Twitter Reactions: Matthew Wade and D'Arcy Short pound the Strikers at the Adelaide Oval

Hurricanes are way ahead of the other teams now in the points table with 16 points to their name.

Published - 21 Jan 2019, 16:48 IST | Updated - 21 Jan 2019, 16:48 IST

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The Hurricanes’ merry way continues in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). The duo of D’Arcy Short and Matthew Wade are going through a purple patch this season and they didn’t lose their wickets while chasing down the total of 155 runs at the Adelaide Oval. The Strikers didn’t have any clue what was going on and eventually looked helpless after a few overs as the wicket didn’t seem to fall in the second innings.

After posting a decent total on the board, the defending champions were hoping for some quick wickets in order to restrict the table toppers. But not even a single wicket fell in the entire innings. Matthew Wade and Short started off cautiously and launched an assault on the opposition as the powerplay came to a close. The fact that the Strikers had to bring Rashid Khan into the attack only in the second over proves that the hosts were aware of the threat the openers possess.

But even that move didn’t pay off as Wade ended on 84 off 49 deliveries while his partner finished the proceedings to remain unbeaten on 73 off 52 balls. The Strikers employed for seven bowlers during their 16.5 but to no avail as the duo didn’t spare any of them. A thumping victory has taken the points tally for the Hurricanes to 16 and they are way ahead of the other teams now.

Ingram propels Strikers

Earlier in the day, the Strikers opted to bat first and were propelled by Alex Carey’s return to the side. But he couldn’t do much and was sent back on 28 even as his partner Jake Weatherald also failed. The real impetus to the innings was given by the skipper Colin Ingram who upped the ante when it beckoned and remained not out on 67 off 36 balls with six fours and three fours to his name.

Jonathan Wells also played a valuable hand but he clever Hurricanes bowling attack never let the opposition off the hook. Eventually, they posted 154 runs for the loss of five wickets which looked competitive at the half-way mark. But little did the Strikers know that they will be pounded this way by the Hurricanes openers.

Here’s how Twitter reacted during the match:

Matthew Wade needs to see if he can show this form higher up the order. I can’t see why he wouldn’t be able to. #cricketselection #bigbash
— Ryan Gleeson (@RGleeson44) January 21, 2019

Not sure how much more Matthew Wade can do to get back in the Australin set up in all formats #BBL08
— George Dimitrak (@GDimitrak) January 21, 2019

Matthew Wade is currently the best available bat in the country.
— Nick Lambert (@Chopsey311) January 21, 2019

Do the Aus cricket selectors know about this Matthew Wade bloke? Could be handy at number 6 #BBL08
— Tom (@_tjch) January 21, 2019

Only the 2nd time in @BBL history a 10 wicket win has been recorded and the @HurricanesBBL continue on their merry way after yet another masterful batting display by D'Arcy Short and Matthew Wade, back to the drawing board for the @StrikersBBL. #BBL08 #BBL #Cricket
— Trystan Spooner (@TrystanSpooner) January 21, 2019

Entire Adelaide Strikers innings – 154 off 120 balls
Matthew Wade & D'Arcy Short – 158 off 101 balls
What a performance. #BBL08
— bet365 (@bet365) January 21, 2019

That is some batting performance from Hobart. D'arcy Short and Matthew Wade both outstanding. Bit of a thumping for Adelaide Strikers.#bigbash
— Oliver Lawrenson (@LawroOJ) January 21, 2019

@HurricanesBBL That was exceptional! Matthew Wade and D'Arcy Short just keep piling on the runs……#BBL08 Very impressive.
— Catherine Houston (@Bulldog__Belle) January 21, 2019

One of the oldest mantras in sport is that practice makes perfect. Matthew Wade and D'Arcy Short and the @HurricanesBBL are proving it to be true in a very clear fashion – even it's in competition itself. Sheffield Shield used to provide that environment too!
— Brian Roe (@Doctor_Roe) January 21, 2019

At one point, Matthew Wade looked set for a hundred. But DA'rcy Short accelerated and made sure that his partner don't even get past his highest T20 score of 85. Aasteen ka 🐍! #BBL08
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) January 21, 2019

🌟 Matthew Wade 🔥🔥🔥
— Jacqui Reed (@JacquiReed10) January 21, 2019

Matthew Wade not helping his Test selection chances by playing well. #BBL08
— Manya (@CSKian716) January 21, 2019

Poor Adelaide Strikers.
Matthew Wade taking out his frustration with the Aussie selectors on them!#BBL #BBL08
— CricBlog (@cric_blog) January 21, 2019

There should be a Royal Commission into the selection of Alex Carey over Matthew Wade in ODIs & T20s. #BBL08 #BBL #CaneTrain #TassiesTeam
— Justin Devine (@jdevine1974) January 21, 2019