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Marsh's Ton Seals Dominant Scorchers Win
1 Jan
Summary
- Mitchell Marsh scored a brilliant century off 58 balls.
- Perth Scorchers defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs.
- Marsh and Hardie's partnership yielded 164 runs.
Perth Scorchers commenced 2026 with a decisive 40-run win against the Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval. The match was highlighted by Mitchell Marsh's powerful century, scored just hours after his appointment as Australia's permanent T20 captain. Marsh's exceptional knock of 102 runs from 58 deliveries provided the cornerstone for the Scorchers' imposing total.
Marsh's performance was further amplified by a remarkable 164-run partnership with fellow high-scorer Aaron Hardie, who remained unbeaten on 94. This formidable alliance propelled the Scorchers to a formidable 229/3. The Hurricanes' chase began with intent from Tim Ward, but they struggled to maintain the escalating required run rate.
Despite valiant efforts from Nikhil Chaudhary and Matthew Wade, the Hobart Hurricanes couldn't bridge the gap. Regular fall of wickets and the immense target proved too challenging, with Ashton Agar taking three wickets to secure the Scorchers' victory. The Hurricanes concluded their innings at 189/9.
