Matthew Wade's barnstorming ton takes Hobart Hurricanes into Eliminator final
Wade and D'Arcy Short added an opening stand of 203 as the Strikers were left to settle for third place and a spot in the Knockout final
Wade and D'Arcy Short added an opening stand of 203 as the Strikers were left to settle for third place and a spot in the Knockout final
Commentator: Andrew McGlashan
Hobart Hurricanes win by 10 runs in a very high-scoring encounter. Matthew Wade's magnificent century was the centerpiece, but for large parts of the chase the Strikers were well up in the chase. In the end, though, the impressive death skills of James Faulkner and Nathan Ellis sealed it. George Bailey has at least one more match in his career.
We now know that it will be Stars v Sixers at the MCG in the Qualifier on Friday. The Strikers will host the Knockout on Saturday against the winner of the Eliminator which will be the Hurricanes against either the Thunder or the Heat. The Heat play the Renegades tomorrow. It's all happening.
I'll wrap things up there for tonight. Will be back tomorrow. Thanks for joining us!
MG Neser lbw b Ellis 9 (5b 0x4 1x6) SR: 180.00
Three sixes to win it
MW Short run out 6 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 120.00
So Ellis has 22 runs to defend
Wade and D'Arcy Short added an opening stand of 203 as the Strikers were left to settle for third place and a spot in the Knockout final
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