Big Bash League: Tim David blasts Hobart Hurricanes to win over Adelaide Strikers

Australia’s Tim David hit a quickfire 62 not out to give Hobart Hurricanes a five-wicket win over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.

David, who has played in 40 T20 internationals for Australia, hit three fours and six sixes in his 28-ball innings.

Jamie Overton went wicketless for 54 runs off three overs, with David scoring 25 of the 26 hit from the Surrey all-rounder’s third over as the Hurricanes chased down a target of 187 with eight balls to spare.

A brisk 27 off 18 deliveries from Overton had helped the Strikers post 186-5, with England Test vice-captain Ollie Pope making 33 while Chris Lynn top-scored with 49.

David’s assault on Overton’s bowling proved to be pivotal, with another England international, Chris Jordan, hitting the winning runs when he clipped Brendan Doggett off his legs to the boundary.

The Hurricanes’ fourth consecutive win moves them into third place in the Big Bash League behind leaders Sydney Sixers and second-placed Sydney Thunder.