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Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 16th Match

t20Perth Scorchers won by 71 runs
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
30 Dec 2025, 1:45 pm IST
sydney thunder won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Perth Scorchers
Perth Scorchers Inning Score: 202 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Mitchell Marshc Billings b McAndrew670185.71
Finn Allenc Matthew Gilkes b R Topley11911122.22
Cooper Connollyc Chris Green b Daniel Sams282721103.7
Josh Inglisc T Sangha b Daniel Sams13911144.44
Ashton Turnernot out994188241.46
Laurie Evanslbw b Shadab Khan10701142.86
Aaron Hardiec Billings b R Topley281650175
Wes Agarc Matthew Gilkes b Daniel Sams5310166.67
Joel Parisc Sam Konstas b Daniel Sams01000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Nathan McAndrew03025100
Reece Topley04034200
Chris Green03035000
Daniel Sams04051400
Shadab Khan03029100
Tanveer Sangha03027001
Sydney Thunder Inning Score: 131
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
David Warnerc Finn Allen b Mahli Beardman252102119.05
Matthew Gilkesrun out (Josh Inglis/Agar)331932173.68
Sam Konstasc Mahli Beardman b Aaron Hardie211921110.53
Cameron Bancroftc and b Cooper Connolly240050
Sam Billingsb Cooper Connolly01000
Daniel Samsc Josh Inglis b Joel Paris161320123.08
Shadab Khanc Laurie Evans b Joel Paris4400100
Chris Greenbatting561083.33
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Mahli Beardman04027102
Joel Paris03028202
Brody Couch02013001
Aaron Hardie01.306100
Cooper Connolly03026200
Ashton Agar01011000

Match Summary

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers - December 30, 2025

Summary: Perth Scorchers triumphed over Sydney Thunder by 71 runs in a high-scoring encounter at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Ashton Turner was the star of the show, scoring an unbeaten 99 runs, while Daniel Sams showcased his bowling prowess for Sydney Thunder by claiming four wickets.

Match Highlights

Perth Scorchers set a daunting target after being put into bat first by Sydney Thunder, who won the toss and opted to bowl. The Scorchers amassed a formidable total of 202/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was spearheaded by a blistering performance from Ashton Turner, who scored an unbeaten 99 off just 41 balls, hitting 8 fours and 8 sixes, showcasing his dominance with a remarkable strike rate of 241.46.

Supporting roles came from Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie, each contributing useful knocks of 28 runs. Daniel Sams was the standout bowler for the Thunder, picking up four wickets for 51 runs in his spell, including crucial dismissals of Connolly and Josh Inglis.

In response, Sydney Thunder struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Perth Scorchers bowling attack. Matthew Gilkes was the top scorer for the Thunder with a quickfire 33 off 19 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalize on starts. David Warner added 25 runs at the top of the order but fell to Mahli Beardman’s bowling.

The Scorchers’ bowlers shared the wickets around, with Mahli Beardman and Joel Paris taking two wickets each, ensuring that Sydney Thunder were bowled out for just 131 runs in 17.3 overs. Cooper Connolly's all-round performance included two crucial wickets as well.

Key Performances

  • Ashton Turner: Unbeaten on 99 runs off 41 balls.
  • Daniel Sams: Took 4 wickets for 51 runs.
  • Matthew Gilkes: Top scored for Sydney Thunder with 33 runs.
  • Mahli Beardman & Joel Paris: Each took two wickets for Perth Scorchers.

The victory was comprehensive as Perth Scorchers executed their game plan effectively, both with bat and ball, to secure a convincing win over Sydney Thunder.