BBL 2023/24, Match 30: Crawley and Inglis Partner to Secure a 7-Wicket Victory for Scorchers

Perth Scorchers clinched a 7-wicket triumph against Sydney Thunder in today's BBL encounter, propelled by Zak Crawley's impressive half-century.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss in the 30th match of the Big Bash League, the Scorchers limited Sydney Thunder to 137 runs.

Alex Hales stood out with 72 runs, while Ashton Agar emerged as the Scorchers' most impactful bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 6 runs.

In the Scorchers' chase, Zak Crawley's resilient 58-run contribution paved the way for a solid start. The game took a decisive turn in the 18th and 19th overs, marked by three crucial boundaries that swung the momentum in favor of the Scorchers.

Maintaining their composure, they secured the win with a Laurie Evans boundary, sealing the 7-wicket victory.

Match Summary

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 30th Match, Big Bash League

Sydney Thunder 137/8 (20 ov)

Perth Scorchers 140/3 (19.1 ov)

Reuslt - Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets

SCORECARD  

 

Match Stats

Sydney Thunder Fall of wickets: 1-35 (Cameron Bancroft - 6.2 ov), 2-88 (Tom Kohler-Cadmore - 11.3 ov), 3-89 (Matthew Gilkes - 11.6 ov), 4-94 (Oliver Davies - 13.5 ov), 5-105 (Alex Ross - 16.3 ov), 6-108 (Daniel Sams - 17.4 ov), 7-135 (Alex Hales - 19.4 ov), 8-135 (Nathan McAndrew - 19.5 ov)

Perth Scorchers Fall of wickets: 1-43 (Sam Whiteman - 5.6 ov), 2-87 (Aaron Hardie - 12.3 ov), 3-113 (Zak Crawley - 16.4 ov)

Playing XI

Sydney Thunder

Perth Scorchers

 

Match Details

Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 08:15

Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

Toss: Perth Scorchers elected to bowl