BBL 2023-24: Points table, most runs, most wickets after match 33 STR vs HUR

Adelaide Strikers defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 8 wickets in the 33rd match of BBL 2023-24.

A brilliant batting display from Jake Weatherald and captain Mathew Short helped Adelaide Strikers register a stunning win over Hobart Hurricanes at Blundstone Arena. Strikers’ Weatherald and Adam Hose (25*) stitched a match-winning partnership of 108 runs for the third wicket and comfortably chased down the target of 168 runs. Adelaide Strikers have kept their hopes alive for the playoffs while the road seems to be closed for Hobart Hurricanes. Strikers’ Mathew Short continued his good run with the bat and scored 39 runs in 25 balls.

Batting first, Hobart Hurricanes posted 167 runs in 20 overs, but Jake Weatherald’s knock helped his side chase the total in just the 16th over. Strikers’ Jake Weatherald made an impactful comeback and smashed 80 runs in 32 balls for his side. In his innings, Wetharald smashed 9 fours and 5 big sixes. Adam Hose also remained unbeaten and scored 25 runs. Adelaide Strikers have a must-win game left in the BBL 2023-24 against Sydney Thunder on 14th January.

BBL 2023-24: Points Table:

Adelaide Strikers have jumped to fourth place in the BBL 2023-24 points table after a magnificent win over Hobart Hurricanes. After adding two more points to their tally, Adelaide now have 9 points in 9 games. The road to playoffs is closed for Hobart Hurricanes as they have only one game left to play in the ongoing season. Hobart are currently placed at sixth with 6 points. Brisbane Heat are at top of the table with 16 points in 9 games. They are the only unbeaten team in the tournament. Melbourne Renegades are placed bottom of the table with only 3 points.

BBL 2023-24: Most Runs

Adelaide Strikers captain Mathew Short continues to pile on the runs. Mathew Short took a big lead in the leading run-scorers tally after a 39-run knock against Hobart Hurricanes. Mathew Short is top of the list with 435 runs in 8 innings. Adelaide Strikers’ Chris Lynn is second on the table with 304 runs in 7 innings. Perth Scorchers’ Aaron Hardie is third in the list with 287 runs in 8 innings. Brisbane Heat skipper Colin Munro is at fourth spot with 224 runs in 7 innings. Strikers’ D’Arcy Short has jumped to fifth place with 216 runs.

Here are the top-5 leading run-scorer in the BBL 2023-24 after Match 33

1. Mathew Short (Adelaide Strikers) – 435 Runs

2. Chris Lynn (Adelaide Strikers) – 304 Runs

3. Aaron Hardie (Perth Scorchers) – 287 Runs

4. Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat) – 224 Runs

5. D’Arcy Short (Adelaide Strikers) – 216 Runs

BBL 2023-24: Most Wickets

Brisbane Heat’s Xavier Bartlett is a table topper in the leading wicket-takers list with 15 wickets in 7 games. Adelaide Strikers’ Jamie Overton, with his 2/36 spell against Hobart Hurricanes, has jumped up to the second spot. Jamie Overton has 13 wickets in 8 games. Brisbane Heat’s Paul Walter is third in the top wicket-takers list with 12 wickets in 7 games. Perth Scorchers’ Jason Behrendorff is fourth on the table with 11 wickets in 7 games. Sydney Thunder’s Daniel Sams is fifth with 11 Wickets in 7 games.

Here are the top-5 leading wicket-takers in the BBL 2023-24 after Match 33

1. Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat) – 15 Wickets

2. Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers) – 13 Wickets

3. Paul Walter (Brisbane Heat) – 12 Wickets

4. Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers) – 11 Wickets

5. Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder) – 11 Wickets

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