Scorchers

2022 - 12 - 27

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'Gutsy' Perth skipper emulates Aussie greats to land Scorchers top of ... (Fox Sports)

'Gutsy' Perth skipper emulates Aussie greats to land Scorchers top of table.

He was about to play some catch up cricket.” That’s the right bowling change,” Fox Cricket commentator Brett Lee said. Turner went six, four, six to put the Scorchers in a winning position. “That’s Christmas. From 3-17, Josh Inglis showed plenty in his demolition of Thornton, smashing 18 off four balls. Fox Cricket’s Brett Lee said it was a “frustrating” moment for both Lynn and the Strikers, who just couldn’t find a way to lift the run rate in Perth. “I thought it was a big call by Behrendorff to underarm, but underarm does the job,” Fox Cricket’s commentator Glenn Maxwell said. But he “gave it away” when he chipped a catch back to debutant Ben Manenti in a disappointing result for the Scorchers. “He led them to what was a brilliant victory.” Tye sacrificed himself to get off strike and should have been run out as he was “not even in the frame” had the throw hit. “Ashton Turner was probably the difference,” Fox Cricket commentator Glenn Maxwell said. And Turner “cashed in” on young Henry Thornton in the powerplay in a move Strikers captain Peter Siddle will no doubt regret late in the innings, as the Scorchers secured victory with five balls to spare.

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Turner keeps his cool to help Scorchers past Strikers (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Perth Scorchers 136 for 7 (Turner 48*, Short 2-11) beat Adelaide Strikers 133 for 7 (Lynn 35, Tye 3-30) by three wickets. Captain Ashton Turner held his ...

With his new team, Lynn has shown glimpses of his muscular batting but hasn't been able to play a signature innings yet. Scampering for a quick single, Lynn was brilliantly run out by a direct underarm throw from Jason Behrendorff at cover. A determined Lynn shed the big shots as he played within himself. It was a return to form for Turner whose batting across formats has nosedived in recent years. Against trademark accuracy from Scorchers' quicks, Lynn was tied down as Strikers endured their lowest ever four-over powerplay with just 18 runs. He was deliberating between in-form quick Thornton, who had been expensive, and spinners Manenti and Matt Short, who had both performed well earlier in the innings. Scorchers' chances appeared slim but Turner never lost his composure and received strong support from Richardson. [Wes Agar](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/wes-agar-959833)was a shock omission having memorably claimed [4 for 6 in Strikers' extraordinary rout of Sydney Thunder](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2022-23-1324623/sydney-thunder-vs-adelaide-strikers-5th-match-1324628/full-scorecard), while he also claimed [a three-wicket haul last start against Brisbane Heat](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2022-23-1324623/brisbane-heat-vs-adelaide-strikers-13th-match-1324636/full-scorecard). There has obviously been a lot of attention on [Hobart Hurricanes](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2022-23-1324623/hobart-hurricanes-vs-perth-scorchers-8th-match-1324631/full-scorecard)and [Melbourne Stars](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/big-bash-league-2022-23-1324623/melbourne-stars-vs-perth-scorchers-12th-match-1324635/full-scorecard). Richardson fell first ball in the over before Turner flipped the match on its head with a trio of big blows to whip the home crowd into a frenzy. [Jhye Richardson](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/jhye-richardson-774223)combined for a 43-run partnership.

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Big Bash League: Hits and misses as Perth Scorchers escape ... (The West Australian)

The Perth Scorchers had their fans on the edge of their seats after a stunning spin-inspired collapse, but captain Ashton Turner stood tall to guide his ...

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Strikers to bat first against Scorchers (Newcastle Herald)

The Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and elected to bat in their BBL clash with the Perth...

"I tried my best to create a kind of environment where he feels uncomfortable and tries to do something different. Ashton Agar was the next to fall, but from there Turner took control, guiding his side to victory with a special captain's knock. The result lifted Perth to equal top of the table alongside the Strikers and Melbourne Renegades. He cracked a Henry Thornton full toss for six over long-on, followed it up with a four through point, and then carved the next ball for six over backward point to all but end the contest. Turner stepped up to the plate to deliver the killer blows. Ashton Turner has survived a huge batting collapse and some Rashid Khan sledging to power the Perth Scorchers to a thrilling three-wicket BBL victory over the ladder-leading Adelaide Strikers.

