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So the revised points table sees the Thunder jump to fourth, with 13 points. They would first be keenly looking at the Hobart-Adelaide match. If Adelaide win or lose by a narrow margin, the Thunder need not even bother about Monday. However, if the Hurricanes win by a big margin, some nail-chatting would be there when the Renegades play the Heat in the final league game.

ALES HALES HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. He is happy with the win. Says that it has been a really enjoyable BBL for him and he personally, could contribute. On Chris Morris finishing things off, Hales admits that he was out of touch but this innings here would give him a lot of confidence. On Thunder's chances for the playoffs, Hales says that if both Hobart and Renegades win they should be through. Stresses that they have done what they could and can only hope for the best now.

Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method is usually stern on the side batting first. Here it was no different. On a sluggish pitch, Perth might have scraped to 150 and even defended it - but the rain just spiced up the pitch and on the new deck, 8 an over was not too big a deal. Jhye Richardson and Fawad Ahmed still, tried their best and got some choke going but the second over from Morne Morkel, which went for 18, allowed the Thunder to get a headstart.

A bit too close for comfort but the Thunder are through. 96 was originally thought to be a tough total to chase in 12 overs on a slow deck but the quickfire 66-run opening stand in 45 balls set the tone for the chase. Hales' cameo ensured that the win was secured - that is what we all thought - but suddenly, Perth came back into the game as the Thunder found ways to collapse. Eventually, Chris Morris took them home.

11.4

4

FOUR! No Super Over! Full and outside off, a touch wide, Morris leans and lofts it over cover. One bounce and into the ropes! SYDNEY THUNDER WIN BY 7 WICKETS (DLS METHOD)!

11.3

6

SIX! SPANKED! Thank you very much. At this stage, length balls are like Christmas presents. And Santa Kelly delivers one. Outside off, Morris gets underneath it and swings it cleanly over long on! Just 3 needed from 3 now.

11.2

1

On the pads, the skipper looks to flick but misses. The ball goes off his pads towards the keeper and a leg bye is taken. In fact, no signal, so must be an inside edge. 9 needed from 4...

11.1

2

A couple off the first ball. 10 needed from 5. Ferguson comes down the track and pulls this length ball through mid-wicket.

10.6

1

Just a single! Brilliant, brilliant over from Richardson. Take a bow young man, you are a complete superstar. Just two from it. Match now in the favor of the visitors. 12 needed in 6. This is a length ball outside off, Ferguson hits it towards cover for one.

10.5

1

Brilliant save! How big can this stop be. Morkel, the big man, saves three there. This is full and on off. It is nailed towards mid off. Morkel there dives to his right and stops it. Just a single so far from the over. Can Richardson end it well?

10.4

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Direct hit and Morris was a goner! This is angled into the pads, Morris looks to flick but misses. It hits the pads and rolls towards the keeper. Morris is off for a run but is sent back. A shy at his end by Inglis but misses.

10.3

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Another dot! On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.

Chris Morris walks out to bat.

10.2

W

OUT! TIMBER! Perth are right back in this! 14 in 10 now. This is a pacey delivery, it is on a length and around off. Ross plays a poor shot. He looks to cut but there is no room on offer. He misses and the ball hits the off pole. Is there a twist in this game?

10.1

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A dot to begin! This is angled into the middle pole, Ross defends it out back to the bowler. Cramped for room there was Ross.

Jhye Richardson i on now! He needs to bowl a good over here. Can he keep 8 or 9 for the one bowling the last over?

9.6

1

Full and around middle, Ross backs away and drills it down the ground, past a diving Fawad towards long off. One run taken.

9.5

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Nice loopy ball, Alex is down the track to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. Inglis appeals for LBW but no way he was going to get that.

9.4

1

Dropped short, pulled straight to deep mid-wicket for one more.

9.3

1

Slower through the air, another wrong 'un, Ross is early into his reverse sweep but still manages to drag it through cover for a run.

9.2

1

The googly, but down the leg side. Worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

9.1

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Short and outside off, Ferguson looks to pull but misses. That stayed a touch low.

8.6

4

FOUR! That releases the pressure! Ross is off the mark with a lovely shot. He needs no sighters. Goes down on one knee and drags this delivery from outside off through mid-wicket for a boundary. 18 needed in 17.

Alex Ross is the new man in.

