Glenn Maxwell's hitting cut short as Hurricanes fight back for victory
The Stars were on track to chase their target before Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran fell in the space of four deliveries
The Stars were on track to chase their target before Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran fell in the space of four deliveries
8.35 pm Stars have now lost three straight, two of them in improbable fashion. Maxwell had two matches in his hands, but concedes 20 runs in an over at the death with the ball in one game and today throws away his wicket in another with the Stars comfortably in front. Hurricanes get an injection of energy from the arrival of Lamichhane to take two wickets in the chase. So many options for Man of the Match with the ball. Boland's three wickets were crucial, arguably sparked the fightback by dismissing Pooran. Ellis was phenomenal with his economy and wickets taking 2 for 11 in four overs as well. Either of those two would be my pick ahead of Malan for his first innings half-century. Hurricanes had a below par total and the bowlers fought back to win this game for them in a complete team effort.
Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat are underway in the second game of today's BBL doubleheader. That's all from this match though. Thanks for following along. Take care!
The Stars were on track to chase their target before Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran fell in the space of four deliveries
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