Hurricanes vs Scorchers Match Highlights
Hurricanes Beat Scorchers by 6 Wickets to Enter Final
The Hobart Hurricanes have defeated the Perth Scorchers by six wickets to advance to the final of the Big Bash League.
Batting first, the Scorchers posted a total of 162 runs, with Josh Inglis top-scoring with 62 off 41 balls.
In reply, the Hurricanes reached the target with five balls to spare, thanks to a masterful innings from Matthew Wade, who scored 71 off 44 balls.
Wade's Heroics Lead Hurricanes to Victory
Matthew Wade was the star of the show for the Hurricanes, scoring a match-winning 71 off just 44 balls.
The left-hander hit seven fours and two sixes as he guided his team to victory.
Wade's innings was particularly impressive considering the pressure he was under, with the Hurricanes needing to win to reach the final.
Scorchers Bowlers Struggle to Contain Hurricanes
The Scorchers bowlers struggled to contain the Hurricanes batsmen, with only Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye taking wickets.
Behrendorff finished with figures of 1/26 from four overs, while Tye took 1/35 from four overs.
The Scorchers will be disappointed with their bowling performance, as they failed to take regular wickets and put pressure on the Hurricanes batsmen.
Hurricanes Advance to Final
The Hurricanes' victory means they will advance to the final of the Big Bash League, where they will face the Sydney Sixers.
The final will be played on Saturday, February 4 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
The Hurricanes will be looking to win their third Big Bash League title, while the Sixers will be aiming to win their second title in a row.