Twitter Reactions: Short and Meredith help Hobart Hurricanes gain back winning momentum

Short is currently the leading run-scorer of this season's BBL.

Published - 14 Jan 2019, 18:10 IST | Updated - 14 Jan 2019, 18:10 IST

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After winning five matches in a row in this edition’s Big Bash League (BBL), Hobart Hurricanes lost against Melbourne Renegades. However, the team, captained by Matthew Wade, made a stupendous comeback and won by 59 runs against Melbourne Stars at the renowned MCG. In the meantime, the Stars slipped to the bottom of the points table after losing their third match in a row.

Short dictates terms

The Stars opted to bowl first after winning the toss and the decision didn’t quite work out as the Hurricanes racked up 185 for two wickets. The opening batsmen- Wade and Short- started cautiously and scored only 40 runs in the first six overs. The duo pressed the accelerator and put on a stand of 95 runs from 69 balls. Leg-spinner Tom O’Connell picked up Wade after he scored 41 from 38 deliveries.

However, Short accomplished his half-century in 33 balls. He was unlucky to not reach his century and remained not out on 96 runs from 57 balls with eight fours and four hits into the stands. In his stand of 43 runs with Jake Doran, Short was the aggressor as Doran added seven runs before being nipped out by Liam Bowe. Ben McDermott cleared the ropes a couple of times to notch a breezy 27 from 19 balls.

Meredith shines with the ball

Johan Botha accounted for Evan Gulbis’ wicket early in the Stars’ run-chase. Nevertheless, Ben Dunk and Nick Larkin steadied the ship and cobbled together a 35-run partnership off 33 deliveries. Unfortunately, both perished in a space of seven balls. While fast bowler Riley Meredith removed Larkin for 16, part-timer Short got rid of the ominous-looking Dunk, who scored 20 runs from 15 with two fours and a six.

Thereafter, the Stars couldn’t find any momentum as the Hurricanes’ bowlers kept chipping in with regular wickets. Seb Gotch, Dwayne Bravo, Jonathan Merlo and Liam Plunkett got into double figures, but couldn’t score quickly enough. Meredith shone with the leather yet again and picked up four wickets, giving away only 21 runs. Botha and Jofra Archer dismissed a couple of batsmen each.

Here is how Twitter reacted

🌪 A complete performance from the Hurricanes.
They move to 6 – 1 for the year.
🏏D’Arcy Short 96*
🏏 Riley Meredith 4/21#BBL08
— bet365_aus (@bet365_aus) January 14, 2019

Absolute domination from the @HurricanesBBL tonight! D'Arcy Short almost got 100 (should've been given it) and Riley Meredith with 4-21 capped off a statement making win over the @StarsBBL showing why they're 3 games clear on top of the #BBL08 ladder. #BBL #Cricket
— Trystan Spooner (@TrystanSpooner) January 14, 2019

Best bowling for Hurricanes in @BBL games
5-14 – Daniel Christian v Strikers #BBL06
4-11 – Jake Reed v Thunder #BBL04
4-17 – Daniel Christian v Scorchers #BBL07
4-17 – Xavier Doherty v Strikers #BBL01
4-21 – RILEY MEREDITH v STARS #BBL08
@HurricanesBBL
— Swamp (@sirswampthing) January 14, 2019

Best BBL figures by a @HurricanesBBL bowler:
5-14 (4) Dan Christian, BBL|06
4-11 (4) Jake Reed, BBL|04
4-17 (4) Xavier Doherty, BBL|01
4-21 (4) RILEY MEREDITH, #BBL08
— Josh Schönafinger (@joshschon) January 14, 2019

Riley Meredith getting junk wickets over Jofra…great👍 #BBL08
— Lloyd (@Lloydyboy56) January 14, 2019

I know it's T20 hit and giggle, but if you're a cricket fan and Riley Meredith ain't one of your black bookers, then you're a hard person to impress. #thoroughbred #BBL08
— Brad Cole (@BJCole10) January 14, 2019

The next big thing? Riley Meredith took another big haul for the @HurricanesBBL tonight, finishing with figures of 4-21 #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/68uoagzeLp
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 14, 2019