5. Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades 12 Jan 2017 at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
It was the sixth edition of BBL. Both the teams, Hurricanes, and Renegades were having a rough campaign. They faced off against each other at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne on 12 January 2017 and needed a win to enhance their chances of qualifying for a semi-final. The Renegades batted first and blew Hobart attack as they put up the highest total in BBL history. Finch (63), Tom Cooper (53*), White (34) and Perera (28*) were the wreckers-in-chief. Chasing 223, Hobart lost their openers Tim Paine and D”Arcy Short early. Thereafter 22-year old Ben McDermott tore apart Renegades bowling attack with a sensational 114 off 52 with 8 fours and 9 sixes. He was ably supported by Bailey with 59. The winning moment came on
Finch (63), Tom Cooper (53*), White (34) and Perera (28*) were the wreckers-in-chief. Chasing 223, Hobart lost their openers Tim Paine and D”Arcy Short early. Thereafter 22-year old Ben McDermott tore apart Renegades bowling attack with a sensational 114 off 52 with 8 fours and 9 sixes. He was ably supported by Bailey with 59. The winning moment came on the last ball when Stuart Broad chipped the ball over mid off.
Match Summary: Melbourne Renegades 222/4 (Finch 63, Cooper 53*; Reed 2/54) lost to Hobart Hurricanes 223/8 (McDermott 114, Bailey 59; Narine 3/27) by 2 wickets
– by Atharva Apte
