Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, 33rd Match, Big Bash League: Scorchers just too good for the Heat

The Scorchers dominated the game, winning with ease despite being required to make four changes to their lineup prior to the match. They put in an impressive all-around performance, limiting the Heat to a score that was easily attainable for the Scorchers and then successfully chased it down.

Match Summary

Perth Scorchers 173/3 (16.3 ov)

Brisbane Heat 171/9 (20 ov)

Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets

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Match Analysis

The Scorchers did a great job of restricting the opposition's score to 171 after the opening partnership of Munro and Brown hit 81 runs in just 7.3 overs.

Munro and Brown began their innings with a flurry of boundaries, hitting a total of 6 fours and 6 sixes before Brown was dismissed by hitting a shot straight to a fielder.

Munro met the same fate as Brown just four balls later, and after that, the Scorchers were able to gain the upper hand in the game. Despite good starts from Billings, Peirson, and Bryant, they were all ultimately dismissed.

Tye ended up taking three wickets, including two in the final over and a run out. Morris and Kelly also contributed with two wickets each, while Behrendorff took one wicket. Although they were all somewhat expensive, their combined efforts helped to save at least 30-40 runs as the Heat were well on track to score over 200 runs.

In the chase, after losing an early wicket, Bancroft and Hardie staged a strong comeback with a 111-run partnership that ultimately secured the win for their team. Both players scored half centuries before Hardie was unexpectedly run out at 57.

Bancroft played a crucial role in securing the victory, scoring 76 runs and remaining until the end of the game. His captain also contributed with a quick 23 runs off of just 12 balls, helping to bring the game to a swift conclusion.

The bowlers were unable to contain Bancroft and Hardie, who took control of the game. Steketee and Kuhnemann each took a wicket, but their efforts were not enough to prevent the Scorchers from easily reaching the target of 171 with 21 balls to spare. The bowlers were also expensive today and were unable to defend the score.

Match Stats

Brisbane Heat: Fall of wickets: 1-81 (Josh Brown - 7.4 ov), 2-83 (Colin Munro - 8.1 ov), 3-90 (Nathan McSweeney - 9.5 ov), 4-129 (Sam Billings - 14.4 ov), 5-157 (Jimmy Peirson - 17.4 ov), 6-159 (Max Bryant - 18.1 ov), 7-165 (Michael Neser - 19.1 ov), 8-171 (Mark Steketee - 19.5 ov), 9-171 (Mitchell Swepson - 19.6 ov)

Perth Scorchers

Playing XI

Perth Scorchers: Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (WK), Ashton Turner (C), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Brisbane Heat: ,Josh Brown, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (WK/C), Max Bryant, Ross Whiteley, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Match Details

Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023 10:15

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Toss: Perth Scorchers won the toss and elected to bowl

Officials Umpires: Ben Treloar (Australia) Simon Lightbody (Australia) Bruce Oxenford (Australia TV)

Match Referee: David Johnston (Australia)

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