A superb Hobart evening saw the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Melbourne Renegades in their annual pre-Christmas clash at Blundstone Arena.
Captain Nathan Ellis won the toss and sent the Hurricanes into bowl first looking to get off to a fiery start.
It was a disappointing beginning to the match for the Hurricanes as the Renegades opening batsman went wild, finding all the gaps and clearing the boundary with ease.
Plenty of changes with the ball from Ellis to try and make the magic first wicket fall, but it was the one and only Paddy Dooley who was able to claim the breakthrough wicket.
Back-to-back wickets for Dooley was just what the doctor ordered, with a hattrick ball hanging in the balance – but it wasn’t meant to be.
Nathan Ellis went bang by claiming the crucial wicket of Joe Clarke, clearing the electra-stumps right out of the ground.
Four overs passed before Riley Meredith was able to claim ‘Gades captain Nic Maddinson, and then the match turned once again with the Renegades regaining control of the match.
The boys in red wrapped up the innings 5-183, leaving the Hurricanes needing 184 for the win.
A first over dismissal for Caleb Jewell saw him depart for a duck, bring Mac Wright to the crease alongside Matthew Wade.
An incredible 140 run partnership came from the pair, showing just how great the depth of the Hurricanes squad is with Wright getting the call up just an hour before the match commenced.
Matthew Wade brought up his 2500th run in the big bash, a credit to his long and talented career in the league.
Wright found himself out for 63 runs after a valuable stint in the innings for the Hurricanes, bringing international Sam Hain to the crease.
Hain was eager to make some runs after a tough start to his season, and he looked to have found his rhythm.
A cracking innings came to an end for Wadey on 82 runs, making the finish line look a little bit further as the pressure heightened.
But it was it was the Hurricanes that pulled through claiming their first victory of the season.
Player of the match was awarded to Matthew Wade.