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PERTH: Hosts Perth Scorchers handed a nine-wicket drubbing to Hobart Hurricanes in their Big Bash League (BBL) 2023/24 fixture at the Perth Stadium.
The comfortable victory takes Perth Scorchers to second position on the BBL 2023/24 points table.
The Hurricanes scored 172-8 after electing to bat first with Chris Jordan scoring a half-century.
He struck six boundaries and five maximums on his way to a blistering 20-ball 59. Nikhil Chaudhary chipped in with his handy 40 off 31 deliveries with six boundaries to his name.
Jason Behrendorff was the pick of Scorchers bowlers with his impressive figures of 4-25.
The Scorchers successfully chased the 173-run target with ease. Zak Crawley and Aaron Hardie scored unbeaten fifties as the side completed the victory in 16.1 overs.
The latter fared better as he scored 85 from 45 balls with four fours and five sixes to his name. The former played a steady knock as he struck six fours and a maximum on his way to 46-ball 65.
They put on a 157-run partnership on the second wicket.
As far as the BBL 2023/24 points table is concerned, Brisbane Heat top with five points.
They are followed by Perth Scorchers (5), Sydney Sixers (4), Adelaide Strikers (3), Melbourne Renegades (1), Sydney Thunder (0), Hobart Hurricanes (0) and Melbourne Stars (0).