8.5

W

OUT! Khawaja is just short! Both the openers back in the hut. Perth now do have a sniff here. Agar bowls it outside off, Khawaj looks to guide it down to third man but gets a bottom edge which hits the boot of the keeper. Khawaja is not sure where the ball exactly is so he sets off. He then realizes it is near the keeper so tries to get back in. Inglis picks the ball up, whips the bails off and appeals. The umpire takes it upstairs. Replays roll in and show that Khawaja has to take the long walk back. 22 needed in 19. Two new batters out there.

Is that a run out? Looks close - all three, Inglis, Khawaja and the umpire are not sure and he has taken it upstairs.

8.4

1

Just a single! Quicker and on middle, Ferguson pulls it through mid-wicket for one.

8.3

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Gets away with one there does Agar! Down the leg side. Callum sweeps but straight to short fine leg.

8.3

1wd

WIDE! Can't give away free runs at the moment. Agar slips this down the leg side. Ferguson lets it be.

8.2

1

Khawaja comes down the track and Agar slow sit up. Khawaja works it towards fine leg for one.

8.1

1

Flatter and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

Change of ends for Agar!

7.6

2

Two to end a successful over for Perth! Thunder still on top though. 26 needed in 24. This is floated up on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.

7.5

1

Nicely played! Quicker and on middle, Ferguson stays back and works it through mid-wicket for one.

7.4

1

Loopy ball on off, Khawaja eases it down to long off for one.

Captain Callum Ferguson comes out for the finishing duties.

7.3

W

OUT! In the air... taken! End of a Hales' destructive innings. He has done his job but can this be an opening for Perth or is it too late? We will find out. Coming to the ball now, it is tossed up around off, it is the leg spinner. Hales looks to go over long on which is against the turn. He gets a top edge which goes high up in the air towards the off side. Marsh at covers moves to his right and takes a good catch. 30 needed in 27 balls.

7.2

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On off, Hales looks to cut but ends up chopping it on the off side.

7.1

1

A googly, it is picked by Khawaja. He cuts it through point for one.

6.6

1

A single to end another big over for Thunder! Shorter and on off, it is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

6.5

1

An easy single! This is pushed through covers.

6.4

6

SIX! That is colossal! Right off the middle. It was in the slot though. Full and on middle, Hales swings through the line and sends it sailing above the long on fence. Just the 33 needed in 32 now.

6.3

1

Slightly shorter and around off, Khawaja drags it on the leg side for one.

6.2

1

Hales comes down the track and goes after it. He does not get the timing right but it lands safe in the cover region. One run.

6.1

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Around off, Hales guides it towards point. A dot to begin. Need a few more of these to build the pressure.

Mitchell Marsh is on! The skipper needs to deliver here. A wicket or two is what his team needs.

5.6

1

One more single as this is eased down to long off. 11 from the over. 41 needed in 36.

5.5

1

Sees Khawaja come down the track and shortens his length. It is worked through mid-wicket for one.

5.4

1

A single now as this is guided towards point.

5.3

4

FOUR! Fifty up for the Thunder! This is a gem of a knock from Hales! Just the 44 more needed in 39. Hales makes room and Agar tosses it up. Hales places it over covers and bags a boundary.

5.2

2

Another couple! Quicker and shorter outside off, it is cut behind point on the off side for two.

5.1

2

A couple now! Slightly shorter and outside off, it is guided through point and two is taken.

Ashton Agar is into the attack now!

4.6

1

A single to end! 9 from the over. On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

4.5

4

FOUR! In the gap! Brilliant shot! A short slower one on middle, Hales gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through mid-wicket. It is between the fielders in the deep and a boundary.

4.4

1

Another single! Angled into the pads, it is worked towards deep square leg for one.

4.3

1

Length and it is angled into the batter, cramping Hales for room. He pushes it down to long on for one.

4.2

1

Good fielding! Shorter and around off, Khawaja pulls it towards deep square leg for one. Agar does well to move quickly to his right and keep it down to one.

4.1

1lb

Slightly shorter and around off, it pitches and stays a touch low. Hales looks to pull but the ball stays low a bit. It hits the thigh pad and rolls towards short third man for one. A leg bye taken.

Matthew Kelly is on now!

3.6

1

A single to end a good first over by Ahmed! 61 needed in the last 8. This is floated up on off, Hales strokes it towards cover for one.

3.5

1

Swept now, it is hit hard but towards deep square leg for one.

