Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers, 7th Match, Big Bash League

Finished

Big Bash League , December 13, 2023

Melbourne Stars

101/10 (19.1)

Perth Scorchers

102/3 (13.5)

PS won by 7 wickets

Melbourne Stars InningMS Inning101/10 (19.1 ov)

Perth Scorchers InningPS Inning102/3 (13.5 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Marcus Stoinis to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

0.2

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, 1 run, Cooper Connolly goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

0.3

Marcus Stoinis to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis sends down a sharp delivery, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

0.4

Marcus Stoinis to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Marcus Stoinis bowls a sharp delivery, and Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

0.5

Marcus Stoinis to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.

0.6

Marcus Stoinis to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

End of over 1 (3 runs)

Stephen Eskinazi 2 (5)

Cooper Connolly 1 (1)

Perth Scorchers 3/0

Marcus Stoinis 1-0-3-0

1.1

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

1.2

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, dabs it towards deep square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

1.3

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, Four, Joel Paris delivers fast ball at full length, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

1.4

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, Six, Six !! fast ball is delivered on the stumps, full length and Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, displays great skill by powering it to deep fine leg for a magnificent Maximum!

1.5

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Joel Paris sends down a sharp delivery, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

1.6

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, dabs it towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

End of over 2 (12 runs)

Stephen Eskinazi 14 (11)

Cooper Connolly 1 (1)

Perth Scorchers 15/0

Joel Paris 1-0-12-0

Marcus Stoinis 1-0-3-0

2.1

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, 2 runs, Cooper Connolly goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

2.2

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Cooper Connolly goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

2.3

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, 2 runs, Marcus Stoinis delivers fast ball at good length, Cooper Connolly goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Cooper Connolly to just 2 runs.

2.4

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, 2 runs, Cooper Connolly goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

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2.5

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Cooper Connolly with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

2.5

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Cooper Connolly goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.6

Marcus Stoinis to Cooper Connolly, 3 runs, Marcus Stoinis delivers fast ball at good length, Cooper Connolly goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Cooper Connolly to just 3 runs.

End of over 3 (16 runs)

Cooper Connolly 16 (7)

Stephen Eskinazi 14 (11)

Perth Scorchers 31/0

Marcus Stoinis 2-0-19-0

Joel Paris 1-0-12-0

3.1

Joel Paris to Cooper Connolly, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Cooper Connolly goes forward, it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.

3.2

Cooper Connolly c H Cartwright b JS Paris 20 (9) Joel Paris to Cooper Connolly, no run, c H Cartwright b JS Paris, Caught out!! inswinger good length on the stumps, Cooper Connolly goes forward to take the gamble with pull towards deep square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Hilton Cartwright. Leading to a soft dismissal.

3.3

Joel Paris to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.4

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards deep point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.5

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

3.6

Joel Paris to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 4 (5 runs)

Stephen Eskinazi 14 (14)

Aaron Hardie 1 (1)

Perth Scorchers 36/1

Joel Paris 2-0-17-1

Marcus Stoinis 2-0-19-0

4.1

Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

4.2

Haris Rauf to Stephen Eskinazi, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

4.3

Haris Rauf to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays cut, towards the deep point for 1 run.

4.4

Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

4.5

Haris Rauf to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and strives to hit ramp shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

4.6

Haris Rauf to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 5 (8 runs)

Stephen Eskinazi 20 (18)

Aaron Hardie 3 (3)

Perth Scorchers 44/1

Haris Rauf 1-0-8-0

Joel Paris 2-0-17-1

5.1

Liam Dawson to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

5.2

Liam Dawson to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

5.3

Liam Dawson to Aaron Hardie, 2 runs, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

5.4

Liam Dawson to Aaron Hardie, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Aaron Hardie goes forward, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.

5.5

Liam Dawson to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Aaron Hardie goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

5.6

Liam Dawson to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the long on for 1 run.

End of over 6 (9 runs)

Stephen Eskinazi 22 (20)

Aaron Hardie 10 (7)

Perth Scorchers 53/1

Liam Dawson 1-0-9-0

Haris Rauf 1-0-8-0

6.1

Usama Mir to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the short cover for 1 run.

