11:59 AM IST FINN ALLEN WINS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD FOR HIS EXPLOSIVE KNOCK. He says they knew coming into the game that a win was crucial, especially with the Stars match on Saturday, as they push for a home final. He adds that it was pleasing to see the boys put together a strong, solid performance. He also mentions having a slight hamstring scare early in the tournament and experiencing something similar again tonight. Looking ahead, he says the next two games will be massive for the team. He finishes by noting that Mitchell Marsh took a knock to the heel but expects him to pull up fine.
11:54 AM IST That wraps up our coverage of this contest, with the Perth Scorchers cruising to a comfortable victory. We hope you’ve enjoyed the action. Don’t miss Match 37 of BBL|15 tomorrow, January 16, as cross-town rivals Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder go head-to-head at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Play gets underway at 1.45 PM IST (8.15 PM GMT), and we’ll be back well ahead of the first ball with comprehensive pre-match build-up, expert analysis, and exclusive insights. Until then, take care and goodbye!
11:53 AM IST Presentation time...
11:53 AM IST For the Renegades, Sam Elliott was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets, while Adam Zampa and Doggett bowled tidy spells and picked up one wicket each. With this victory, the Scorchers move up to second place on the table, while the Renegades’ season comes to an end with the loss.
11:53 AM IST The Perth Scorchers were outstanding with the ball and in the field, making the most of their chances. Cooper Connolly and Mahli Beardman impressed with two wickets each, while Aaron Hardie and Luke Holt chipped in with one apiece to cap off a strong bowling performance. Earlier, the Scorchers batted first and posted a mammoth 219/7, with Finn Allen leading from the front. He smashed 101 off 53 balls and was well supported by the rest of the batting lineup, who contributed valuable cameos.
11:50 AM IST Chasing a daunting target of 220, the Renegades never found momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. Tim Seifert (66) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (42) offered brief resistance, but the rest of the batting line-up crumbled under sustained pressure, with the innings closing at 169/7. Seifert put on 49 for the second wicket with Fraser-McGurk and added a further 60 with Sam Elliott, yet the required rate continued to climb. Ultimately, the Renegades fell well short in their final home game of the season.