Match Details
Date & Time:
13th Jan 2025, 2:00 PM
Match Number:
Match 33
Match Results:
THU Won By 61 runs
Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers
THU vs SCO T20 Match 33, Big Bash League, 2024/25 - Match Info
Sydney Thunder beat Perth Scorchers by 61 runs
Player of the match
Tom Andrews - THU
Match Summary
Player of the Match
158/7 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Sam Konstas
53(42)
Tom Andrews
37(13)
Lance Morris
3-43(4)
Matthew Spoors
1-8(2)
97/10 (17.2 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Aaron Hardie
22(17)
Jason Behrendorff
17(11)
Chris Green
3-13(4)
Nathan McAndrew
2-21(3.2)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
THU
SCO
Right then, that will be it from this contest. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. Do join tomorrow for Match 34 in the BBL 2024-25 where the Hobart Hurricanes will host the Melbourne Renegades at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. That game will start at 8.30 am GMT. But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Tom Andrews OF Sydney Thunder IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Tom says that he is delighted to bat the way he did against one of the better bowling units in the competition. Mentions he was just looking to get Green on strike for the first few but it came out well and he decided to take on Jason in the final over. Closes by saying that he is happy to chip in down the order with the quality of batters they have in the top order.
Earlier today, the Thunder batted first and posted a solid score of 158 on the back of a fine fifty from young Sam Konstas while Chris Green and Tom Andrews played crucial cameos down the order. Lance Morris with three wickets was the pick of the Scorchers bowlers along with Agar and Connolly who also did a tidy job. Sydney Thunder will be delighted with this win.
Sydney Thunder's bowling unit delivered a superb performance, backed by proactive captaincy from David Warner. The bowlers shared the spoils, with each one claiming at least a wicket. Chris Green was the standout performer, taking three wickets, while Nathan McAndrew chipped in with two. The Thunder's well-rounded bowling attack ensured that Perth Scorchers were kept under pressure throughout the innings.
Perth's batting unit struggled to gain momentum while chasing Sydney Thunder's total. Wickets fell at regular intervals, with the 30-run partnership between Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie being the only notable resistance. The Scorchers' batting lineup failed to fire, with no batsman willing to grind out runs. Poor calling and running between the wickets also cost them dearly, resulting in the loss of two top-order batsmen.
Sydney Thunder secures a convincing 61-run victory over Perth Scorchers, courtesy of a dominant all-round display. Sydney Thunder also climb right at the top of the table with this dominating victory while Perth Scorchers loses the plot and hit rock bottom.
97/10 (17.2)
22 (17)
17* (11)
3/13 (4)
2/21 (3.2)
Over 18
W
1
Mahli Beardman*
2 (6)
Jason Behrendorff
17 (11)
Nathan McAndrew
2/21 (3.2)
SCO
97/10
OUT
M Beardman
2 (6)
c S Billings b N McAndrew
Wkt
#10
4s/6s
0 / 0
SR
33.33
W
17.2
Nathan McAndrew to Mahli Beardman ,OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Good length on the pads, Mahli Beardman gets a little tickle onto this and Sam Billings does well to dive low to his left and pouch this one. Sydney Thunder have defeated Perth Scorchers by 61 runs.
1
17.1
Nathan McAndrew to Jason Behrendorff ,Good length on the pads, Jason Sangha flicks this towards deep square for one.
Over 17
0
1
1
0
3
0
Mahli Beardman*
2 (5)
Jason Behrendorff
16 (10)
Tom Andrews
1/20 (3)
SCO
96/9
0
16.6
Tom Andrews to Mahli Beardman ,Fuller around middle and off, Mahli Beardman defends this one.
1
16.5
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,Too full on middle and off, Jason Behrendorff drives this to long off for one.
1
16.4
Tom Andrews to Mahli Beardman ,Floated around the pads, Mahli Beardman pushes this to long on for one.
0
16.3
Tom Andrews to Mahli Beardman ,Too full on off, Mahli Beardman defends this off the front foot.
3
16.2
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,Edged and gone for three. Drifts one in and it turns away from the batter. Jason Behrendorff gets an outside edge and the ball rolls to third man region for three. Mohammad Hasnain gives it a brilliant chase and dives in the end to keep it down to three.
