Ben McDermott continued his purple patch as he went past 50 for the fourth time in BBL 11. His knock of 93 from 61 balls helped the Hobart Hurricanes cruise to victory over the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. McDermott’s innings helped the visitors chase down the target of 145 with ease.
After he closed out 2021 with a pair of history-making hundreds, McDermott's innings tonight was a more measured effort, coming as it did in pursuit of a mediocre 8/144 from the Heat, who were still missing a dozen members of their regular squad with COVID-19.
McDermott’s controlled innings helped him to become the leading run-scorer in BBL history. He also shared a 117-run partnership with Peter Handscomb who remained unbeaten at 27 off 33. Hurricanes are now in the fourth spot on the points table.
Lachlan grinds it out for Heats
Batting first Heat could only manage a 144/8. Lachlan Pfeffer top scored with 69 off 51. Barring Pfeffer no one else got going in the batting department. Promoted to no.3 after batting at six two days ago, 30-year-old Lachlan Pfeffer held the Heat innings together.
With 2/23 Sandeep Lamichanne was the pick of Hobart bowlers. The Nepal spinner proved his worth in the shortest format yet again. Mitchell oven picked 2/25 while Tim David picked 1/17.
Defending a mediocre score , Brisbane bowlers never really stood a chance as the Hurricane batters marched on to the target . Will Prestwidge was the only Heat bowler to get wickets as he finished with 2/37.
