The Hobart Hurricanes opener, and leading run-scorer in BBL07, displayed this new-found feature of his batting on Thursday, when his 96 from 58 balls played a key-role in the ‘Canes’ seven-run over the Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena.

That knock came after his 97 from 63 in Monday’s win over the Sydney Thunder and marked the first time a player had scored consecutive 90s in the BBL.

The 27-year-old is at the top of the charts this summer with 242 runs at 60.5 with a strike-rate of 162.41, which is already a higher output after four games than what he managed in BBL06 when he compiled 198 runs at 24.75 with a strike-rate of 163.63.

He did, however, admit some regret he couldn’t turn Thursday’s effort into three figures.

 “I’m just happy to be scoring runs really, and scoring runs consistently,’’ Short said on Friday.

“The first innings I wasn’t (disappointed), but the second innings I was a bit more disappointed getting there the second time and not actually finishing it off, but I’m just focusing on the team really and trying to get us off to a good start and get us to a good score at the end.

“Having a clear plan and keeping it simple really and trusting my swing and trying to stay still, that is basically all I have worked on this year.”

He credited the work of coach Gary Kirsten in helping improve his game, saying “he made me work a lot harder (in pre-season training) on my batting in terms of looking for other options and that has been good”.

This has included on disproving the theory of his weakness against spin, with Short admitting last summer he was trying to hit the slower bowlers “too hard to start with”.

It has been a start to the competition which has had those in the know, including Shane Warne, speak of Short as a potential Australian representative this summer.

“I think about it, but I try not to,’’ said Short, who will again nominate for the IPL auction this year.

“If I just concentrate on my game, and obviously being consistent is going to help me get to higher honours and hopefully that comes.”

Thursday’s win, which came after a Jofra Archer’s ice-cool final over, gives Hobart a 2-2 record heading into Monday’s home clash against the winless Sydney Sixers.

“It is good just to get the ball rolling really with wins,’’ Short said.

“The first two games we didn’t really hit our straps (and) with the last two I wouldn’t say we played perfect games, but we are definitely on the way to doing that if we keep winning hopefully.”

Archer’s fellow import Tymal Mills had another tough night, finishing with 1-41 to take his tournament stats to two wickets at 77.75 at 9.68 runs an over.

“He still hasn’t hit his straps yet, but I’m sure he’ll come good sooner rather than later,’’ Short said.

“He’s a great bowler who bowls well in the practice nets and at training so I’m sure he will be fine.”