Perth Scorchers defeat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets in BBL opener

Perth Scorchers claimed a convincing 6-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars in Match 1 of the Big Bash League 2024. The Scorchers showcased a strong all-round performance, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.

Match Summary

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Match 1

Perth Scorchers 150/4 (17.1 ov)

Melbourne Stars 146/9 (20 ov)

Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets

SCORECARD

 

Match Analysis

 

The return of Richo! The Scorchers speedster put on a show in the first match of the season ?? #POTM #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/DO9aU58Cm5

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 15, 2024

 

Match Stats

Melbourne Stars Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Joe Clarke - 1.6 ov), 2-3 (Sam Harper - 3.2 ov), 3-33 (Tom Fraser Rogers - 6.3 ov), 4-68 (Marcus Stoinis - 11.6 ov), 5-77 (Hilton Cartwright - 12.5 ov), 6-121 (Beau Webster - 16.4 ov), 7-136 (Tom Curran - 18.2 ov), 8-138 (Adam Milne - 18.5 ov), 9-142 (Hamish McKenzie - 19.2 ov)

Perth Scorchers Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Finn Allen - 0.2 ov), 2-15 (Keaton Jennings - 1.5 ov), 3-37 (Matthew Hurst - 4.5 ov), 4-105 (Cooper Connolly - 13.3 ov)

 

 

Playing XI

Perth Scorchers  

• Finn Allen
• Keaton Jennings
• Cooper Connolly
• Matthew Hurst(WK)
• Ashton Turner(C)
• Nick Hobson
• Ashton Agar
• Jhye Richardson
• Andrew Tye
• Jason Behrendorff
• Lance Morris

Melbourne Stars  

• Tom Fraser Rogers
• Joe Clarke
• Sam Harper(WK)
• Marcus Stoinis(C)
• Hilton Cartwright
• Beau Webster
• Tom Curran
• Hamish McKenzie
• Adam Milne
• Brody Couch
• Peter Siddle

 

Match Details:

Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024 08:15

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Toss: Melbourne Stars elected to bat

Officials Umpires: Gerard Abood(Australia) Shawn Craig(Australia) Andrew Crozier(Australia TV)

Match Referee: Simon Fry(Australia)

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