Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder स्कोर, Match 16 of Big Bash League 2025-26

OUT! Caught. Brody Couch to Reece Topley. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Turner. That's the end of the match, as the Perth Scorchers seal a comprehensive 71-run victory. The Thunder endured a difficult innings, with wickets falling regularly despite a solid start from David Warner, who made 25. Matthew Gilkes was the top-scorer with an aggressive 33, while Sam Konstas showed intent with 21, but the middle order failed to capitalise. The bowling effort was well shared, with Aaron Hardie and Cooper Connolly claiming two wickets each, supported by Joel Paris and Brody Couch. The Player of the Match award goes to Ashton Turner for his outstanding performance.

Brody Couch to Reece Topley. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, to backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Marsh, shy attempt by Connolly, fielded by Allen.

Brody Couch to Reece Topley. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, run save by Beardman.

Ashton Agar to Reece Topley. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

Ashton Agar to Tanveer Sangha. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.

Ashton Agar to Tanveer Sangha. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Ashton Agar to Tanveer Sangha. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.

Ashton Agar to Tanveer Sangha. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Ashton Agar to Tanveer Sangha. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, in the air under control to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Marsh.

Brody Couch to Reece Topley. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Brody Couch to Reece Topley. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

OUT! Caught. Brody Couch to Nathan McAndrew. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Agar. Agar makes no mistake.

FOUR! Brody Couch to Nathan McAndrew. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

Brody Couch to Nathan McAndrew. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Connolly.

FOUR! Brody Couch to Nathan McAndrew. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.

Wide Brody Couch to Nathan McAndrew. Off cutter short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

Aaron Hardie to Tanveer Sangha. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

OUT! Caught. Aaron Hardie to Chris Green. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Allen. Spectacular catch by Allen.

Aaron Hardie to Nathan McAndrew. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Allen.

OUT! Caught. Aaron Hardie to Sam Konstas. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Beardman. Konstas tries to attack, but it goes straight into the hands of the fielder.

Aaron Hardie to Chris Green. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

Aaron Hardie to Sam Konstas. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Allen.

Mahli Beardman to Chris Green. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Mahli Beardman to Chris Green. Short, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Mahli Beardman to Chris Green. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Mahli Beardman to Chris Green. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler for no runs.

FOUR! Mahli Beardman to Chris Green. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Mahli Beardman to Sam Konstas. Off cutter length ball, down leg side backing away flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Agar.

OUT! Caught. Joel Paris to Shadab Khan. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Evans. Shadab Khan is gone cheaply.

Joel Paris to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.