Perth Scorchers continued their brilliant run in the on-going Big bash League with another win in the tournament on Wednesday in Melbourne. The Scorchers defeated Melbourne Renegades by 21 runs.
Batting first, the Perth Scorchers side rode on an aggressive batting from Mitchell Marsh who struck a 53-ball 86 which included five maximums and as many fours to post 206/5 in 20 overs.
Apart from him, Laurie Evans also chipped in with a brisk and unbeaten 42 off 16.
Kane Richardson was the pick of the bowlers for the Renegades after he returned with figures of 3/33 in 4 overs.
In reply, the Melbourne team lost an early wicket but Aaron Finch and Nic Maddinson stitched a 130-run partnership before Maddinson departed for 67 off 41.
Finch followed him soon after scoring 68 off 43. The Renegades lost the plot after Finch’s departure and failed to get back on track to eventually end the innings at 185/5 in 20 overs.
Mitchell Marsh picked up one wicket for the side for 20 runs in 3 overs.
Marsh who was later adjudged player of the match admitted that the track had much on offer for the batters.
“Great win. Was a good test for us. Great hitting from Finchy and Maddinson. Was a beautiful batting surface. We felt 180 was par, so glad to take 200 because they batted well. I've been just sticking to the process and doing the basics. I'm enjoying myself a lot. It (Maddinson's wicket) was really pleasing, if I didn't then it was probably game over for us,” he said after the game.