Two-time BBL champions Perth Scorchers qualified for BBL 06 semi-finals with a clinical seven-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes.
Needing 135 to win the match, the Perth Based-outfit romped to victory in the 14th over. The Scorchers began their chase poorly as Sam Whiteman was dismissed when the score was only 12 but a 82-run partnership between Michael Klinger (29) and Shaun Marsh (57) set the tone for an easy chase. Both batsmen were dismissed in quick succession but Adam Voges (20) and Ashton Turner (16) took the Scorchers home without any further hiccup.
Earlier, some disciplined bowling from Adam Voges’ men did not let the Hurricanes batsmen free their arms as they were reduced to a paltry 134. At 62 for 2 in the 10th over, the Hurricanes were looking well placed to get a good total, but four wickets inside 24 runs derailed their innings. Jonathan Wells (28) and Clive Rose (29) steadied the ship with an unbeaten 46-run partnership but could not score quick runs towards the end.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the match:
https://twitter.com/stuart_maurice/status/822715445065039872
Love to see @shaunmarsh9 doing what he does best. Great work @ScorchersBBL!!
— Neroli Meadows (@Neroli_Meadows) January 21, 2017
Scorchers win by 7 wickets!! ????
They take the top spot on the #BBL06 ladder! #MadeTough @ScorchersBBL @tweetperth pic.twitter.com/ijzdfV0Rut— Emma Payne (@emmainperth_) January 21, 2017
What a season! All down to the last round and finals now sorted! @SixersWBBL @ScorchersBBL @HurricanesWBBL @HeatWBBL for #WBBL02.
— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) January 21, 2017
Well played @ScorchersBBL – 6th consecutive #bigbash finals appearance. 100% record continues @WACA_Cricket
— Charlie Gunningham (@ChazGunningham) January 21, 2017
For the 6th consecutive time,
Perth Scorchers have made into the Semi finals.2 times champions,2 times runner up & last year they lost in SF— arfan (@Im__Arfan) January 21, 2017
recruiters are worse than Malthouse, #daisy
— Johnny Ashler (@JohnnyAshler) January 21, 2017
The @HurricanesBBL are officially the most frustrating sporting team in Australia. All talent no go. Coach has to go.
— Rex Eastley (@EastleyRex) January 21, 2017