3.4

1

On off, Hales plays it late and through point for one.

3.3

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The slider on off, this is guided towards point.

3.2

2

A misfield and two! Floats it up on off, Hales strokes it towards cover. Marsh there dives to his left but fails to stop it cleanly. Two taken.

3.1

1

Floats it up on the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Fawad Ahmed to bowl now.

2.6

1

A single to end another good over for the hosts! End of the Powerplay and it is an excellent one for them. They are 29 for 0 after it. On the pads, this is worked behind square on the leg side for one.

2.5

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A shorter in length delivery and on middle, Khawaja looks to pull but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls towards short third man for no runs.

2.4

4

FOUR! Glorious from Khawaja! This is slightly fuller and just outside off. Khawaja leans into it and creams it through covers. No chance for any fielder.

2.3

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Slightly fuller this time and on middle, Khawaja works it towards mid-wicket.

2.2

2

From around the wicket, shorter and on middle, it is pulled through mid-wicket for two.

2.1

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Would that have been close! That jump could have cost Hales! This is on off, it is guided towards point. Hales takes a long start. Agar has a shy at the bowler's end. Hales to avoid the ball, jumps but luckily for him the ball does not hit the stumps.

1.6

4

FOUR! A massive, massive over! 18 from it. Not the start Morkel and his side would have wanted. 74 needed in 60 balls. This is full and around off, it is hit through covers for a boundary.

1.5

1

One more single! Slower one outside off, it is hit through covers for one.

1.4

1

A single now! A slower one on middle, Hales is a touch early in his flick. It goes off the bottom part on the leg side for one.

1.3

6

SIX! Hales has picked the bones out of that one! A short ball and on the body, pace on the delivery so it comes on nicely. Hales goes back and pulls it way over the backward square leg fence.

1.2

2

In the air... safe! A couple! Length and around off, Hales looks to loft it over covers but gets no timing on it. He hits it well enough to clear the fielder and take two.

1.1

4

FOUR! Nicely guided! Welcome to the Big Bash, Morkel! Length and around off, Hales opens the face of the bat and guides it past backward point and short third man for a boundary. Pressure on the big man now.

Morne Morkel to bowl from the other end.

0.6

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A dot to end a tight first over from Jhye! On a length and around off, Khawaja opens the face of the bat and guides it towards short third man. Fawad there looks to stop it but gets hit on the knee. He looks in some pain here but now seems fine.

0.5

1

4th single in the over! Fuller and on middle, this is hit down towards mid on. Marsh there runs to his left, dives and stops it.

0.4

1

Another single! Outside off, this is hit through covers for one.

0.3

1

This is angled into the pads, Hales works it through square leg and gets off the mark with a single.

0.2

.

Shorter and on off, Hales pushes it to mid off.

0.1

1

A single to begin the chase! Full and outside off, Khawaja strokes it through covers for one.

We are back for the second essay! The Sun is shining now and out come the Perth players. They have to defend 95 in 12 overs to ensure their spot in the playoffs. Can they do so? We will find out as the two openers, Usman Khawaja and Alex Hales make their way out to the middle. The left-hander will be on strike and he will be facing Jhye Richardson. Here we go...

4.40 pm local (0540 GMT) - Great news! Scratch the previous update. The rain has stopped and we are looking at a 4.55 pm resumption! One thing is confirmed - the first innings is done. Awaiting the DLS target for the Thunder.

4.30 pm local (0530 GMT) - We are hearing that the rain has still not stopped but the Perth innings perhaps has come to a close, with play needing to resume by 4.40 pm local. So, Thunder's targets will be adjusted as per the DLS. The players need to get on the field by 5.23 pm for the game to have a result. Fingers crossed.

3.55 pm local (0455 GMT) - Oh dear... the players are now coming off the field. The drizzle was getting heavier and the umpire tried their best to stay for as long as they could. Curiously though, it does not look too heavy. There is some wind around as well, so hopefully, this will be blown away soon. Only the main square is covered, so that is an encouraging sign.

14.6

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A length ball outside off, perhaps a cutter, played towards short third man.

14.5

1

Short again, barely comes off the deck. Cameron swivels and pulls this through mid-wicket for a run.

14.4

1

A short ball, pulled through mid-wicket for a single.

It is drizzling now. Getting heavier by the minute as well but the umpires are not stopping play. Perhaps they are expecting this to be a passing shower.

