Match 33, Sydney, January 13, 2025, 02:00 PM
Sydney Thunder
158/7(20.0ov)
Perth Scorchers
97/10(17.2ov)
Sydney Thunder beat Perth Scorchers by 61 runs
Right then, that will be it from this contest. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. Do join tomorrow for Match 34 in the BBL 2024-25 where the Hobart Hurricanes will host the Melbourne Renegades at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. That game will start at 8.30 am GMT. But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Tom Andrews OF Sydney Thunder IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Tom says that he is delighted to bat the way he did against one of the better bowling units in the competition. Mentions he was just looking to get Green on strike for the first few but it came out well and he decided to take on Jason in the final over. Closes by saying that he is happy to chip in down the order with the quality of batters they have in the top order.
Earlier today, the Thunder batted first and posted a solid score of 158 on the back of a fine fifty from young Sam Konstas while Chris Green and Tom Andrews played crucial cameos down the order. Lance Morris with three wickets was the pick of the Scorchers bowlers along with Agar and Connolly who also did a tidy job. Sydney Thunder will be delighted with this win.
Sydney Thunder's bowling unit delivered a superb performance, backed by proactive captaincy from David Warner. The bowlers shared the spoils, with each one claiming at least a wicket. Chris Green was the standout performer, taking three wickets, while Nathan McAndrew chipped in with two. The Thunder's well-rounded bowling attack ensured that Perth Scorchers were kept under pressure throughout the innings.
Perth's batting unit struggled to gain momentum while chasing Sydney Thunder's total. Wickets fell at regular intervals, with the 30-run partnership between Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie being the only notable resistance. The Scorchers' batting lineup failed to fire, with no batsman willing to grind out runs. Poor calling and running between the wickets also cost them dearly, resulting in the loss of two top-order batsmen.
Sydney Thunder secures a convincing 61-run victory over Perth Scorchers, courtesy of a dominant all-round display. Sydney Thunder also climb right at the top of the table with this dominating victory while Perth Scorchers loses the plot and hit rock bottom.
In over# 18
0W
1
Nathan McAndrew 21/2(3.2)
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Good length on the pads, Mahli Beardman gets a little tickle onto this and Sam Billings does well to dive low to his left and pouch this one. Sydney Thunder have defeated Perth Scorchers by 61 runs.
17.2
W
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Good length on the pads, Mahli Beardman gets a little tickle onto this and Sam Billings does well to dive low to his left and pouch this one. Sydney Thunder have defeated Perth Scorchers by 61 runs.
17.1
1
Good length on the pads, Jason Sangha flicks this towards deep square for one.
In over# 17
0
1
1
0
3
0
Tom Andrews 20/1(3)
16.6
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Fuller around middle and off, Mahli Beardman defends this one.
16.5
1
Too full on middle and off, Jason Behrendorff drives this to long off for one.
16.4
1
Floated around the pads, Mahli Beardman pushes this to long on for one.
16.3
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Too full on off, Mahli Beardman defends this off the front foot.
16.2
3
Edged and gone for three. Drifts one in and it turns away from the batter. Jason Behrendorff gets an outside edge and the ball rolls to third man region for three. Mohammad Hasnain gives it a brilliant chase and dives in the end to keep it down to three.
16.1
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Short of a length around off, Jason Sangha clears his front leg and swings but misses.
In over# 16
0
1
1
0W
0
0W
Chris Green 13/3(4)
15.6
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Tossed up on middle and off, Mahli Beardman pushes this away on off.
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