Australian batsmen Matthew Wade wreaked havoc during the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes clash in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2019-20 and scored a blistering ton. The southpaw made a mockery of Striker’s bowling line-up and gathered runs all over the park. He mustered 130 runs in total off just 61 deliveries, the second-highest individual score in BBL history after Marcus Stoinis’ 147. His mayhem guided the Hurricanes to 217 runs in the first innings which proved to be enough as the Adelaide side fell 10-runs short of their opposition total. Twitterati also went frenzy by Hurricane skipper’s colossal performance and hailed his from head to toe. AB de Villiers Smashes Quick-Fire Half-Century Against Melbourne Stars in BBL 2019–20.
Wade last played a T20I match back in 2016 and since, has been out of favour of Australia’s limited-overs squad. However, the national selectors certainly can’t ignore this mayhem by the wicket-keeper batsman and might give him a break again. During the course of his knock, Wade scored 11 boundaries and seven gigantic sixes. Moreover, the 32-year old smashed the likes of Rashid Khan and Billy Stanlake, who are regarded as two of the best bowlers in the tournament. Meanwhile, let’s look at how netizens reacted on Wade’s brilliant century.
Praises for the Batsman!!
What a knock that was by Matthew Wade, just ridiculous hitting from him. Finishes on 130 from just 61 balls with 7 sixes!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 26, 2020
Brilliant Partnership!!
Matthew wade and Darcy short
last 2 opening pship at Adelaide oval vs Adelaide strikers.
158 and 203..
Take a bow. #BBL09
— Marwadi (@gaitonde07) January 26, 2020
Impressive!!
Matthew Wade is like a good bottle of wine. Only getting better with age. Been a gun this season. #BBL09 #wadetrain #dominating #carriedthebat #canetoads
— Jordy Ⓜ️atthews (@racingjordy) January 26, 2020
Some Stats Here!!
@BBL Centuries by captains
102* (51) David Warner
111* (65) Aaron Finch
101 (51) Chris Lynn
100 (62) Shane Watson
109 (68) Aaron Finch
130* (61) MATTHEW WADE #BBL09 #ASvHH @HurricanesBBL
— ONE FOR ALL (@mohsinstats) January 26, 2020
Sensational Form!!
Matthew Wade in #BBL09
61(46) vs Heat
16(13) vs Thunder
DNB vs Sixers
3(5) vs Scorchers
5(5) vs Strikers
56(34) vs Thunder
66(29) vs Renegades
130*(61) vs Strikers
— Akhil Rebelli (@akhilrebelli) January 26, 2020
More Praises!!
Groundbreaking Batting by Matthew Wade. It was more exciting than #INDvsNZ #BBL2019 @HurricanesBBL
— Toppify (@toppifyofficial) January 26, 2020
Apart from Wade, his opening partner D’Arcy Short also looked at his prime and scored 72 off just 55 deliveries. Riding on the openers’ sensational show, Hurricanes piled up 217 runs in the first innings. In reply, opener Philip Salt and skipper Travis Head fought back brilliantly. However, the target proved to be too much and the Adelaide side lost the match by 10 runs.
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