He was bought by CSK for INR 2 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
CSK’s overseas recruit Nathan Ellis’ all-round brilliance goes in vain as his team, Hobart Hurricanes, loses their BBL 2024/25 match against Melbourne Renegades.
He was bought by CSK for INR 2 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Representing Hobart Hurricanes, Ellis stood out as a key player, contributing with both bat and ball.
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Ellis Steps Up with the Bat
With his side struggling at a precarious 32-6 in just 5 overs, Ellis walked in with the bat and played a vital knock to help his team avoid complete collapse.
Scoring 35 runs off 29 balls at a strike rate of 120.69, which included 5 fours and 1 six, Ellis’ resilience kept the Hurricanes’ hopes alive.
At one point, it seemed like they might fail to reach 50, but Ellis’ contribution pushed them to a total of 74 all out in 12.4 overs, offering a glimmer of hope to the struggling side.
Ellis’ Impressive Bowling Performance
Ellis didn’t stop at batting; he also delivered an outstanding performance with the ball. Chasing a modest target of 75, the Melbourne Renegades were on track to chase it down easily.
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However, Ellis’ three overs were exceptional, as he conceded just 12 runs while taking 2 wickets, dismissing Josh Brown and Jacob Bethell.
Despite his all-round brilliance, the Hurricanes couldn’t capitalize on his efforts, as the rest of the team failed to support him. Ultimately, the Renegades chased down the target with ease, winning by 6 wickets with 11 overs to spare.
While this wasn’t the start Hobart fans were hoping for, Ellis’ performance would surely have made his new IPL team, CSK, proud.
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