Perth Scorchers Triumph Over Hobart Hurricanes with Marsh's Century
In an exciting Big Bash League match, Mitchell Marsh's outstanding century propelled the Perth Scorchers to a 40-run victory over the Hobart Hurricanes. Marsh scored 102 runs off 58 balls, supported by Aaron Hardy's explosive 94. Despite a valiant effort from the Hurricanes, they fell short, managing only 189 runs in response to the Scorchers' 229. This match showcased impressive performances from both teams, particularly from the Scorchers' bowlers. Discover the full details of this thrilling encounter.
| Jan 1, 2026, 19:49 IST
Marsh's Stellar Performance Leads to Victory
Thanks to a remarkable century by Mitchell Marsh, the Perth Scorchers secured a significant 40-run victory against the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 on Thursday. Opening the batting, Marsh delivered an impressive innings of 102 runs off just 58 balls, featuring 11 fours and five sixes. He received excellent support from Aaron Hardy, who scored an explosive unbeaten 94 runs from 43 balls, including nine fours and five sixes. Together, they dismantled the Hurricanes' bowling attack, propelling the Scorchers to a formidable total of 229/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
In pursuit of the massive target, the Hobart Hurricanes managed to score only 189/9 despite some spirited individual performances. Nikhil Chaudhary was the top scorer with a brisk 31 runs off 15 balls, which included five fours and a six. After winning the toss, Hobart opted to field first, but their innings lacked momentum due to regular wickets falling. The first blow came early when Mitchell Owen was dismissed for just 4 runs, giving Joel Paris the first wicket of the match. Tim Ward, who looked promising, was also dismissed quickly for 27 runs by Ashton Agar. By the halfway mark, the Hurricanes had reached 88/4 after 10 overs.
Chaudhary and Matthew Wade briefly stabilized the innings, adding 56 runs together. Wade played aggressively, scoring 29 runs off 14 balls before Cooper Connolly dismissed Chaudhary in the 12.2 over. Wade fell in the very next over to Agar, leaving Hobart struggling at 131/6 in 13.1 overs. England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed contributed 18 runs, but it wasn't enough as the team soon collapsed to 150/7. Captain Nathan Ellis remained not out on 16 runs but could not steer his team to victory.
Among the bowlers for Perth, Ashton Agar stood out with impressive figures of 3/38 in four overs. In this high-scoring encounter, Hardy showcased his all-round skills, taking 2 wickets for 27 runs in three overs, while Paris claimed 2/36. Connolly recorded economical figures of 1/23 in four overs, and Brody Couch also contributed with 1/23 in three overs. Marsh was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning century, laying the foundation for the Scorchers' impressive victory in Hobart.