Perth Scorchers He started 2026 with determination and secured a dominant victory of 40 runs. The Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval. on a day starting with the announcement Mitchell Marsh As Australia’s permanent T20 captain, ‘Bison’ celebrated with a relentless century that set the stage for a Scorchers masterclass.
Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardie massively boost Perth Scorchers
If there were any doubts about Marsh’s form or suitability for the Australian T20 captaincy, he shattered them all under the Hobart night sky with a breathtaking century that powered Perth Scorchers to a mammoth 229/3 against the Hurricanes.
It wasn’t just a captain’s strike; was a statement. A statement of intent from a man clearly thriving under the weight of expectation. Hours after being confirmed as Australia’s T20 World Cup leader, Marsh strode to the crease at Bellerive Oval and unleashed a batting exhibition that stunned fans, commentators and of course the Hurricanes bowlers.
Marsh’s 102 off just 58 balls was a perfectly calibrated attack. He started off with his usual belligerence, finding the boundary with ease, but once set, shifted gears seamlessly into truly devastating speed. The scorecard tells part of the story: 11 fours and 5 sixes. But that doesn’t fully capture the sheer power and time behind each. There was a special “Golden Moment” in the 14th place where it was demolished Mitchell Owengoes 4, 6, 6, 4 clean shots on the wild screen.
He wasn’t alone in the fireworks! Partnership with In-form Aaron Hardie (He scored 94* off 43 balls himself) was simply phenomenal. A 164-run stand that turned a strong start into an utterly dominant one left the Hurricanes with a mountain to chase.
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The Hobart Hurricanes’ chase is faltering despite a middling effort
Chasing 230 was always going to require a miracle, and while the Hurricanes showed flashes of brilliance, they were never able to get ahead of the required run rate. Hurricanes started on purpose Tim Ward providing early momentum through a quick 27 off 17 balls. However, the pace required rose quickly, forcing Hobart’s batsmen into high-risk innings. Contributions from Nikhil Chaudhary (31 off 15) and Matthew Wade (29 off 14) briefly rekindled hopes as the Hurricanes kept the chase alive through the middle.
Despite a flurry of boundaries, Hobart were never able to take control of the chase. Constant gates stopped any sustained speed and the request rate rose beyond reach. Ashton Agar He excelled with the ball for Perth, claiming three crucial wickets to break the Hurricanes’ backbone, Hardie and Joel Paris chipped with leaps in time. Hobart were eventually bundled out at 189 for 9, well short of the lofty target.
Mitchell Marsh claims Man of the Match after 102 runs off just 58 balls 🔥#MitchellMarsh #BBL2025 pic.twitter.com/rsgV04yazo
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