189/9 (20.0)
CR : 9.45
229/3 (20.0)
CR : 11.45
Perth Scorchers won by 40 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Mitchell Marsh
102(58)
PRS won by 40 runs
5:05 PM IST, 10:35 PM local time: Perth Scorchers have breached the fortress in Hobart. They win by 40 runs. But more than the victory, it is the manner of it which will feel extremely satisfying for the fans. A couple of senior pros, who had been struggling in the tournament so far, have stepped up and carved this result for them.
The change of calendar brought about a change in form for Mitchell Marsh — who scored an enthralling hundred to set up this victory for his team on New Year's day. He might say that he was helped somewhat by his good mate Matthew Wade, who put down a sharp chance off his bat. The 38 year old did leap to his right, but could not latch on.
And thus, the show began. Power, authority and crystal clear intent on display. You know how Marsh is when he gets going — he doesn't hit the ball, he bludgeons it. That's what he did for the most part of his 102 (58) too. There was a slowdown in between — a 26 ball period where Scorchers did not find a boundary. But it was more than made up for in the second half of the innings, thanks largely to Aaron Hardie.
Promoted to no.4 today, the all-rounder made the most of it. His start was sedate, but he switched gears as soon as the Power Surge was opted for and blasted away 26 runs (including 4 leg byes) off a Chris Jordan over. The duo stitched a 167-run partnership and Hardie finished unbeaten on 94*.
In the second innings, it was Ashton Agar who found form. Up until this point, he had not picked up a single wicket. Today, he scalped three including that of Tim Ward and Matthew Wade, both of whom were striking at over 150.
Hurricanes looked to be in the chase when Nikhil Chaudhary, who scored 31 (15), was in. However, once Cooper Connolly got rid of him, the match only went one way. To add to the runs he made, Hardie also picked up two wickets. Joel Paris too got two to his name.
The change of calendar brought about a change in form for Mitchell Marsh — who scored an enthralling hundred to set up this victory for his team on New Year's day. He might say that he was helped somewhat by his good mate Matthew Wade, who put down a sharp chance off his bat. The 38 year old did leap to his right, but could not latch on.
And thus, the show began. Power, authority and crystal clear intent on display. You know how Marsh is when he gets going — he doesn't hit the ball, he bludgeons it. That's what he did for the most part of his 102 (58) too. There was a slowdown in between — a 26 ball period where Scorchers did not find a boundary. But it was more than made up for in the second half of the innings, thanks largely to Aaron Hardie.
Promoted to no.4 today, the all-rounder made the most of it. His start was sedate, but he switched gears as soon as the Power Surge was opted for and blasted away 26 runs (including 4 leg byes) off a Chris Jordan over. The duo stitched a 167-run partnership and Hardie finished unbeaten on 94*.
In the second innings, it was Ashton Agar who found form. Up until this point, he had not picked up a single wicket. Today, he scalped three including that of Tim Ward and Matthew Wade, both of whom were striking at over 150.
Hurricanes looked to be in the chase when Nikhil Chaudhary, who scored 31 (15), was in. However, once Cooper Connolly got rid of him, the match only went one way. To add to the runs he made, Hardie also picked up two wickets. Joel Paris too got two to his name.
Most Consecutive Wins at a Single Venue in the BBL:
9 - Sydney Sixers, Sydney Cricket Ground
9 - Hobart Hurricanes, Bellerive Oval (Hobart), STREAK ENDED TONIGHT*
9 - Perth Scorchers, Perth Stadium, Perth
8 - Perth Scorchers, Perth Stadium, Perth
8 - Perth Scorchers, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
7 - Brisbane Heat, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
7 - Perth Scorchers, W.A.C.A., Perth
9 - Sydney Sixers, Sydney Cricket Ground
9 - Hobart Hurricanes, Bellerive Oval (Hobart), STREAK ENDED TONIGHT*
9 - Perth Scorchers, Perth Stadium, Perth
8 - Perth Scorchers, Perth Stadium, Perth
8 - Perth Scorchers, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
7 - Brisbane Heat, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
7 - Perth Scorchers, W.A.C.A., Perth
Player of the Match: Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh (POTM): "This ground is really hard to come to and win a game for. Really an important win for us. Two on the bounce now for us. Bit of momentum. Great night for us.
Hopefully, very dangerous. We have a well-rounded team. More inexperienced bowlers have shown some real skills and growth over the last couple of weeks. That has been awesome for us. Hopefully, we keep winning.
I don't think we get enough off season time or do we? Aaron Hardie was fantastic with both bat and the ball. During the Christmas period, I was at home. My first time at home for a while. Good time spent with my family and loved ones. Hopefully, we continue winning."
Hopefully, very dangerous. We have a well-rounded team. More inexperienced bowlers have shown some real skills and growth over the last couple of weeks. That has been awesome for us. Hopefully, we keep winning.
I don't think we get enough off season time or do we? Aaron Hardie was fantastic with both bat and the ball. During the Christmas period, I was at home. My first time at home for a while. Good time spent with my family and loved ones. Hopefully, we continue winning."
Highest 3rd Wicket Partnerships in the BBL:
164 - Mitchell Marsh & Aaron Hardie (Perth Scorchers) vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2025-26, Tonight*
155* - Steven Smith & Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2022-23
151 - Ben McDermott & George Bailey (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Melbourne Renegades, Docklands (Melbourne), 2016-17
164 - Mitchell Marsh & Aaron Hardie (Perth Scorchers) vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2025-26, Tonight*
155* - Steven Smith & Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers) vs Sydney Thunder, Sydney, 2022-23
151 - Ben McDermott & George Bailey (Hobart Hurricanes) vs Melbourne Renegades, Docklands (Melbourne), 2016-17
Highest Individual Scores for Mitchell Marsh in T20s:
117 vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad, 2025
103* vs New Zealand, Mount Maunganui, 2025
102 vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2026, Tonight*
100* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2021
117 vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad, 2025
103* vs New Zealand, Mount Maunganui, 2025
102 vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2026, Tonight*
100* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2021
Highest Individual Scores for Aaron Hardie in T20s:
94* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2026, Tonight*
90* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Perth, 2023
85* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Perth, 2023
94* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Hobart, 2026, Tonight*
90* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Perth, 2023
85* vs Hobart Hurricanes, Perth, 2023
Perth Scorchers begin 2026 on the perfect note as veterans Mitchell Marsh and Ashton Agar find form. By the virtue of this comprehensive win over the defending champions, they have also given their net run rate a big boost.
They'd hope to carry this momentum into their next match against Adelaide Strikers on Sunday, January 4. Meanwhile, Hobart Hurricanes will now fly to Sydney to face Thunder on Saturday, January 3. Before all of that, it will be Brisbane Heat locking horns with Melbourne Stars at the Gabba tomorrow.
Our coverage for that game will begin at 12:45 PM IST (5:15 PM local time). Do join us for it. For now, it is the troika of Darpan Tikiya, AkshayaKrishna Polya and Dushyant Kumar Madhukar signing off. See you soon!
They'd hope to carry this momentum into their next match against Adelaide Strikers on Sunday, January 4. Meanwhile, Hobart Hurricanes will now fly to Sydney to face Thunder on Saturday, January 3. Before all of that, it will be Brisbane Heat locking horns with Melbourne Stars at the Gabba tomorrow.
Our coverage for that game will begin at 12:45 PM IST (5:15 PM local time). Do join us for it. For now, it is the troika of Darpan Tikiya, AkshayaKrishna Polya and Dushyant Kumar Madhukar signing off. See you soon!