Cricket Highlights, 27 Dec: BBL 2021/22 (Match 22 & Match 23), SA vs IND (1st Test – Day 2)

The 22nd match of the BBL 2021/22 between Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers, the 23rd match of the BBL 2021/22 between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars rolled on the field yesterday. However, the 2nd day of the 1st Test between South Africa and India washed away due to rain. Continue reading to grasp the exciting moments of the day’s games.

BBL 2021/22 – Match 22 (Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers)

The Hobart Hurricanes have defeated the Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets in the 22nd match of the BBL 2021/22 at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart, courtesy of Ben McDermott’s remarkable century. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the Strikers scored 175 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs.

Matt Renshaw played the top-scoring innings of 63 off 41 balls for the Strikers. Jake Weatherald also scored 51 off 43 balls. Riley Meredith took the maximum number of 3 wickets for the Hurricanes. Thomas Rogers and Nathan Ellis took 1 wicket each.

Chasing the target of 176 runs, the Hurricanes reached the port of victory by losing 3 wickets with 9 balls in hand. Opener Ben McDermott played devastating 110-run unbeaten innings off 60 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes for the team. Besides, D’Arcy Short made 37 runs from 32 balls. Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle, and George Garton took one wicket each for the Strikers.

Hobart Hurricanes rose to 3rd place in the points table after winning this match. On the other hand, the Adelaide Strikers are now at 7th place in the points table.

Scoreboard:
Adelaide Strikers – 175/5 (20.0)
Hobart Hurricanes – 176/3 (18.3)
Result – Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets
Player of the match – Ben McDermott

BBL 2021/22 – Match 23 (Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars)

In the 23rd match of BBL 2021/22, Melbourne Stars won by 20 runs against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba in Brisbane. After losing the toss and opting to bat first, the Stars lost 9 wickets in the allotted 20 overs and scored a huge total of 207 runs.

For the Stars, Joe Clarke played a devastating inning of 85 off 44 balls with 7 fours and 5 sixes. Hilton Cartwright also played a stormy inning of 79 off 44 balls smashing 1 four and 8 sixes. Mark Steketee took the highest number of 3 wickets, James Bazley and Liam Guthrie took 2 wickets each, and Matthew Kuhnemann and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 1 wicket each.

Defending the huge target of 208 runs, the Stars bowlers bowled brilliantly and the Heat lost 9 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Chris Lynn played the highest innings of 56 runs from 34 balls for the team. Ben Duckett also scored 54 off 35 balls. Qais Ahmad and Brody Couch took the maximum number of 3 wickets each for the Stars. Adam Zampa and Nathan Coulter-Nile also took one wicket each.

The Melbourne Stars have risen to 4th place in the points table after winning this match. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat is at 6th position in the point table after losing.

Scoreboard:
Melbourne Stars – 207/9 (20.0)
Brisbane Heat – 187/9 (20.0)
Result – Melbourne Stars won by 20 runs
Player of the match – Joe Clarke

SA vs IND (1st Test – Day 2)

The first Test of the India-South Africa series at Centurion was interrupted by rain. That is why on the second day of the match not a single ball could be rolled on the field. The match referee was forced to cancel the second day’s play due to heavy rain.

At the end of the first day, India lost 3 wickets and scored 272 runs. KL Rahul is unbeaten on 122 runs, and Ajinkya Rahane is unbeaten on 40 runs. These batters were padded up all day but were not able to get on the field due to rain yesterday. Match referee Andy Pycroft canceled the second day’s play in the end as the rain was coming back again and again.

Scoreboard:
India (1st Innings) – 272/3 (90.0)

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