Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Score, Match 23 of Big Bash League 2025-26

OUT! Caught. Aaron Hardie to Lloyd Pope. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Couch. That's it. The Perth Scorchers win by 33 runs. The Scorchers' bowlers delivered an excellent performance, with Joel Paris leading the way by picking up three wickets. Ashton Turner and Aaron Hardie provided strong support, claiming two wickets each. The Adelaide Strikers' batters fought hard, but they continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, which hurt their chase. Liam Scott was the top scorer for the Strikers with 33 runs, while Matt Short contributed 31. Joel Paris is the Player of the Match.

Joel Paris to Tabraiz Shamsi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

Joel Paris to Lloyd Pope. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hobson.

Joel Paris to Tabraiz Shamsi. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, dropped catch by Marsh.

Joel Paris to Lloyd Pope. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Curtis.

Joel Paris to Lloyd Pope. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

Joel Paris to Lloyd Pope. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

Mahli Beardman to Tabraiz Shamsi. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

Mahli Beardman to Tabraiz Shamsi. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Fanning.

Mahli Beardman to Tabraiz Shamsi. Short, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

Mahli Beardman to Tabraiz Shamsi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

FOUR! Mahli Beardman to Tabraiz Shamsi. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the back foot working, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.

OUT! Caught. Mahli Beardman to Jamie Overton. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, outside edge, caught by Curtis. Edged and gone.

Joel Paris to Lloyd Pope. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Fanning.

OUT! Caught. Joel Paris to Luke Wood. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side backing away driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Hobson. That's gone miles up in the air, took ages to come down.

APPEAL! Joel Paris to Luke Wood. Reverse Swing-In short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for 1 run, fielded by Curtis, appeal made for Caught. There is an appeal for caught, but the umpire signalled it as wide.

FOUR! Joel Paris to Luke Wood. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

OUT! Caught. Joel Paris to Jerrssis Wadia. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Connolly. Connolly makes no mistake.

Joel Paris to Jerrssis Wadia. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, to backward point for no runs, shy attempt by Beardman.

Joel Paris to Jamie Overton. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Fanning.

Aaron Hardie to Jerrssis Wadia. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Connolly.

OUT! Caught. Aaron Hardie to Liam Scott. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point, caught by Marsh. Wickets are falling like a pack of cards.

FOUR! Aaron Hardie to Liam Scott. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Aaron Hardie to Liam Scott. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

Aaron Hardie to Jamie Overton. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Paris.

Aaron Hardie to Jamie Overton. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs.

Cooper Connolly to Liam Scott. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Curtis.

Cooper Connolly to Jamie Overton. Quicker ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.

SIX! Cooper Connolly to Jamie Overton. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Cooper Connolly to Liam Scott. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Hobson.