That is it from this game and Perth Scorchers have now made it 4 wins out of 5 matches. Action in the Big Bash League 2022-23 continues as we inch closer to the new year. On Friday, the 30th of December, Melbourne Renegades will take on Sydney Sixers in Geelong. That game will begin at 1 pm IST (7.30 am GMT) but as usual, our build-up will begin much sooner. Do join us then. Take care and goodbye!
Jhye Richardson (4-0-25-4) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding bowling. He says that he is feeling good after a few little shaky weeks before the start of the tournament. Tells that it was an awesome experience to be on a hat trick in front of such a loud crowd and he hopes that he can get one in the future. Mentions that it was a very good performance from the boys. Adds that they stuttered a bit with the bat in the last game but says that it is great to see the boys making a strong comeback in this game. Hopes to continue the form in future games.
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Earlier in the game, Adam Zampa won the toss and opted to bat first and after a more than decent start, the Stars' batters faltered against the quicks of Perth Scorchers. Jhye Richardson was the standout as he picked up 4 wickets and Andrew Tye and Jason Behrendorff got 2 wickets each in the bag. For the Stars, Joe Clarke looked solid at the top but the middle order was poor and it was only a solid knock from Hilton Cartwright and a few big hits by Trent Boult toward the end that took their total to 135. With a small total to chase down, the Scorchers didn't start on the front foot but played professionally and did the job with finesse thanks to a scintillating knock from their skipper Ashton Turner.
Melbourne Stars had a bit of momentum going into the break and got an early wicket as well but failed to take advantage. The opposition batters kept on chipping away and the Stars never got wickets in a heap which was necessary and the knock from Turner completely took the game away from them. Luke Wood got a couple of wickets and Trent Boult was very economical but they didn't have many runs to play with and were cast aside with ease.
Perth Scorchers had done a pretty good job with the ball and knew if they got a couple of batters who mustered up decent scores then they would seal the game but they didn't get the desired start. Faf du Plessis fell early and the Scorchers just kept on milking runs. Adam Lyth played well for his 35 but was unluckily dismissed and after a watchful start by Ashton Turner and Josh Inglis, the former just blasted the ball to all parts of the ground. The skipper got to fifty and with just 2 runs needed to win, got out but it didn't matter and his knock made all the difference.
This has been a professional performance from Perth Scorchers and they have eased their way to victory in the end. The Scorchers rocket to the top of the points table as well with this win. As for Melbourne Stars it is their 4th defeat in 5 games and they have a lot of work to do if they are to stay in touching distance of a playoff spot.
Over 17.3 : 136/4
2 Runs
W
17.1
017.2
1 WD
17.3
117.3
N. Hobson
1 (2)
J. Inglis
19 (23)
L. Wood
3.3-0-29-2
17.3
1
Luke Wood To Nick Hobson
That's it! Perth Scorchers win by 6 wickets! Back of a length and around off. Hobson steers it towards third man and takes the run that is needed to take his team over the line. A clinical run-chase this!
17.3
wd
Luke Wood To Nick Hobson
WIDE! Bangs it short again and it is around leg. Nick Hobson ducks under it as the umpire calls it wide. Scores are level now!
17.2
0
Luke Wood To Nick Hobson
A short delivery and around off. Hobson leaves it alone.
Nick Hobson is the new man in.
17.1
W
Luke Wood To Ashton Turner OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ashton Turner perishes in a bid to finish this game off in style! This is short and on middle. Turner pulls and pulls it aerially. However, he fails to get the desired elevation this time and ends up hitting it straight to Tom Rogers at deep square leg. He takes it comfortably and Turner departs after a superb knock.
Over 17 : 134/3
18 Runs
016.1
116.2
616.3
416.4
616.5
116.6
A. Turner
53 (25)
J. Inglis
19 (23)
A. Zampa
4-0-36-0
16.6
1
Adam Zampa To Ashton Turner
A flatter delivery on middle. Turner knocks it to long on for a single.
16.5
6
Adam Zampa To Ashton Turner
SIX! Fifty for Ashton Turner! Another brilliant knock from the Perth Scorchers skipper. He has made sure that his side get this done quickly here. This is fuller and on off. Turner makes room and thrashes it. The ball goes aerially and just over Boult at long on to clear the fence as he tries to take it on a run jumping to his right.
16.4
4
Adam Zampa To Ashton Turner
FOUR! This time along the ground! Zampa goes fuller and on middle and leg. Turner skips down the track and slams it straight back past the bowler for a boundary.
16.3
6
Adam Zampa To Ashton Turner
SIX! Wow! What a shot! This one is tossed up on middle. Turner reaches the pitch of the ball and tonks it down the ground for a biggie.
16.2
1
Adam Zampa To Josh Inglis
Goes fuller and on leg. Inglis skips down the track and works it to deep square leg for a single.
16.1
0
Adam Zampa To Josh Inglis
An appeal for an LBW but sliding down leg! A googly that pitches on middle and turns into the batter. Inglis goes back to clip it but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Over 16 : 116/3
11 Runs
115.1
215.2
415.3
015.4
015.5
415.6
A. Turner
36 (21)
J. Inglis
18 (21)
L. Wood
3-0-27-1
15.6
4
Luke Wood To Ashton Turner
FOUR! Another expensive over and just 20 needed now from 24 balls! Turner makes room and Wood ends up bowling it full and on the pads, Turner just clips it and the ball runs away towards the fine leg fence.
15.5
0
Luke Wood To Ashton Turner
Goes fuller and on middle. Turner sets up for a big shot but then blocks it towards the leg side.
15.4
0
Luke Wood To Ashton Turner
On a length, on off. Turner defends it towards the off side calmly.
15.3
4
Luke Wood To Ashton Turner
FOUR! What a fantastic shot this is! Turner skips down the track and Wood bangs it short and on middle. Turner still goes for his shot and pulls it towards the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
15.2
2
Luke Wood To Ashton Turner
Goes fuller and on middle. Turner works it to deep mid-wicket with soft hands and comes back for the second run.
15.1
1
Luke Wood To Josh Inglis
Back of a length, on leg. Inglis clips it to deep square leg for a single.
Luke Wood is back on. Two overs for 16 runs and a wicket so far.
Over 15 : 105/3
14 Runs
114.1
114.2
314.3
114.4
414.5
414.6
A. Turner
26 (16)
J. Inglis
17 (20)
M. Stoinis
3-0-31-1
14.6
4
Marcus Stoinis To Ashton Turner
FOUR! After a touch of finesse comes the muscle power from Turner. This is pitched up on middle, Turner backs away and drills it to the right of mid off for another boundary.
14.5
4
Marcus Stoinis To Ashton Turner
FOUR! Ashton Turner is playing some really smart shots here. Banged in short again and around off. Ashton Turner waits for it and just ramps it over short third man for a boundary.
14.4
1
Marcus Stoinis To Josh Inglis
Pitches up on off stump, this is driven down to long off for a run.
14.3
3
Marcus Stoinis To Ashton Turner
In the air but lands safely! This is dug in short by Marcus Stoinis and outside off. Ashton Turner advances and drags the lofted shot well in front of mid-wicket. Trent Boult from mid on chases it down and saves a run for his side.
14.2
1
Marcus Stoinis To Josh Inglis
Just a fraction shorter and on leg stump, Josh Inglis stays deep in his crease and pulls it through square leg for a single.
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