Mohali: After put in to bat against the IPL 7 runners-up Kings XI Punjab, Hobart Hurricanes managed to score 144 runs in their quota of 20 overs in the second game of Champions League T20 at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium In Mohali,
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Hurricanes' opening pair of Ben Dunk and Tim Paine were kept in check by Kings XI Punjab. On the green wicket in Mohali, the bowling duo of Anureet Singh and Parvinder Awana did not allow Hurricanes to have a flying start.
The slow run-rate got better off Hobart Hurricanes' skipper and he was castled by Akshar Patek in his very first over.
Paine's opening partner Ben Dunk then cut loose and upped Hurricanes' run-rate after a slow start. However, his stay was cut short by Thisara Perera. By the end of 10 overs, Hurricanes had put up 60 runs on the board.
While Blizzard hit some big blows and attempted to up the ante, his stay in the middle did not last long as he got out off the bowling of Sri Lankan Thisara Perera. Shoaib Malik followed Blizzard to the dug-out soon after as his attempt to smash Karanveer Singh went wrong.
However, Travis Birt and Jonathan Wells controlled the further damage by counter attcking Kings XI Punjab. While the duo took a liking to KXIP spinners, smashing all around the park without much trouble, they did not spare the medium pacers either.
But their partnership was broken when Wells was run-out. While Birt tried to take Hurricanes to a healthy total, his effort was not good enough as Kings XI Punjab restricted the Tim Paine-led side to 144.
Kings X1 Punjab innings
Glen Maxwell entertaining knock of 43 runs comes to an end after he was dismissed by Gulbis caught by Tim Paine behind the wicket. Punjab now struggling at 77/5
Teams:
Kings XI Punjab: Virender Sehwag, Manan Vohra, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), George Bailey (captain), Thisara Perera, Akshar Patel, Karanveer Singh, Parvinder Awana, Anureet Singh
Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Paine (captain/wicketkeeper), Ben Dunk, Aiden Blizzard, Shoaib Malik, Travis Birt, Jonathan Wells, Evan Gulbis, Ben Hilfenhaus, Cameron Boyce, Ben Laughlin, Doug Bollinger.
Preview:
The George Bailey-led KXIP unit is on a high following putting up their best performance in the IPL 7 and they will be even more keen to make a bright start in their first ever CLT20 appearance.
Like KXIP, Hobart Hurricanes too are playing in their maiden CLT20. Hence, captained by Tim Paine, the Hurricanes eye to take a first positive step as they face KXIP at their homeground.
Although KXIP are without their strike bowler Mitchell Johnson, they still possess a healthy bowling attack alongside their powerpacked batting order. Hobart Hurricanes, while they would miss Bailey who plays for them in Big Bash, still have a balanced squad at their disposal.
Player to watch out for:
Glenn Maxwell:
Although he is picked in Australia’s Test squad against Pakistan, for Glenn Maxwell attack is the only form to play cricket. With his well showcased big hitting abilities, he will be a treat for the KXIP fans.
