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David's Hamstring Scare: Hobart Secures T20 Win
26 Dec
Summary
- Star batter David retired hurt with a hamstring injury while chasing 151.
- Perth scored 150/8, with key contributions from Evans and Hobson.
- Hobart secured victory with contributions from Wright and Jordan.

In a dramatic T20 match, star batter David sustained a right hamstring injury while his team, Hobart, was chasing 151 against Perth. He was retired hurt after scoring a brisk 42 off 28 deliveries, leaving his team in a precarious position with over 50 runs still needed.
Perth had previously set the target of 150/8 in their 20 overs. Despite an early collapse at 86/5, Laurie Evans and Nick Hobson provided a crucial partnership, adding 45 runs to bolster their total. Hobart's chase also faced challenges, reaching 114/5 after David's departure.
Ultimately, Macalister Wright and Chris Jordan, followed by skipper Nathan Ellis, steered Hobart to victory. David, named player of the match, expressed confidence in his team despite his injury, stating he didn't want to worsen it.




