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Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 3rd Match

t20Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wkts
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
16 Dec 2025, 1:45 pm IST
hobart hurricanes won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Hobart Hurricanes
Sydney Thunder Inning Score: 180 /6
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Matthew Gilkesc Chris Jordan b Stanlake20731285.71
Sam Konstasb Stanlake282521112
Cameron Bancroftb Stanlake614441138.64
Sam Billingsb Chris Jordan340075
Oliver Daviesb Chris Jordan240050
Shadab Khanc Nikhil Chaudhary b Nathan Ellis342421141.67
Daniel Samsnot out231111209.09
Chris Greennot out4110400
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Riley Meredith04045002
Billy Stanlake04034300
Nathan Ellis04039100
Rishad Hossain03018000
Chris Jordan04036200
Rehan Ahmed0105000
Hobart Hurricanes Inning Score: 181 /6
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Mitchell Owenc Daniel Sams b T Sangha321461228.57
Nikhil Chaudharyc (sub)Nikitaras b Chris Green413113132.26
Ben McDermottb Shadab Khan382413158.33
Tim Davidc Chris Green b Daniel Sams17921188.89
Matthew Wadec Billings b McAndrew251621156.25
Rehan Ahmedc Bancroft b Shadab Khan250040
Chris Jordannot out161310123.08
Nathan Ellisnot out580062.5
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Reece Topley02030000
Daniel Sams03.5035111
Nathan McAndrew02021100
Tanveer Sangha04026103
Shadab Khan04036200
Chris Green04033100

Match Summary

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder - 3rd Match, December 16, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at Bellerive Oval, Hobart Hurricanes emerged victorious over Sydney Thunder by 4 wickets. Cameron Bancroft's solid innings for Sydney Thunder and an impressive bowling performance by Billy Stanlake set the stage, but it was the collective effort of the Hobart Hurricanes' batsmen that clinched the win in the final over.

Match Summary

Hobart Hurricanes chased down Sydney Thunder's total of 180 with just one ball to spare, scoring 181/6 in 19.5 overs. The match saw some remarkable performances, including a standout innings from Cameron Bancroft who scored a crucial 61 runs for Sydney Thunder. For Hobart Hurricanes, Mitchell Owen and Nikhil Chaudhary provided the necessary momentum with quick-fire knocks of 32 and 41 runs respectively. Billy Stanlake was exceptional with the ball, taking three key wickets for Hobart Hurricanes. Chris Jordan played a vital role both with the ball and in the field, securing two wickets and a catch.

Detailed Narrative

Sydney Thunder batted first after losing the toss and posted a competitive total of 180/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Cameron Bancroft who played a composed innings of 61 runs off 44 balls, hitting four boundaries and one six. Matthew Gilkes provided an explosive start with a rapid 20 off just 7 balls before falling to Billy Stanlake. Shadab Khan also contributed a quick 34 off 24 balls.

Billy Stanlake was the pick of the bowlers for Hobart Hurricanes, claiming three wickets (3/34) including the crucial scalps of Gilkes and Bancroft. Chris Jordan supported well with figures of 2/36.

In response, Hobart Hurricanes had a mixed start but found stability through Nikhil Chaudhary's steady innings of 41 off 31 balls, which included three sixes. Ben McDermott kept the chase on track with a brisk 38 off 24 deliveries. Mitchell Owen’s explosive cameo at the top (32 off 14 balls) set the tone for the chase.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Hurricanes managed to keep up with the required rate. The match came down to the wire with Chris Jordan (16* off 13) and Nathan Ellis (5* off 8) holding their nerves to guide their team home with just one delivery remaining.

Daniel Sams (1/35) and Shadab Khan (2/36) were notable performers with the ball for Sydney Thunder, but their efforts were not enough to prevent Hobart from sealing victory.

This match highlighted not only individual brilliance but also showcased how crucial partnerships and composed finishes are in T20 cricket.