BBL 2016/17: 5 best moments from the Hobart Hurricanes-Melbourne Stars clash

#3 Paine and Bailey take control

George Bailey was involved in a 145-run partnership with Tim Paine

Having lost their first three wickets for just 32 runs, the Hurricanes were teetering on the brink of a catastrophic collapse. The experienced George Bailey joined his skipper Tim Paine in the middle with a rescue act badly required.

The duo targeted James Faulkner and his assortment of slower deliveries. When confronted by different types of spin, they kept piercing the gaps to put pressure back on the Stars. As the last six overs loomed, it was time to press on the accelerator with Marcus Stoinis‘ medium pace becoming the biggest casualty.

While Paine motored to a 61-ball 91, Bailey remained not out on 74 at a strike-rate of 160.86.