6.2

Usama Mir to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

6.3

Usama Mir to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.4

Usama Mir to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

6.5

Usama Mir to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Aaron Hardie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.6

Usama Mir to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 7 (4 runs)

Aaron Hardie 12 (10)

Stephen Eskinazi 24 (23)

Perth Scorchers 57/1

Usama Mir 1-0-4-0

Liam Dawson 1-0-9-0

7.1

Liam Dawson to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Aaron Hardie goes forward to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

7.2

Liam Dawson to Stephen Eskinazi, 1 run, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.3

Liam Dawson to Aaron Hardie, 1 run, Aaron Hardie goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

7.4

Stephen Eskinazi c NCR Larkin b L Dawson 25 (25) Liam Dawson to Stephen Eskinazi, no run, c NCR Larkin b L Dawson, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Stephen Eskinazi goes forward to hit sweep to deep square leg but it resulted in a catch taken by Nick Larkin. Stephen Eskinazi is dismissed.

7.5

Liam Dawson to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.6

Liam Dawson to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 8 (3 runs)

Josh Inglis 0 (2)

Aaron Hardie 14 (12)

Perth Scorchers 60/2

Liam Dawson 2-0-12-1

Usama Mir 1-0-4-0

8.1

Usama Mir to Aaron Hardie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

8.2

Usama Mir to Aaron Hardie, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum!

8.3

Aaron Hardie c L Dawson b U Mir 20 (15) Usama Mir to Aaron Hardie, no run, c L Dawson b U Mir, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Aaron Hardie goes forward to hit cut to deep point but it resulted in a catch taken by Liam Dawson. Aaron Hardie is dismissed.

8.4

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, 1 run, Ashton Turner goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

8.5

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Usama Mir bowls a sharp delivery, and Josh Inglis goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

8.6

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 9 (7 runs)

Josh Inglis 0 (4)

Ashton Turner 1 (1)

Perth Scorchers 67/3

Usama Mir 2-0-11-1

Liam Dawson 2-0-12-1

9.1

Haris Rauf to Ashton Turner, 1 run, Ashton Turner goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

9.2

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

9.3

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

9.4

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes forward and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.

9.5

Haris Rauf to Josh Inglis, 1 run, Josh Inglis goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

9.6

Haris Rauf to Ashton Turner, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Haris Rauf bowls a sharp delivery, and Ashton Turner goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Ashton Turner 2 (3)

Josh Inglis 5 (8)

Perth Scorchers 73/3

Haris Rauf 2-0-14-0

Usama Mir 2-0-11-1

10.1

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, 2 runs, Usama Mir delivers at full length, Josh Inglis goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Josh Inglis to just 2 runs.

10.2

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Josh Inglis goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.

10.3

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Usama Mir bowls a sharp delivery, and Josh Inglis goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

10.4

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

10.5

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Ashton Turner goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

10.6

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

End of over 11 (4 runs)

Ashton Turner 3 (5)

Josh Inglis 8 (12)

Perth Scorchers 77/3

Usama Mir 3-0-15-1

Haris Rauf 2-0-14-0

11.1

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers off break ball at full length, Ashton Turner goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

11.2

Liam Dawson to Josh Inglis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Josh Inglis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

11.3

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.4

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

11.5

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.6

Liam Dawson to Josh Inglis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays in the gap to the long off for four.

End of over 12 (13 runs)

Josh Inglis 13 (14)

Ashton Turner 11 (9)

Perth Scorchers 90/3

Liam Dawson 3-0-25-1

Usama Mir 3-0-15-1

12.1

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Ashton Turner goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.2

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Ashton Turner elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

12.3

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

12.4

Usama Mir to Josh Inglis, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.5

Usama Mir to Ashton Turner, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.6

End of over 13 (7 runs)

Ashton Turner 17 (14)

Josh Inglis 14 (15)

Perth Scorchers 97/3

Usama Mir 4-0-22-1

Liam Dawson 3-0-25-1

13.1

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ashton Turner goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.2

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Ashton Turner goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

13.3

Liam Dawson to Josh Inglis, 2 runs, Josh Inglis goes forward and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

13.4

Liam Dawson to Josh Inglis, 1 run, Josh Inglis goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

13.5

Liam Dawson to Ashton Turner, 1 run, Ashton Turner goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

Date

2023-12-13 08:15 AM

Venue

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Toss

Perth Scorchers elected to bowl

Umpires

Phillip Gillespie
Shawn Craig

Tv Umpires

Michael Graham-Smith

Match Referee

Kent Hannam