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Win out west puts Thunder on top

07 January 2021

Brilliant bowling display restricted the Hurricanes to their lowest total of BBL|10

Sydney Thunder has jumped to the top of the BBL|10 table after a 39-run win over the Hobart Hurricanes at Optus Stadium.

After losing the flip and being sent out to bat first, Usman Khawaja and Alex Hales made a fast start before Thunder lost four wickets in quick succession and fell to 5-110 after 15 overs. 

However a solid innings from Alex Ross, who returned to the side after four matches on the outer, and a powerful cameo from Ben Cutting saw Thunder post a defendable total of 167.

Player of the Match Nathan McAndrew picked up the key wickets of Hurricanes openers D'Arcy Short and Ben McDermott in the fifth over to keep Thunder in the game early.

From then on, Thunder's spin attack dominated with Chris Green and Tanveer Sangha claiming two wickets each while Arjun Nair, playing his first game of the season, claimed one.

Nineteen-year-old Sangha has now taken 15 wickets in his debut season and is the current BKT Golden Arm.

Thunder return to Optus Stadium on Saturday to take on the Perth Scorchers. 

Fans across the Thunder Nation can watch live on 7, Fox Cricket and Kayo from 7:15pm AEDT.

Sydney Thunder Memberships

Memberships start from $40 and offer access to a host of new benefits and exclusive discounts. View all packages here.

All Thunder Members will get priority access to BBL|10 tickets plus a 20% discount.

For more information or to join the Thunder Nation, please contact our Membership Team on 02 8302 6092.