Dhaka: Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain put an economical bowling show to help Hobart Hurricanes win a high-scoring game against Sydney Thunder in a Big Bash League (BBL) game today at Sydney Showground Stadium. In a match where 400-plus runs were made, Rishad became the only bowler from either side to keep his economy rate under 8, a performance that proved to be instrumental in his side’s fifth victory which eventually propelled them to the top of the point table.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rishad went wicket-less after conceding 29 runs in four overs. His effort stifled Sydney, despite a brilliant century from their captain David Warner. Warner smashed a 65-ball 130 not out with 11 fours and nine sixes, a knock that appeared to take the side in an imposing position. However, Rishad’s economical bowling meant they eventually managed to put up 205-4, a total that always looked chase-able on a batting-friendly surface.
Apart from Warner, no one from his side could make 30-plus runs. Hobart, however, gunned down the target in just 17.5 overs, reaching 207-4 with opener Tim Ward leading the charge with a 49-ball 90. His fellow opener Mitchell Owen hammered 45 off just 18 balls.