BBL 2016/17: Top 5 moments from the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder clash

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08:  George Bailey of the Hurricanes bats  during the Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena on January 8, 2017 in Hobart, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

#3 Vince makes an impressive debut

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08:  James Vince of the Hurricanes bats during the Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena on January 8, 2017 in Hobart, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Playing his first game of the BBL, stylish right-hander James Vince from England opened the innings for the Thunder in the run chase and responded brilliantly. Hitting his first ball for a four, he entertained the crowd with a flurry of boundaries in the next few overs and raced to 38 off just 20 deliveries by the end of the powerplay, laced with 6 fours and a delightfully lofted six over long-on.

He continued his partnership with Shane Watson after his opening partner Patterson departed in the 7h over, and the Thunder were half way through the target when he was dismissed in the 10th over, having scored 44 off 28 balls. An impressive start to his BBL stint indeed.

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