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Pope knock not enough as Strikers lose to Hurricanes

Ollie Pope hitting a shot
Ollie Pope has scores of eight, 34 and 39 in this year's Big Bash so far [Getty Images]

Ollie Pope's 39 from 27 balls was not enough for Adelaide Strikers as they slipped to a 11-run defeat by Hobart Hurricanes.

Jamie Overton added a lively 30 from 16 balls but the Strikers finished short of their victory target on 203-6.

Overton had earlier taken 2-27 as the Hurricanes posted 214-5, with Ben McDermott top-scoring with 68 from 34 balls.

Chris Jordan added 17 from 10 deliveries for the Hurricanes, who move up to fifth in the table after a second win of the season.

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[BBC]