Wade Ellis Hurricanes win as Matthew Wade and Nathan Ellis deliver a clutch performance to power Hobart Hurricanes past Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.
Wade Ellis Hurricanes win keeps Hobart flying high
Wade Ellis Hurricanes win was the headline act as Hobart Hurricanes registered their fourth victory of the season, defeating Melbourne Renegades by four wickets at Hobart in the Big Bash League. Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade produced a calm yet explosive finish, while Nathan Ellis set the tone with the ball in a complete team performance.
Chasing 163, the Hurricanes found themselves in trouble at 94 for 5 in the 13th over before Wade stepped up with a match-winning unbeaten 43 off just 20 balls. His innings, studded with four sixes, ensured the chase stayed on track and underlined Hobart’s growing reputation as one of the most resilient sides this season.
Ellis leads disciplined Hurricanes bowling effort
Earlier, Wade Ellis Hurricanes win was shaped by a disciplined bowling display spearheaded by Nathan Ellis, who returned figures of 3 for 30. Melbourne Renegades started briskly through Josh Brown and Tim Seifert, racing to 38 without loss inside three overs.
Ellis broke the momentum with a clever slower ball to Brown, brilliantly caught by Rishad Hossain. From there, the Hurricanes tightened their grip. Mitchell Owen removed Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan fell attempting a reverse sweep, and Jake Fraser-McGurk’s mistimed pull saw Renegades slide from 38/0 to 95/4.
Despite resistance from Oliver Peake (29) and skipper Will Sutherland (17), Ellis returned at the death to remove both, ensuring the Renegades never fully recovered. Gurinder Sandhu’s late unbeaten 16 pushed the total to 162/9, but it always felt slightly under par.
Zampa sparks Renegades fightback
Melbourne fought hard with the ball, led by Adam Zampa’s excellent spell of 3 for 25. Zampa struck twice in a crucial over, dismissing Tim Ward and Ben McDermott, while Beau Webster and Nikhil Chaudhary also fell as Hurricanes slipped deeper into trouble.
At that stage, the Renegades briefly sensed an opening, but the experience of Wade proved decisive.
Wade seals Wade Ellis Hurricanes win in style
Wade found solid support from Rehan Ahmed, and together they added a vital partnership that swung momentum back Hobart’s way. Even after Rehan departed, Wade stayed composed, finding boundaries at crucial moments.
Partnered by Chris Jordan, Wade finished the chase with authority, including towering sixes off Will Sutherland that broke the back of the contest. The Wade Ellis Hurricanes win not only lifted Hobart to second on the ladder but also extended their dominant home run to eight consecutive victories.
What this win means going forward
This result follows the previous Hurricanes performance that highlighted their strong balance between experience and youth, reinforcing their status as genuine title contenders this season.
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For Melbourne Renegades, despite Zampa’s brilliance, inconsistency with the bat continues to haunt them as they remain in the bottom half of the table.
Brief Scores
Melbourne Renegades 162/9 in 20 overs (Oliver Peake 29; Nathan Ellis 3-30)
lost to
Hobart Hurricanes 163/6 in 19 overs (Matthew Wade 43; Adam Zampa 3-25)
by four wickets
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