Hope cameo carries Hurricanes past Strikers

ADELAIDE, Australia (CMC):

Shai Hope made another significant contribution as his Hobart Hurricanes prevailed over the Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs in their high scoring Big Bash League encounter here yesterday.

Batting at number three, Hope smashed 37 from just 22 balls, inclusive of two sixes and two fours, and his efforts propelled the Hurricanes to a formidable 214 for five from their 20 overs.

Ben McDermott led the way with an unbeaten, blistering 68 from 34 balls and Tim David blasted 33 from 14 balls to help get the Hurricanes up to their eventual target.

The Strikers made a determined effort with captain Matthew Short hitting 52 from 29 balls and Olli Pope 39 from 27 balls, but fell just short, finishing on 203 for six from their 20 overs.

Chris Jordan was the Hurricanes’ best bowler with 2-36 from his four overs.