Perth Scorchers secured a comfortable 6-wicket win over Melbourne Stars in a thrilling encounter.
Big Bash League 2024-25
Perth Scorchers takes on Melbourne Stars in a thrilling T20 match at Perth Stadium, Perth stadium, with both teams looking to claim victory. Series is part of the BBL cricket tournament / Series.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars T20 1st
| Match | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars |
| Date | Dec 15, Sun |
| Home | Perth Scorchers |
| Away | Melbourne Stars |
| Match No | T20 1st |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Time (GMT) | 8:15 AM |
| Time (Local) | 4:15 PM |
| Time (IST) | 1:45 PM |
Join the action as Perth Scorchers faces Melbourne Stars in this exciting BBL T20 match in Perth Stadium, Perth. Who will win this match?
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Squad
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Ashton Turner, Cooper Connolly, Hilton Cartwright, Ashton Agar, Tom Curran, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Brody Couch.
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Peter Siddle.
Match Result
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS | 146/9 | 146 | 9 | 20 |
| PRS | 150/4 | 150 | 4 | 17.1 |
Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets. 7 wins in a row for the Scorchers against the Stars now.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Jhye Richardson was adjudged as the Player of the Match for his 3/19
Key highlights
Match exciting moment and key highlights from the today’s match Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars T20 1st Live from Perth Stadium, Perth.
- Jhye Richardson was adjudged as the Player of the Match for his 3/19
- Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been taken to hospital after suffering a neck injury while fielding during the Perth Scorchers
- MLS Total: 146/9 (20 overs)
- PRS Total: 150/4 (17.1 overs)
- Match Winner: Perth Scorchers (PRS)
- Margin of Victory: 6 wickets
Melbourne Stars Innings
| Powerplay 1 | Overs 0.1 – 4.0 (Mandatory – 13 runs, 2 wickets) |
| Over 3.2 | Review by Melbourne Stars (Batting), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – GA Abood, Batter – SB Harper (Struck down) |
| Melbourne Stars | 50 runs in 8.5 overs (55 balls), Extras 4 |
| Drinks | Melbourne Stars – 59/3 in 10.0 overs (MP Stoinis 31, HWR Cartwright 8) |
| Powerplay 2 | Overs 11.1 – 13.0 (Batting side – 14 runs, 2 wickets) |
| Melbourne Stars | 100 runs in 15.2 overs (94 balls), Extras 8 |
| Innings Break | Melbourne Stars – 146/9 in 20.0 overs (BL Couch 4, PM Siddle 0) |
Perth Scorchers innings
| Powerplay 1 | Overs 0.1 – 4.0 (Mandatory – 30 runs, 2 wickets) |
| Perth Scorchers | 50 runs in 6.3 overs (40 balls), Extras 3 |
| Drinks | Perth Scorchers – 73/3 in 10.0 overs (C Connolly 41, AJ Turner 11) |
| 4th Wicket | 50 runs in 39 balls (C Connolly 28, AJ Turner 16, Ex 6) |
| C Connolly | 50 off 42 balls (2 x 4, 3 x 6) |
| Perth Scorchers | 100 runs in 12.6 overs (79 balls), Extras 8 |
| Powerplay 2 | Overs 13.1 – 15.0 (Batting side – 24 runs, 1 wicket) |
| Perth Scorchers | 150 runs in 17.1 overs (104 balls), Extras 8 |
Who said What
Jhye Richardson | Player of the Match: Obviously nice to start the season well. Traditionally we haven’t started well and then come back with a few wins, but great to start well in front of a nice crowd. There’s not always one particular player who does well in this team, we all share it around and that’s what we pride ourselves on. Makes a real difference, we love our fans and it’s awesome to put on a show for them. [speaking about his shoulder dislocation after a wicket celebration in the Sheffield Shield game] I was pretty happy with the ball I bowled, I was pretty pumped up, caught in an awkward angle, the shoulders don’t like that. Came back and bowled 30 overs though, it was a slip-up but yeah everything is fine. [on what’s inside the KFC Player of the Match award box] A couple of vouchers, a shirt and a towel.
Match Review
Perth Scorchers Stroll to 6-Wicket Victory, Melbourne Stars Try Their Best to Keep It Interesting
So, Perth Scorchers walked into the game like they had a lunch appointment, while Melbourne Stars looked like they were still figuring out where the cafeteria was.
Melbourne Stars Innings: The Stars got off to a shaky start, scoring just 13 runs in the first Powerplay with a side order of 2 wickets. It felt like a cricket-themed escape room, and they weren’t exactly solving the puzzles quickly. Then came the highlight of their innings: a dramatic review on over 3.2! The umpire called it “out,” but Melbourne challenged it like a kid throwing a tantrum over a cookie. Spoiler: the umpire won that one, and SB Harper was sent packing. By the time they hit drinks, they were 59/3, and we were all wondering if they’d remember how to score some runs. Powerplay 2 wasn’t much better, with just 14 runs and 2 more wickets falling. By the end of the innings, they finished at 146/9. Not a total you’d take home to your parents, honestly.
Perth Scorchers Innings: Perth Scorchers must have thought, “Well, this chase is going to be fun.” They casually strolled to 50/3 in the Powerplay, like they were just running errands. No biggie. Drinks time came, and they were 73/3, with Connor Connolly (41) playing like someone who knew exactly what to do with a bat. The 4th-wicket partnership looked like they were actually playing a different game, bringing up 50 runs in just 39 balls. Connolly hit 50 off 42 balls with 3 sixes, because why not? By the time they reached 100 in the 13th over, we were all waiting for the dramatic conclusion. Perth wrapped it up with 150/4 in 17.1 overs—because when you’re chasing 146, who needs 20 overs?
In the end, Perth won by 6 wickets and made it look easier than finding an open coffee shop on a Monday morning. Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, are probably still trying to figure out what went wrong—though, let’s be honest, we all know!