0
16.1
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,Short of a length around off, Jason Sangha clears his front leg and swings but misses.
Over 16
0
1
1
W
0
W
Mahli Beardman*
1 (2)
Jason Behrendorff
12 (7)
Chris Green
3/13 (4)
SCO
91/9
0
15.6
Chris Green to Mahli Beardman ,Tossed up on middle and off, Mahli Beardman pushes this away on off.
1
15.5
Chris Green to Jason Behrendorff ,Tossed up on off, Jason Behrendorff lofts this behind the bowler for a single.
1
15.4
Chris Green to Mahli Beardman ,Fuller around middle and leg, Mahli Beardman tucks this towards square leg for one.
Debutant Mahli Beardman walks out last to bat.
OUT
L Morris
0 (2)
b C Green
Wkt
#9
4s/6s
0 / 0
SR
0
W
15.3
Chris Green to Lance Morris ,OUT! TIMBER TIME! It is just a mere formality for Thunder now and the batter of Perth Scorchers are not in the mood to hang around for long. Tossed up on middle and leg, Lance Morris sits down and gives it a proper slog. Misses and the ball goes on and rattles the timber.
0
15.2
Chris Green to Lance Morris ,Too full on off, Lance Morris pushes this right back to the bowler.
Lance Morris comes out next to bat.
OUT
M Spoors
13 (27)
st S Billings b C Green
Wkt
#8
4s/6s
0 / 0
SR
48.14
W
15.1
Chris Green to Matthew Spoors ,OUT! STUMPED! Short of a length around off, Matthew Spoors jumps down the track and looks to slog sweep this but misses out completely. The ball goes through and Sam Billings behind the stumps, gather this and does the rest by removing the bails in a flash.
Over 15
6
0
4
1
0
1
Jason Behrendorff*
11 (6)
Matthew Spoors
13 (26)
Tom Andrews
1/15 (2)
SCO
89/7
6
14.6
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,SIX! Jason Behrendorff can swing as well. Tossed up on middle and off, Jason Behrendorff clears his front leg and slogs this straight and over long on for a huge six.
0
14.5
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,A bit of grip and bounce, around off, Jason Behrendorff swings and misses.
4
14.4
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,FOUR! Tossed up on middle and leg, Jason Behrendorff clears his front leg and smashes this towards the fence at deep square leg for four.
1
14.3
Tom Andrews to Matthew Spoors ,Fuller around off, Matthew Spoors drives this to wide long off for one.
0
14.2
Tom Andrews to Matthew Spoors ,Tosses one up around off, this turns after pitching and Matthew Spoors moves to his leg and looks to slog but misses.
1
14.1
Tom Andrews to Jason Behrendorff ,Too full on middle and leg, Jason Behrendorff smashes this to long on for one.
Over 14
0
1lb
0
W
0
4
Matthew Spoors*
12 (24)
Jason Behrendorff
0 (2)
Mohammad Hasnain
1/24 (3)
SCO
77/7
0
13.6
Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Spoors ,Short-pitched on off, Matthew Spoors ducks down.
1lb
13.5
Mohammad Hasnain to Jason Behrendorff ,LEG BYE! On a length, angling into the batter but going down the leg. Jason Behrendorff misses the flick. The ball thumps into the pads and rolls toward off for one.
0
13.4
Mohammad Hasnain to Jason Behrendorff ,Short and wide around off, Jason Behrendorff looks to play the upper-cut but misses.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
SCO vs THU
*Last 3 years
6
No. of Matches
2
SCO
4
THU
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 18
1
W
Runs 1
over 17
0
3
0
1
1
0
Runs 5
over 16
W
0
W
1
1
0
Runs 2
over 15
1
0
1
4
0
6
Runs 12
over 14
4
0
W
0
1
0
Runs 5
Venue/Pitch Details
ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
Bowling Friendly
2nd Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
149
1st Batting Average
164
Highest Score Chased
10
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
40%
2nd Batting
60%
Wicket Split
Pacer
75% | 78W
Spin
25% | 26W
Match Officals
Umpire:
David Taylor (AUS), Michael Graham-Smith (AUS)
Third Umpire:
Troy Penman (AUS)
Match Referee:
Steve Davis (AUS)
