SCO vs THU Match 22 Results

2:00 PM IST Hugh Weibgen walks up to the middle. He comes in as a concussion substitution to Daniel Sams.

2:00 PM IST What a game of cricket we have seen here in Perth. Sydney Thunder has done what most teams fail to do and that is to chase against Perth Scorchers. Sydney Thunder have won this by 4 wickets.

1:58 PM IST Right then, that will be it from this contest. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. Do join tomorrow for Match 23 in the BBL 2024-25 for the Melbourne Derby where the Stars will take on the Renegades at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. That game will start at 1:45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!

1:58 PM IST Sherfane Rutherford is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock of 39 runs off 19 balls. He says he was a bit nervous despite finding himself in such situations a lot of times. Mentions that they did swell to silence the crowd for most of the game. Closes by saying he is loving the atmosphere around the camp and David Warner is one of those leaders who brings a certain optimism among the players.

1:55 PM IST Earlier in the game, Perth got off to a flying start in the game, posting a competitive total of 177 runs while batting first. The innings were anchored by a scintillating half-century from Finn Allen, who set the tone for the Perth batsmen. However, it was Cooper Connolly who stole the show with a brilliant unbeaten cameo of 43 runs. The Thunder, meanwhile, were forced to adjust their bowling lineup after Daniel Sams' injury, with Rutherford being called upon to bowl an over. Unfortunately for the Thunder, this proved to be a costly move, as the Perth batters took Rutherford to the cleaners, scoring 22 runs off his over. Chris Green was the pick of the Thunder bowlers, claiming three wickets with his lethal spin. Tom Andrews also chipped in with a wicket, but it was Green's efforts that stood out.

1:55 PM IST The Perth bowlers oscillated between impressive and inconsistent. They began strongly but lost their momentum in the middle overs, allowing the Thunder to regain control. Just when it seemed like the game was slipping away, the Perth bowlers staged a comeback with wickets in a jiffy that applied pressure on the Thunder batters. Despite this valiant effort, they ultimately fell short, failing to defend 25 runs in the last two overs. Lance Morris was the standout performer, claiming three wickets, while Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, and Cooper Connolly chipped in with one wicket each.