⋐BBL⋑ Big Bash League Finale / We have our Winners / Presented by 'wasteyouryouth' /

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Urgh... Should've wrapped them under 250 but we let Shadab Khan get away with extra runs that are probably going to end up hurting us in the end. I hope our batting doesn't let us down, but against a bowling attack of Adelaide's calibre, chasing 282 may already be a foregone conclusion.

Also. Great job with the presentation @wasteyouryouth. You may have a future with this.

 

[Pinch hitter]

@wasteyouryouth Show is a massive hit... Ad revenue going sky high...

 

[Till Valhalla]

Ban the new commie.

 

[CerealKiller]

I was expecting 350 after that start. Jewell was phenomenal, never expected this innings from him. Waste and Gambhir brought us bad luck. Gambhir was reciting spells against Kohli the whole time, that’s why he couldn’t accelerate. Waste's malicious presence was not good for our middle order, they collapsed quickly. Thankfully Shaddy is immune to such nonsense.
We will call an exorcist in the innings break to free ourselves from Gambhir's and Waste's curses, and i am sure we will defend this total

 

[wasteyouryouth]

BIG BASH LEAGUE BIG BASH FINAL

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers

Previously on the wasteyouryouth show... After batting first, the @ABDULLAH and @CerealKiller led Adelaide Strikers scored 281 for 8 in their 50 overs. Now for the response from Perth Scorchers. After enjoying a half-time beverage or three and some complientary meat pies I settled back into my reclining chair. Through my binoculars, I can see @Na Maloom Afraad & @TSPrathik in the huddle giving their Scorchers a team talk. They look confident, but so do the Strikers openers as they stride to onto the ground. One can only hope that they are able to deliver us a decent run chase.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (Hard Pitch)

Perth Scorchers​	Adelaide Strikers​
Fakhar Zaman Jake Doran Steven Smith Harry Tector Ashton Turner Sikandar Raza Daniel Sams Sean Abbott Jasprit Bumrah Joel Paris Patrick Dooley	Matt Renshaw Caleb Jewell Virat Kohli Joe Root Tim David Matthew Wade Shadab Khan Ashton Agar Pat Cummins Shaheen Afridi Peter Siddle

PERTH SCORCHERS NEED 282 RUNS TO WIN FROM 50 OVERS AT 5.64 RPO

PERTH SCORCHERS INNINGS

0.1  Afridi to Zaman, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.2  Afridi to Zaman, one run, One more to the total
0.3  Afridi to Doran, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.4  Afridi to Doran, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Afridi to Doran, no run, Left alone by Jake Doran
0.6  Afridi to Doran, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi       

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS       1/0
         (R/R:  1.00   R/R Req:  5.73)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-1-0
         Jake Doran            0(4b)
         Fakhar Zaman          1(2b) 

1.1  Cummins to Zaman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
1.2  Cummins to Zaman, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Pat Cummins, giving that a wide
1.2  Cummins to Zaman, three runs, Great work by Root saved a certain boundary
1.3  Cummins to Doran, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Cummins to Doran, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.4  Cummins to Zaman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Cummins to Zaman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
1.6  Cummins to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman missed that one by a mile

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS       7/0
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  5.73)
         Pat Cummins          1.0-0-6-0
         Fakhar Zaman          4(8b)
         Jake Doran            1(5b) 

2.1  Siddle to Doran, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Siddle to Doran, no run, Jake Doran was completely deceived
2.3  Siddle to Doran, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.4  Siddle to Zaman, FOUR, Peter Siddle cant belive it
2.5  Siddle to Zaman, one run, One more to the total
2.6  Siddle to Doran, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      13/0
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  5.72)
         Peter Siddle         1.0-0-6-0
         Jake Doran            2(9b)
         Fakhar Zaman          9(10b 1X4) 

3.1  Cummins to Zaman, one run, That is very well run by Jake Doran        
3.2  Cummins to Doran, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  Cummins to Doran, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.4  Cummins to Doran, no run, Jake Doran was completely deceived
3.5  Cummins to Doran, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Cummins to Zaman, one run, Great cooperation between Fakhar Zaman and Jake Doran        

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      16/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Pat Cummins          2.0-0-9-0
         Jake Doran            3(13b)
         Fakhar Zaman         11(12b 1X4) 

4.1  Siddle to Zaman, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
4.2  Siddle to Zaman, no run, Left alone by Fakhar Zaman
4.3  Siddle to Zaman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
4.4  Siddle to Zaman, one run, Great cooperation between Fakhar Zaman and Jake Doran        
4.5  Siddle to Doran, one run, That is very well run by Fakhar Zaman      
4.6  Siddle to Zaman, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 5  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      21/0
         (R/R:  4.20   R/R Req:  5.80)
         Peter Siddle         2.0-0-11-0
         Jake Doran            4(14b)
         Fakhar Zaman         15(17b 1X4) 

5.1  Afridi to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman was completely deceived
5.2  Afridi to Zaman, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi       
5.3  Afridi to Zaman, FOUR, Fakhar Zaman is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.4  Afridi to Zaman, no run, Defensively played by Fakhar Zaman
5.5  Afridi to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Afridi to Doran, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      26/0
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  5.82)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-6-0
         Jake Doran            4(15b)
         Fakhar Zaman         20(22b 2X4) 

6.1  Siddle to Zaman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
6.2  Siddle to Zaman, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Siddle       
6.3  Siddle to Doran, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4  Siddle to Doran, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
6.5  Siddle to Zaman, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.6  Siddle to Doran, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 7  (4 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      30/0
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  5.86)
         Peter Siddle         3.0-0-14-0
         Fakhar Zaman         21(25b 2X4)
         Jake Doran            6(18b) 

7.1  Afridi to Doran, no run, Jake Doran was completely deceived
7.2  Afridi to Doran, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Afridi to Doran, one run, One more to the total
7.4  Afridi to Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman was completely deceived
7.5  Afridi to Zaman, OUT, Peter Siddle takes an easy catch to dismiss Fakhar Zaman

         Fakhar Zaman           21 (27b 2X4)
         c. Siddle      b. Afridi

Perth lose their first wicket in the powerplay. Fakhar Zaman falling to his fellow countryman, Shaheen Afridi. It had been a brisk start from Fakhar but he sliced an off drive to Peter Siddle on the edge of the circle. A crucial breakthrough.

