During match number 24 of the 2024-25 Big Bash League between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes at Ninja Stadium, Nikhil Chaudhary’s shot almost hit the leg umpire Sharad Patel as he was in the path of the ball. In the 12th over of the Hurricanes’ innings, Nikhil played a sweep shot against D’Arcy Short, but found umpire Sharad Patel standing in the way.
With very little time to react to the shot, umpire Sharad Patel quickly moved aside and ended up falling on the ground. However, the Hurricanes’ batter had to settle for a single as a fielder was already standing on the boundary. After that, the leg umpire also gave a thumbs up to everyone, indicating that he is alright.
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Tim David strikes as Hobart Hurricanes defeat Adelaide Strikers by five wickets
Talking about the match, Hobart Hurricanes defeated Adelaide Strikers by five wickets to register their fourth win of the season. Batting first, Adelaide Strikers posted 186 runs for the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs. Opening batter Chris Lynn top scored with 49(27), while Ollie Pope and skipper Alex Ross also contributed with 33(27) and 47(29) respectively. Apart from that, Jamie Overton also gave finishing touches with 27*(18) runs. For Hobart Hurricanes, Waqar Salamkheil took two scalps, while Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, and Chris Jordan scalped a wicket each.
Chasing the winning target, Hobart Hurricanes got a flying start as Mitchell Owen and Matthew Wade added 61 runs for the first wicket in 4.4 overs. After that, the Hurricanes kept losing regular wickets as the score was reduced to 101/4 after 10.4 overs. From that point onwards, Tim David took charge of the innings as the right-hander ended up scoring a fiery 62*(28) runs, smashing three fours and six sixes as Hurricanes chased the target in 18.4 overs after losing five wickets. For Adelaide Strikers, Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce scalped two wickets each, while Hnery Thornton put one in his bag.
