Riley Meredith Bags 100 Wickets, Leads Hobart Hurricanes to BBL Final with Match-Winning Spell

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Riley Meredith delivered a stellar performance with the ball to guide Hobart Hurricanes to a thrilling 12-run victory over Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League Qualifier. His fiery spell not only rattled the Sixers’ top order but also earned him the Player of the Match award.

Riley Meredith’s Match-Winning Spell

Defending 173 runs, Meredith set the tone early by dismissing Josh Philippe in the very first over. He followed it up with a sharp delivery that sent Sixers skipper Moises Henriques back to the pavilion for just one run. His pace, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball under pressure proved too much for the Sixers’ top order, leaving them struggling at 5-3 within three overs.

Meredith finished his four-over spell with figures of 2/34, ensuring the Sixers never recovered from their shaky start. His breakthroughs were pivotal in helping the Hurricanes restrict the opposition to 161-5, securing a spot in the final.

Riley Meredith’s consistency and match-winning ability have made him the leading wicket-taker for the Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League history.

Most Wickets for Hobart Hurricanes in BBL

• 100 – Riley Meredith (77 matches)
• 83 – Nathan Ellis (70 matches)
• 43 – Cameron Boyce (40 matches)
• 36 – James Faulkner (25 matches)
• 35 – Ben Laughlin (25 matches)

With this milestone, Meredith became the first Hurricanes bowler to reach 100 wickets in the tournament.

Earlier in the game, the Hurricanes posted a competitive 173-7, thanks to contributions from Ben McDermott (42 off 31), Mitchell Owen (36 off 15), and Tim David (25 off 10). In response, Sydney Sixers faltered under the pressure of Meredith’s fiery spell and Cameron Gannon’s economical bowling (2/10), falling 12 runs short of the target.

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