Perth Scorchers He posted a massive 202 for eight against Sydney Thunder In his 16th match Major League Soccer 2025-26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium on December 30 after the Thunder captain David Warner first preferred the field. Ashton Turner‘s explosive 99 not out from 41 balls almost took his side to a total of 210-plus, but he fell agonizingly short of a century in a thrilling night of T20 action. The game swung early with the Thunder’s bowlers highlighting the hitting Tanveer Sanghato deny ‘s stunning diving catch Josh English.
Tanveer Sangha catches the man shouting to send Josh English back
When thunder lights up the floodlights Daniel Sams Delivering a short ball at 5.3 over middle and leg, he climbed awkwardly to English, fresh from the Test squad for this trip. Cramped for room, Inglis flicked his top edge towards deep square leg where Sangha raced in, lunged forward at full length and ripped it inches off the turf to send the Scorchers keeper back for 13 off nine balls.
This wicket left the Scorchers at 34 for three with the openers Mitchell Marsh (6) and Find Allen (11) already gone, validating the Thunder’s bold throwing decision amid predictions of a high-scoring deck. Sangha’s athleticism was repeated endlessly online before Turner’s offense regained the innings.
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Tanveer Sangha in diving 🫨
Some have pegged Josh Inglis for taking him out in his first match #BBL15. pic.twitter.com/C0xiJj3GRe
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 30, 2025
Ashton Turner is less than a century away from posting a massive Perth Scorchers total
Perth Scorchers found the spark after a slow start and it was their captain Ashton Turner lighting up the night with a breathtaking counterattack. At half-time, Perth were reeling at 86 for three, but Turner had other ideas. He switched gears immediately, fearlessly coming into the bowling with clean shots. His half-century came off just 22 balls filled with a mix of sharp boundaries and powerful sixes as the momentum swung sharply in Perth’s favour.
Turner stabilized everything first Cooper Connollyand the score crossed 100 before the pair accelerated further. Even after the wickets fell, the Scorchers never lost momentum. Turner continued to attack Aaron HardieHammer the bowlers for all parts and ensure Perth finishes with a huge total. Thunder managed to bounce back through Sams who took four wickets Shadab Khan a decisive breakthrough was achieved. Again, Turner’s knock was the story of the night, ending brutally on 99 as Perth climbed to 202 for eight and the Thunder mounted a tough chase under the Sydney lights.
