Hobart Rises to the Top as Rishad Steers Victory in Big Bash

Rishad Hossain continues to make his mark in the Big Bash League with consistent performances. Even in his debut season, the Bangladeshi leg-spinner delivered another impactful outing with the ball. His tight and disciplined spell not only claimed a crucial wicket but also laid the foundation for Hobart Hurricanes’ victory.
On Sunday in Geelong, Hobart defeated the Melbourne Renegades by 7 wickets. Rishad bowled 4 overs, conceding just 21 runs and picking up 1 wicket. He bowled 10 dot balls and conceded only two boundaries in his economical spell. The standout performer alongside him was English pacer Chris Jordan, who took 4 wickets for just 19 runs in 4 overs, playing a key role in Hobart’s win.
Batting first, the Renegades managed 145 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Tim Seifert top-scored with 34 off 21 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 32 off 26 deliveries. However, regular wickets in the middle overs prevented the team from posting a bigger total.
Chasing the target, Hobart lost Mitchell Waugh on the very first ball but recovered quickly. Nikkin Chowdhury played a dazzling 79 off 38 balls, hitting 7 fours and 4 sixes, while Ben McDermott remained unbeaten on 49 off 33 balls, steering the team to victory with 37 balls to spare.
In the previous match against Melbourne Stars, Rishad took 2 wickets but was slightly expensive, conceding 33 runs in 3 overs. In his debut game against Sydney Thunder, he did not take a wicket but impressed with his economy, giving away just 18 runs in 3 overs.
With this win, Hobart Hurricanes top the points table with 2 wins from 3 matches, accumulating 4 points. Rishad’s consistent improvement is proving to be an added boost for the team.