mitchell Owen for a golden duck.

After he sent Tim Ward in the fourth over, Nikhil Chaudhary and Ben McDermott tightened their grips. As they are on role. Riding their momentum, the side needed just 13 runs off 45 balls to seal a commanding victory over the Melbourne Renegades.