Hurricanes posted 178 for 6 and then restricted the Strikers to 141 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Batting first, Hobart built their innings through aggressive cameos across the order. Mitchell Owen set the tone with a blistering 33 off just nine balls, while Rehan Ahmed (29 off 17) and Matthew Wade (27 off 19) kept the momentum going.
Useful contributions from Nikhil Chaudhary (23) and Macalister Wright (20* off 17) ensured theHurricanes finished strongly despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Adelaide’s bowling effort was led by Jamie Overton (2 for 13) and Luke Wood (2 for 48), while Tabraiz Shamsi impressed with a tight spell of 1 for 19.
In reply, Adelaide Strikers were rocked early, collapsing to 7 for 3 inside three overs and then 8 for 4, as Hobart’s pace attack and Nathan Ellis (2 for 7) dismantled the top order.
Liam Scott fought a lone battle with a superb 91 off 58 balls, striking six fours and five sixes, but received little support from the rest of the lineup.
This is where Rishad made a decisive impact. The young leg-spinner bowled with control and confidence, finishing with 3 for 26 from his four overs. He removed Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton and Luke Wood, breaking key partnerships and ensuring the Strikers never regained momentum.
Backed by disciplined spells from Riley Meredith (2 for 16) and Rehan Ahmed (1 for 31), Hurricanes comfortably closed out the match.
