Twitter reactions: Daniel Hughes guides Sydney Sixers to a thrilling victory over Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|13

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Daniel Hughes delivered a pressure-absorbing knock for the Sydney Sixers, steering them to remarkable victory against the Hobart Hurricanes in the fifth match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023.

Hobart Hurricanes’ outing with the bat​

Opting to bat first, the Hurricanes faced a challenging time against the disciplined bowling attack of the Sixers, managing to post 135/8 in their 20 overs. Despite Caleb Jewell’s quick 42, the Hurricanes struggled, with only Patrick Dooley reaching double figures. The Sixers showcased an impressive bowling performance, with Tom Curran leading the way by taking three wickets for 19 runs in his spell of four overs, supported by Jack Edwards and Ben Dwarshuis with two wickets each.

Daniel Hughes led the charge for Sydney Sixers​

Chasing a target of 136, the Sixers exhibited composure and control, achieving the victory with six wickets in hand and four balls to spare with Hughes played a crucial innings, scoring 60 runs off 50 balls. Useful contributions from Jordan Silk and Moises Henriques added to the team’s successful chase. Despite Corey Anderson and Nathan Ellis picking up crucial wickets for the Hurricanes, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Sixers from securing the win.

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Hughes receives the player of the match award​

Hughes earned the Player of the Match award for his exceptional batting display, scoring a crucial 60 runs not out and playing a significant role in the Sixers’ victory. The Big Bash League 2023-24 continues, promising more thrilling contests as teams compete for supremacy.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:​

Another win for Sydney sixers. Won't be surprised if we get to see another perth vs Sydney sixers in finals like every yearother teams really need to step up

— Archer (@poserarcher) December 11, 2023

Welcome back, Daniel Hughes

— Mel (@mel_laah) December 11, 2023

GOODNIGHT TWITTER My Sydney Sixers are home !

— UNITED (@NoJabForMe) December 11, 2023

2 wins in a row for #sydneysixers
as they beat #hobarthurrricanes and moved to top of the table#bbl

— PRASANNAKUMAR (@prasanna1914227) December 11, 2023

Daniel Hughes notches up his fourteenth BBL fifty.#CWC23 #AUSvsIND #PAKvsAUS #SaraTendulkar#INDvsBAN #Abhiya #Abhisha #Elvisha #BiggBossTamil7 #biggbosstelugu7 #ViratKohli𓃵 #Umpire Wide. pic.twitter.com/7QGyYC3XPr

— Mustafa Jutt (@NoorUlMustafaJ1) December 11, 2023

Most fifties in @BBL history without a century:

24 – Shaun Marsh
16 – Josh Philippe
15 – Moises Henriques
14 – DANIEL HUGHES, Jono Wells#BBL13

— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) December 11, 2023

Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes #BBL13 #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/7Lg0HO6QaJ

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 11, 2023

Tom Curran, The Most Improved Bowler in Recent Times 3-0-12-2 Still 1 more over left #BBL13 #HBHvSYS

— Raghuvaran (@raghuvaranBE) December 11, 2023

A performance that derailed the Cane train!

We take the dub in Launceston #LIKEASIXER #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/VjlE11AF4M

— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) December 11, 2023

All over in Launnie. #TasmaniasTeam pic.twitter.com/QXUOcyS90g

— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL) December 11, 2023

The Hurricanes fought bravely to defend a modest total, especially after an early 4-13 collapse, but the Sixers stay unbeaten in #BBL13!

REPORT/HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/HEpxcebFHU pic.twitter.com/Yf7AHOJTQr

— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) December 11, 2023

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