Mitchell Marsh’s 102 and Aaron Hardy’s 94 runs helped Perth Scorchers register an emphatic win over Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL. 15

Perth Scorchers 2026 started on a strong note with a spectacular 40 run win over Hobart Hurricane At Bellerive Oval. The day began with the announcement Michelle Marsh As Australia’s permanent T20 captain, “Bison” celebrated with a brutal century that laid the foundation for the Scorchers’ masterclass.

Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardie lead Perth Scorchers to huge score

If there were any doubts about Marsh’s form or his suitability for Australian T20 captaincy, he dispelled them all in the Hobart night sky with a breathtaking century that helped Perth Scorchers post a mammoth score of 229/3 against the Hurricanes.

It was not just a captain’s innings; It was a statement. A declaration of intent from a man clearly thriving under the burden of expectation. Just hours after being confirmed as Australia’s T20 World Cup leaders, Marsh took to the crease at Bellerive Oval and produced a batting exhibition that left fans, commentators and certainly the Hurricanes bowlers in awe.

Marsh’s innings of 102 runs off just 58 balls was a perfectly balanced attack. He started off with the usual belligerence, finding the line with ease, but once settled down shifted gears into truly devastating pace. The scorecard tells part of the story: 11 fours and 5 sixes. But it doesn’t fully capture the full power and timing behind each. There was a special “golden moment” in the 14th over where he demolished the innings Michelle OwenGoing 4, 6, 6, 4 in a brutal display of clean hitting.

And he wasn’t alone in the fireworks! Partnership with In-Form aaron hardy (A stormy innings of 94* off 43 balls) was absolutely phenomenal. The 164-run partnership turned a strong start into an utterly dominant one, giving the Hurricanes a huge challenge.

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Hobart Hurricanes’ chase falters despite a spirited effort from the middle order

Chasing 230 always required a miracle, and while the Hurricanes showed flashes of talent, they were never ahead of the required run rate. Storms started with intention, with intention Tim Ward Provided the early momentum with a quickfire innings of 27 runs off 17 balls. However, the required rate increased rapidly, forcing Hobart’s batsmen to play high-risk shots. contribution from Nikhil Chaudhary (15 out of 31) and Matthew Wade (29 runs from 14) briefly raised hopes as the Hurricanes continued to chase the target in the middle overs.

Despite a flurry of boundaries, Hobart never really gained control of the chase. Regular wickets prevented any sustained momentum, and the asking rate became beyond reach. ashton agar Performed exceptionally well with the ball for Perth, taking three crucial wickets to break the Hurricanes’ backbone, while Hardie and joel paris Connected with timely successes. Hobart eventually closed at 189 for 9, well short of the mammoth target.

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