14.3

1

On a length, around off, tucked through mid-wicket for a single.

14.2

.

Excellent piece of fielding. Around off, Bancroft pushes this through the covers but Callum Ferguson dives to his right to make a terrific stop.

14.1

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A length ball outside off, Bancroft plays inside the line. The ball comes in a long way and beats the inside edge, dying on its way to the keeper.

Chris Tremain is back into the attack. 2-0-11-1 his figures so far.

13.6

1

A single to end another good over for the visitors. 25 from the last two. The last ball is worked through mid-wicket for one.

13.5

4

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Momentum shifting towards Perth here. This is full and around off, Bancroft hits it hard towards long off. Morris runs to his left and goes down to pick the ball up but lets it through. Another boundary.

13.4

4

FOUR! Cleverly played! Runs now starting to come for Perth. Bancroft brings out the reverse sweep and hits it nice and fine on the off side. Sandhu hares after it but finishes second best.

13.3

1

On the pads again, David flicks it towards the leg side and takes one.

13.2

1

On off, CB pushes it towards cover for one.

13.1

1

Fires it on the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Jonathan Cook is back on! 3-0-24-1 for him, with a change of ends.

12.6

2

Now a couple to end! Shorter and on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket. They take one, think of a second and then go for it. Complete it in the end.

12.5

6

SIX! All the way! First biggie in the innings! Sandhu bowls it a little too full and pays the price. Bancroft lofts it nicely, gets it right off the middle and it clears the long off fence. Perth will love a few more of these.

12.4

1

A short one, David plays it nicely through square leg for another single.

12.3

1

One more length delivery around off, it is guided towards the man at point for one.

12.2

1

On middle, David works it nicely on the leg side and gets to the other end.

12.1

2

Nice shot! Fuller and around off, David times it nicely through covers for two.

11.6

1

Another slower one, David plays it nicely towards mid on and gets to the other end.

11.5

1

Edgy run! Outside off, Bancroft looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.

11.4

1

Clever batting! Taps this one on the off side and takes a single.

11.3

4

FOUR! He is off the mark in style! That is very nicely played! It is short and on middle, David waits for it and then pulls it through mid-wicket. It beats the dive of the fielder there and races to the fence.

Tim David walks out to bat.

11.2

W

OUT! In the air... taken! Another one bites the dust! Turner is out of here now. Another low score for him in this year's Big Bash. A good short ball this, Turner fails to get on top of the bounce as he tries to pull. It hits the top edge and lobs towards mid on. Hales dives forward and takes another catch. Even 120 looks farfetched now.

11.1

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A slower one around off, it is guided towards point.

Daniel Sams is back!

10.6

1

So 10 from the over, a good one for the visitors. The last ball is eased down to long on for one.

10.5

1

Make that 9 as a single as the ball is driven to covers.

10.4

4

FOUR! Nicely played! A welcome boundary for the visitors! A full toss and Bancroft sweeps it fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence. 8 runs from the over so far.

10.3

2

Another two! On middle, it is worked wide of the fielder at long on. When boundaries are hard to come by, running between the wickets becomes crucial.

10.2

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Floats it up on off, it is hit hard but towards cover.

10.1

2

Good running! Risky run though, not sure that is needed at the moment. This ball on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket. They take one and go for the second. Ross picks the ball up and fires it to the keeper who whips the bails off and appeals. Bancroft is in.

Jonathan Cook is back!

9.6

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An appeal but the umpire is unmoved! This is angled into the pads. Turner looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Another successful over for the hosts.

9.5

.

Goes full and on the stumps, this is pushed back to the bowler.

Ashton Turner walks out to bat.

9.4

W

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Liam Livingstone's struggle comes to an end. 27 balls for him without scoring a boundary and Perth are in huge trouble here. It is a slow bumper outside off, Liam looks to pull but then tries to pull out. Too late, it goes off the edge and Lenton takes a good catch diving forward.

9.3

1

On the shorter side, Cameron looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the off side for one.

9.2

1

Just a single! Goes wide again and full outside off, Liam goes after it. It goes off the bottom part of the bat towards cover for one.

9.1

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One more dot! Short and outside off, Liam looks to cut but misses. Once again the ball seems to stick in the surface.

Time-Out has been signaled!

8.6

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A dot to end another top class over from Morris! Shorter and outside off, Morris does not fiddle with it.

