BBL 2016/17 - Top 5 moments from the Hobart Hurricanes-Adelaide Strikers clash

#2 D’Arcy Short stands tall in the chase

Short sizzled on his way to a boundary-laden half-century

Despite being well past 26, D’Arcy Short has only played 1 first-class fixture, 5 list-A games and 4 Twenty20 matches (including this one). The indigenous Australian made his debut in the shortest format during the Hurricanes’ season opener against Sydney Sixers and made an instant impression by smashing a 29-ball 61.

He was at it again with the Strikers bearing the brunt of his blitz. With Paine’s experience and tactical acumen complementing his aggressive stroke-play, the southpaw ensured that the chase was nothing more than a cruise. The opening duo put on over 100 runs at a healthy clip to prevent the bowlers from having a sniff.