Both the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Renegades were eager to secure two crucial points to improve their standings on the ongoing BBL points table.
Hobart Hurricanes’ captain, Nathan Ellis, won the toss and opted to bowl, making an audacious decision by entrusting the opening over to David. With the pitch appearing dry, David demonstrated early on that he had the measure of Marsh, the experienced Australian batsman, who found himself struggling as he narrowly missed the ball’s outside edge twice.
However, the defining moment arrived with the final delivery of the over—a short, rapid delivery from round the wicket that carried an unexpected drift.
Marsh, anticipating a cut shot, was caught off guard as the ball rose sharply, resulting in a faint edge. The bounce was so pronounced that the 40-year-old not only stumbled and nearly lost his footing but also had to depart for the pavilion.
Tim David! 😳
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It's a wicket-maiden to start the Gades' innings. What a dream start for the Hurricanes! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/Znsv2rF9f2
Ben McDermott, the Hurricanes’ wicketkeeper, completed a sharp catch and dashed over to David to celebrate the wicket maiden achieved in the very first over of the match.