8.5

1

On the shorter side, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.

8.4

1

A direct hit but CB is well in! A full toss on middle, it is hit towards mid on. The batters take off and a single is taken.

8.3

.

Three dots in a row! On off, Bancroft works it to mid-wicket.

8.2

.

Some swing for Morris there! It is a low full toss, it tails back in. Bancroft looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

8.1

.

On a length and around off, Bancroft pushes it to covers.

Chris Morris is back!

7.6

1

On the pads, it is worked towards short fine leg for one more single. 50 up for Perth.

7.5

1

A full toss outside off, it is hit hard down towards long off for one.

7.4

1

Good fielding! Bancroft brings out the paddle sweep, he hits it nice and fine. The fielder at short fine leg dives to his right and saves three for his side.

Cameron Bancroft walks out to bat.

7.3

W

OUT! Straight to the man! Mitchell Marsh is out of here and Perth are in trouble! The bowling change does the trick. It is extremely full and on middle, Marsh looks to go big but the ball is too full to get the desired elevation. He hits it straight to long on where Hales makes no mistake.

7.2

1

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

7.1

2

LL steps out but Cook fires it outside off. Livingstone strokes it through wide mid off and gets two.

Jonathan Cook is back! 1-0-8-0 his figures.

6.6

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Close! Shorter and just outside off, Marsh slashes, it is a little too close to play that shot. he gets beaten.

6.5

4

FOUR! Up and over! A top edge but a boundary! Shorter and it is the slower one. Marsh looks to pull but his one hand comes off the handle. He gets a top edge which clears mid on and goes into the fence. A much-needed boundary.

6.4

2

On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket and two is taken.

6.3

.

Hit hard but does not beat the fielder! Fuller and on off, Marsh powers it towards the mid off fielder.

6.2

1

Liam takes a few steps down the track and works this shorter delivery down to long on for one.

6.1

1

A full slower one outside off, it is hit through covers for one.

Gurinder Sandhu is back! He bowled just the one over before this and only went for 2.

5.6

1

Another single! Shorter and around off, it is guided through point for one. So an excellent Powerplay for the Thunder. Perth are just the 36 for 1 after it.

5.5

1

Liam comes down the track again but once again fails to time it well. It rolls towards the off side for a quick run.

5.4

1

Nicely played! Shorter and around off, it is guided through point for one.

5.3

.

Excellent delivery! It is a off cutter, it is just behind a driving length outside off. Marsh goes after it but gets beaten.

5.2

1

Right off the middle but only a single! Shorter and around off, Liam pulls but straight towards deep square leg.

5.1

.

Livingstone comes down the track again. This is banged short. Liam looks to cut but gets an underedge towards the keeper.

4.6

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A dot to end a successful over for Morris. On off, this is pushed towards the man at covers.

4.5

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Marsh goes a little too hard at it. He looks to drive it on the off side but does so away from his body. He gets an inside edge onto the pads.

4.4

2

Gets a full toss first up and on the pads, it is worked behind square on the leg side for two. The Perth skipper is underway.

Mitchell Marsh walks out to bat.

4.3

W

OUT! TIMBER! That is an excellent reply from Morris. A corner of a yorker from Morris to get rid of Inglis. CM is pumped up. It is at the base of the off pole. Inglis fails to get his bat down in time and is cleaned up. Good wicket as Inglis was looking good out there. This is a good start for the hosts.

4.2

4

FOUR! Excellent batting from Inglis! He is really taking the pressure of Liam who is not timing it that well. Another boundary from him. He brings out the paddle scoop again. Morris bowls it a touch outside off. Inglis manages to get bat on ball and it goes over the fielder at short fine leg and into the fence.

4.1

1

Takes a couple of steps down the track. Morris bangs it a touch short. Livingstone looks to pull but it goes off the inner half towards square leg for one.

Chris Morris to bowl now!

3.6

1

Resists this time! He gently pushes this ball on off towards cover for one. A good start by Sams.

3.5

.

BEATEN! On the shorter side and outside off, LL slashes but misses. Sense a big shot coming here from Livingstone. He is 9 from 14.

3.4

1

On middle, it grips off the surface again. Inglis waits for it and works it on the leg side for a single.

3.3

1

The seam-up delivery, it is shorter and on off, skids through. Livingstone is hurried into the pull shot. It goes towards wide mid on for one.