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Perth Scorchers climb up to second with victory over Adelaide Strikers (The Cricketer)

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers, Big Bash 2022-23: Perth Scorchers climb up to second with victory over Adelaide Strikers | The Cricketer, cricket news, ...

However, captain Ashton Turner kept a calm head and saw his side home with five balls to spare, finishing unbeaten on 48 from 38 balls. In the first innings, Adelaide Strikers had struggled to let loose with the bat, with opener Short's 26-ball 16 a prime example of Perth's stranglehold on proceedings. Perth Scorchers climbed up to second in the Big Bash table after defeating Adelaide Strikers by three wickets.

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Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers head to head: SCO vs STR ... (The Sportsrush)

The defending champions will be playing their fourth BBL 12 match tonight. The 16th match of Big Bash League 2022-23 will be played between Perth Scorchers and ...

Out of their 21 matches at the Perth Stadium, PS have won 12 and lost nine over the years. Having both won and lost an away match till now, AS would want to defeat the defending champions in their own backyard to register a stamp of authority as table-toppers. The 16th match of Big Bash League 2022-23 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers in Perth in about a couple of hours from now.

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Strikers to bat first against Scorchers (Corowa Free Press)

The Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and elected to bat in their BBL clash with the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium.

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Big Bash League: Ashton Turner pulls Perth Scorchers out of fire ... (PerthNow)

Ashton Turner has produced a captain's knock to drag Perth Scorchers over the line against Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium and end a lean run of form.

Agar (1-22 off four) and spin twin Peter Hatzoglou (0-22 off four) went for 33 runs and two boundaries between them during their six-over bowling partnership. The in-form Josh Inglis (19 off 12) looked set for another big score when he belted 18 runs in four balls off Thornton before surprisingly spooning a return catch to spinner Ben Manenti next over. Top-three batters Faf du Plessis (six off four), Adam Lyth (four off four) and Nick Hobson (four off four) were all gone for single-digit scores in the first three overs.

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Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner never lost ... (The West Australian)

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner insists he never lost faith amid a batting slump after producing a vintage performance when his team needed it most ...

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Big Bash League: Captain cool Ashton Turner leads Perth ... (The West Australian)

Ashton Turner has produced a captain's knock to drag Perth Scorchers over the line against Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium and end a lean run of form.

Gloveman Inglis capped off the innings with a successful ping at the stumps to dismiss Ben Manenti (four off six). Tye then produced a double-wicket over with Thomas Kelly (18 off 15), not long after he hit the first six of the innings, followed by de Grandhomme (19 off 16) who was also well caught on the boundary. Behrendorff produced a piece of magic at mid-off to get rid of the dangerous Chris Lynn (35 off 34) with a direct hit at the non-striker’s end with a little more than a stump to aim at. Fellow seamer Jhye Richardson (0-20 off four) then bowled a maiden with the Strikers restricted to their lowest power play score of the tournament with 1-18. Top-three batters Faf du Plessis (six off four), Adam Lyth (four off four) and Nick Hobson (four off four) were all gone for single-digit scores in the first three overs. Turner, who top-scored with an unbeaten 48 off 38 balls, put on 43 with Richardson (18 off 27) after coming together with the Scorchers in massive trouble in the 10th over.

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Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers star Faf du Plessis backs ... (The West Australian)

Scorchers opener Adam Lyth hasn't yet passed 10 in his four Big Bash hits - but partner Faf du Plessis is backing him to come good before his eight-game ...

I understand why the team has been so successful with him there.” “I know there is an expectation we want everyone to hit the ground running and sometimes that happens as a batsman ... “For me it’s just about adding value. “One innings where he gets in and gets away and hits the ball a few times in the middle and just gets to spend a bit of time in the middle, that will do him so much good.” “He’s still got four games to make a contribution and I do the dressing room, the coaching staff and the captain are all very supportive of the players in the team,” he said. “It is the first time he is really playing in Australia and the wickets here are so different, the grounds are so much bigger, so you have just got to give someone the time.

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