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The Perth Scorchers clashed with the Hobart Hurricanes in the 9th match of BBL 2023-24 at the Perth Stadium on Wednesday. After winning the toss, the Hurricanes elected to bat, setting a target of 173 runs for the Scorchers.
Hobart Hurricanes Innings
The Hurricanes’ innings witnessed a mix of contributions, with Chris Jordan‘s explosive knock of 59 runs off 20 balls being the highlight. The Hurricanes managed to post 172/8 in their 20 overs, with Nikhil Chaudhary (40) and Mitchell Owen (28) providing support to Jordan.
Perth Scorchers Innings
The Scorchers’ response was emphatic. Their openers set the tone with Zak Crawley‘s solid 65 runs and Aaron Hardie‘s blistering 86 off just 45 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes. The partnership propelled the Scorchers to a commanding 173/1 in just 16.2 overs, securing a convincing 9-wicket victory.
Player of the Match
Jason Behrendorff‘s exceptional bowling performance, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs, earned him the Player of the Match title. Behrendorff’s crucial wickets early in the innings played a pivotal role in restricting the Hurricanes.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Aaron Hardie 🔥🔥🔥🔥🧡
— Archer (@poserarcher) December 20, 2023
Behrendorff strikes early for the Scorchers! 🔥 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/xQ84xoHAcJ
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 20, 2023
Chris Jordan smashed 59 from 20 balls for Hobart Hurricanes against Perth Scorchers 🚀💥
CJ reached his fifty from just 17 balls 🤩
🤎 | #SurreyCricket pic.twitter.com/jQmLshWz2i
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) December 20, 2023
Behrendorff making a serious case of breaking the Starc-Cummins-Hazlewood trio for Australia in T20 World Cup 🙌🔥 #PerthScorchers #BBL
— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) December 20, 2023
Aaron Hardie's stellar innings on the tricky Perth pitch is nothing short of remarkable! Scoring an unbeaten 86* in just 45 balls,including 4 4s & 5 6s,he played a pivotal role in securing the win for the Scorchers.A sensational performance under challenging conditions! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/ncWVJqIzsK
— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@shaikhusman_7) December 20, 2023
Jason Behrendorff 🔥
— Kaushik Ram (@KaushikRam25) December 20, 2023
A BIG win at home! 💪 See you on Boxing Day 🔥 #MADETOUGH #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/7oSqCxtTYP
— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) December 20, 2023
An unbeaten 157-run partnership from Aaron Hardie and Zac Crawley guides the Scorchers home! 🔥#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/d6d6qJI6Ty
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 20, 2023
Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 9 wickets#BBL13 #cricket pic.twitter.com/VX4AlBHlXy
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 20, 2023