Perth Scorchers Made a strong score of 202 runs for eight wickets against sydney thunder in the 16th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at the Sydney Showground Stadium on December 30 after the Thunder captain david warner Opted to field first. ashton turnerAn explosive inning of 99 not out off 41 balls almost took his team to a score of over 210, but he missed out on a century on an exciting night of T20 competition. The game turned quickly with strong strikes by the Thunder’s bowlers, highlighted by Tanveer SanghaAmazing diving catch to dismiss josh inglis,
Tanvir Sangha grabs the shouter to send Josh Inglis back
When the flood lights sparkled due to the fielding of thunder Daniel Sams 5.3 overs Bowled a short ball on middle and leg which awkwardly edged Inglis, who was fresh from the Test team for this outing. Tight for room, Inglis lofted a top edge to deep square leg, where Sangha took off quickly, moved full length, and sent a blinder inches off the turf to send the Scorchers keeper-batsman back for 13 off nine balls.
That wicket took the Scorchers’ score to 34 for three, including the openers. Michelle Marsh (6) and finn allen (11) Validating the Thunder’s bold toss decision has already gone among the predictions of the high-scoring deck. Sangha’s athleticism, replayed repeatedly online, changed the momentum before Turner’s attack restarted the innings.
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Tanveer Sangha on dive 🫨
A few catches to remove Josh Inglis in his first match #bbl15, pic.twitter.com/C0xiJj3GRe
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Ashton Turner misses out on century as Perth Scorchers post huge score
Perth Scorchers found their spark after a slow start and he was the captain ashton turner Who lit up the night with a breathtaking counter-attack. By the time drinks were taken at half-time, Perth were reeling at 86 for three, but Turner had other ideas. He immediately changed gears and destroyed the bowling with a fearless display of clean hitting. His half-century came off just 22 balls, hitting a mixture of sharp fours and sky-scraping sixes as the momentum quickly swung in Perth’s favour.
Turner put things together first cooper connollyAnd the pair took the score beyond 100 before taking it further. Even after the fall of the wicket, the Scorchers did not lose their rhythm. Turner continues the attack aaron hardyThe bowlers were hammered in all parts and ensured that Perth finished with a strong score. The Thunder managed to counter-attack through Sams, who took four wickets Shadab Khan Achieved an important success. Nevertheless, Turner’s innings was the story of the night, ending cruelly on 99 as Perth reached 202 for eight, leaving the Thunder facing a tough challenge under Sydney lights.
