In Match 7 of the 2025 Global Super League season, the Central Stags bounced back well with a much-needed 16-run victory over the Hobart Hurricanes at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. The Stags opted to bat first and reached 167/4 in 20 overs, led by captain Tom Bruce with a fluent 62 off 36 balls and Curtis Heaphy with a strong 50 off 38. Will Young chipped in with 24 off 18, as the Hurricanes bowlers, despite a tidy effort from Billy Stanlake (1/20), couldn’t prevent the late surge.

In reply, the Hurricanes fell short, ending at 151/8 in 20 overs. Mohammad Nabi once again led the charge with 43 off 25 balls, and Fabian Allen contributed a quick 36 off 16, but regular wickets and tight bowling from Ajaz Patel (2/18) and Blair Tickner (2/34) kept the pressure on, denying Hobart the chase.

With this result, Central Stags opened their account in GSL 2025 with their first win, but due to a poor net run rate, they remain in last place with 2 points. Hobart Hurricanes, after their second loss in three games, stay in third position with 2 points and a positive NRR of +0.122.

GSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 7)

See Also: GSL 2025, Match 7: Central stages vs Hobart Hurricanes full match highlights

Top Performers—GSL 2025 

Most Runs:

• Kyle Mayers (RGR)—111 runs, SR 152.05
• Ben McDermott (HBH)—98 runs, SR 160.66
• Tom Bruce (CS)—97 runs, SR 125.97
• Sediqullah Atal (DC)—91 runs, SR 178.43
• Mohammad Nabi (HBH)—87 runs, SR 142.62

Most Wickets:

• Imran Tahir (GAW)—10 wickets, Avg 5.60
• Khaled Ahmed (RGR)—8 wickets, Avg 7.75
• Angus Schaw (CS) – 6 wickets, Avg 14.00
• Usama Mir (HBH)—5 wickets, Avg 13.60
• Blair Tickner (CS)—5 wickets, Avg 17.20

In a much-needed turnaround, Central stages registered their first win of the 2025 Global Super League season by defeating Hobart Hurricanes by 16 runs at Providence Stadium. After two losses, the Stags showed far more intent with the bat and followed it up with disciplined bowling to get off the mark on the points table.

Central stages Innings

After winning the toss and deciding to bat, Central Stags managed 167/4 in 20 overs, with a strong contribution from captain Tom Bruce, who scored 62 off 36 balls, leading the way. Opener Curtis Heaphy helped steady the innings with a 50 off 38 balls. And Will Young added a brisk 24 off 18 to push the momentum. The Hurricanes bowlers shared the wickets evenly, with Billy Stanlake (1/20) being the most economical, while Odean Smith and Usama Mir picked one wicket apiece.

Hobart Hurricanes Innings

Chasing 168 for victory, the Hobart Hurricanes fell short despite late fireworks from the middle order. They're all out at 151/8 off 20 overs; Mohammad Nabi is the top scorer with 43 off 25 balls, and Fabian Allen smashed an aggressive 36 off 16. However, early setbacks and tight bowling made the difference. Ajaz Patel was the pick of the bowlers for Central stages with 2/18 off 4 overs, while Blair Tickner (2/34) and Dean Foxcroft (1/5 off 1 over) wrapped up the innings in style.

See Also: GSL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after CS vs HBH match 7

Central stages vs Hobart Hurricanes: Match Scorecard

Central stages – 167/4 (20 Overs)

Hobart Hurricanes – 151/8 (20 Overs)