Duo drive Thunder

ALEX Hales’ red-hot start and Alex Ross’ ice-cool finish have combined to quell Hobart Hurricanes, helping Sydney Thunder haul in a target of 163 and snap a three-match BBL losing streak.

Hales (55, pictured) and Ross (32 not out) did the heavy lifting as the hosts completed a tense four-wicket win at Sydney Showground Stadium, getting over the line with two balls to spare last night.

Hales rocketed the Thunder to 0-66 from the powerplay but the wheels threatened to come off for the home side after the Englishman’s needless dismissal ignited a collapse of 4-22.