BBL 2024-25 Match 30: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Timeline

Prepend to the Content

Read Original Content: BBL 2024-25 Match 30: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Timeline

The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed a run-fest as Steven Smith’s masterclass powered Sydney Sixers to a 14-run victory over Perth Scorchers in Match 30 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Despite a valiant chase led by Ashton Turner, the Scorchers fell just short, finishing at 206/7 in 20 overs while chasing a mammoth 221.

Steven Smith’s Record-Breaking Knock Propels Sixers to 220

Batting first after Perth Scorchers opted to bowl, Sydney Sixers posted an imposing total of 220/3. Steven Smith was the star of the innings, remaining unbeaten on 121 off 64 deliveries, a sensational innings laced with 10 fours and seven towering sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 189.06 kept the Scorchers’ bowlers under relentless pressure.

Smith anchored the innings after the early departure of Josh Philippe, who fell for 9 to Jason Behrendorff. Kurtis Patterson added 12 off 11, but it was Smith’s partnerships with captain Moises Henriques (46 off 28) and a fiery cameo from Ben Dwarshuis (23 off 7) that propelled the Sixers to a towering total.

Perth’s Struggling Bowling Attack

Jhye Richardson (0/51) and Andrew Tye (0/62) bore the brunt of Smith’s onslaught, while Ashton Agar was the most economical bowler, conceding just 27 runs for one wicket in his four overs. Cooper Connolly also chipped in with a wicket, but the Scorchers were left with a daunting chase.

Perth Scorchers’ Spirited Chase Falls Short

The Scorchers got off to a brisk start, with Finn Allen hammering 15 off 7 before falling to Sean Abbott. However, a double strike in the fourth over by Abbott saw Aaron Hardie dismissed for a duck, leaving Perth at 36/2.

Captain Ashton Turner led the counterattack, scoring a magnificent 66 not out off 32 balls, including six boundaries and two sixes. Turner’s heroics kept Perth in the hunt as he combined with Matthew Spoors (28 off 17) to push the score past 200. Sam Fanning’s composed 41 off 29 provided stability, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.

Abbott was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 4/43, while Moises Henriques and Ben Dwarshuis claimed one wicket each to derail Perth’s momentum.

Key Moments of the Match

• Steve Smith’s unbeaten 121 was the bedrock of Sixers’ innings, mixing power with precision.
• Henriques’ captain’s quickfire 46 ensured constant pressure on the fielding side.
• Turner’s aggressive innings kept Perth’s hopes alive until the final overs.

Match Summary

Sydney Sixers: 220/3 in 20 overs (Steven Smith 121*, Henriques 46; Behrendorff 1/39)
Perth Scorchers: 206/7 in 20 overs (Ashton Turner 66*, Sam Fanning 41; Abbott 4/43)
Result: Sydney Sixers won by 14 runs
Player of the Match: Steven Smith

Read Original Content: BBL 2024-25 Match 30: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Timeline

ProBatsman