3.2

2

Finds the gap this time but the shot is not convincing. It is a slower ball outside off, Livingstone plays a check-shot. It goes through cover-point and two is taken. Once again the ball held in the surface.

3.1

.

A slower one, fuller in length and outside off, Livingstone strokes it but finds cover. Livingstone is struggling to find the gaps.

Another change as Daniel Sams is into the attack!

2.6

2

A couple to end an expensive first by CT! It is on the pads, it is worked through the leg side for a couple. This is a watchful start from the Perth openers.

2.5

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Inglis makes room but Tremain follows him, Inglis pushes it to mid on.

2.4

4

FOUR! Innovation and it comes off! Inglis brings out the paddle scoop, he is helped by Tremain as he bowls it on the leg stump. It is hit over short fine leg for a boundary.

2.3

1

On the pads again, this is worked through square leg for one.

2.2

2

On the shorter side and it is on off, Livingstone pulls it through mid-wicket. It is not perfectly timed but hit well enough to take two.

2.1

1lb

A muted appeal! This is on a length and on the pads, Inglis looks to whip it on the leg side. He misses to get hit on the thigh pad. It rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

Chris Tremain is on now!

1.6

.

Another cracking shot but straight to the fielder! Fuller and on off, Livingstone hits it right off the middle but finds mid off. A tidy start from Sandhu.

1.5

.

Nice shot but for no runs! Fuller and around off, Livingstone creams it but straight to covers.

1.4

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On the middle stump and it is on a length. Liam shows the full face of the bat and strokes it back to the bowler.

1.3

1

A yorker on middle, Inglis gets his bat down in time and works it through square leg for one.

1.2

1

Another back of a length delivery around off, Liam pushes it through covers for one.

1.1

.

Slightly shorter and around off, it seems to have stuck in the wicket. Livingstone initially lined-up to pull it but then due to the lack of pace, keeps it out.

Gurinder Sandhu to bowl from the other end.

0.6

1

A single to end a good first over for Perth! On middle, Livingstone strokes it to long on and retains strike.

0.5

.

A dot! Very full and on middle, LL strokes it back to the bowler.

0.4

1

Follows the boundary with a single as he pushes it down to long on. Good batting.

0.3

4

FOUR! First boundary of the game and it is off the bat of Inglis. He brings out the sweep, plays this ball outside off behind square on the leg side and bags a boundary.

0.2

1

Livingstone is underway now! He eases it down to long on and gets to the other end.

0.1

1

Perth are off the mark! This is flatter and on middle, Inglis looks to drive it with a straight bat but it goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for one.

We are all set for the action to begin! The Thunder players make their way out to the middle. They are followed by the Perth openers, Liam Livingstone and Josh Inglis. A spinner to begin with for the hosts, it is Jonathan Cook who will start the proceedings. Here we go...

Sydney Thunder (Playing XI) - Usman Khawaja, Alex Hales, Callum Ferguson(C), Alex Ross, Arjun Nair, Daniel Sams, Jay Lenton(WK), Chris Morris, Chris Tremain (IN FOR LIAM BOWE), Jonathan Cook and Gurinder Sandhu.

Perth Scorchers (Playing XI) - Liam Livingstone, Josh Inglis(WK), Mitchell Marsh(C), Cameron Bancroft, Ashton Turner, Tim David (IN FOR KURTIS PATTERSON), Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kelly, Morne Morkel (IN FOR CHRIS JORDAN) and Fawad Ahmed.

BAT FLIP - Mitchell Marsh has won the flip of the bat and PERTH SCORCHERS WILL BAT FIRST.

Coming to the Thunder, it is the other way around. A loss would certainly see them knocked out. But a win does not guarantee them a spot in the playoffs either! Too many mathematics. Never impressed my math professor in school or college, so will not try to confuse or impress you either. Let the game unfold and let the situation take care of itself.

The best thing for the Scorchers is that their destiny is in their own hands. Win here and make it through to the playoffs. A loss though, may not necessarily rule them out. They will then have to hope that both Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat lose their final fixtures.

It is Australia day and also the penultimate day of the league stage! With no international cricket around here, nothing better than celebrating it with a multiple dose of T20 cricket. Super Sunday sees games 54 and 55 and the first of those will witness the clash between Sydney Thunder and the Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Hello and a warm welcome!

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Match 54, Sydney, January 26, 2020, 09:15 AM

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