7.6  Afridi to Smith, one run, Dropped! Kohli made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      32/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.95)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-8-1
         Jake Doran            7(21b)
         Steven Smith          1(1b)

What a time to be sat next to Gautam Gambhir. Steve Smith had sauntered to the crease, performed his bizarre routine preparation and then Shaheen stormed in. An uncharacteristic waft outside off stump from Smith caught the edge. It flew into the safe hands of Virat Kohli and then right out of them. "I TOLD YOU! I TOLD EVERYONE. EVERYONE!" shouted GG, waving a pointed finger around the room. How embarrassing.

8.1  Cummins to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
8.2  Cummins to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
8.3  Cummins to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
8.4  Cummins to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.5  Cummins to Doran, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
8.6  Cummins to Doran, one run, The misfield by Jewell allows yet another run

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      36/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Pat Cummins          3.0-0-13-0
         Steven Smith          4(5b)
         Jake Doran            8(23b) 

9.1  Afridi to Doran, one run, One more to the total
9.2  Afridi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.3  Afridi to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
9.4  Afridi to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
9.5  Afridi to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Jake Doran        
9.6  Afridi to Doran, no run, Left alone by Jake Doran

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      42/1
         (R/R:  4.20   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-14-1
         Jake Doran            9(25b)
         Steven Smith          9(9b 1X4) 

10.1  Cummins to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
10.2  Cummins to Smith, one run, Dropped! David made a big mess of that simple chance
10.3  Cummins to Doran, no run, Jake Doran missed that one by a mile
10.4  Cummins to Doran, one run, The misfield by Wade allows yet another run
10.5  Cummins to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
10.6  Cummins to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (7 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      49/1
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  5.97)
         Pat Cummins          4.0-0-20-0
         Jake Doran           10(27b)
         Steven Smith         15(13b 2X4) 

11.1  Siddle to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
11.2  Siddle to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Jake Doran        
11.3  Siddle to Doran, one run, Great cooperation between Jake Doran and Steven Smith      
11.4  Siddle to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Jake Doran        
11.5  Siddle to Doran, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jake Doran
11.6  Siddle to Doran, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      56/1
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  5.95)
         Peter Siddle         4.0-0-21-0
         Jake Doran           15(30b 1X4)
         Steven Smith         17(16b 2X4) 

12.1  Afridi to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
12.2  Afridi to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Jake Doran        
12.3  Afridi to Doran, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.4  Afridi to Doran, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.5  Afridi to Doran, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.6  Afridi to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (9 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      65/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.86)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-23-1
         Jake Doran           22(33b 1X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith         19(19b 2X4) 

13.1  Siddle to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
13.2  Siddle to Smith, one run, The misfield by Siddle allows yet another run
13.3  Siddle to Doran, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith      
13.4  Siddle to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Jake Doran        
13.5  Siddle to Doran, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.6  Siddle to Doran, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      69/1
         (R/R:  4.93   R/R Req:  5.92)
         Peter Siddle         5.0-0-25-0
         Steven Smith         21(22b 2X4)
         Jake Doran           24(36b 1X4 1X6) 

14.1  Cummins to Doran, no run, Left alone by Jake Doran
14.2  Cummins to Doran, no ball, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Jake Doran
14.2  Cummins to Doran, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Jake Doran
14.3  Cummins to Doran, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
14.4  Cummins to Doran, no run, Left alone by Jake Doran
14.5  Cummins to Doran, one run, Dropped! David made a big mess of that simple chance
14.6  Cummins to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Jake Doran        

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      78/1
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Pat Cummins          5.0-0-29-0
         Jake Doran           31(41b 1X4 2X6)
         Steven Smith         22(23b 2X4) 

15.1  Siddle to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
15.2  Siddle to Smith, three runs, Great work by Khan saved a certain boundary
15.3  Siddle to Doran, OUT, Ashton Agar takes an easy catch to dismiss Jake Doran

         Jake Doran             31 (42b 1X4 2X6)
         c. Agar        b. Siddle

15.4  Siddle to Tector, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.5  Siddle to Tector, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.6  Siddle to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      82/2
         (R/R:  5.13   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Peter Siddle         6.0-0-29-1
         Steven Smith         25(26b 2X4)
         Harry Tector          1(2b)

After we'd all calmed down (and someone had been asked to keep their mouth shut by security or face ejection from the VIP lounge) a steady partnership had been built between Smith and Doran. But, the wily old Banana-eater Peter Siddle stepped up to dismiss Jake Doran. Trying to find the rope all he could do was find Ashton Agar who took the grab with complete ease.

16.1  Cummins to Tector, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
16.2  Cummins to Tector, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Cummins to Tector, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.4  Cummins to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
16.5  Cummins to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
16.6  Cummins to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      

         End of over 17  (9 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      91/2
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Pat Cummins          6.0-0-38-0
         Steven Smith         29(29b 3X4)
         Harry Tector          6(5b 1X4) 

17.1  Afridi to Tector, no run, Harry Tector was completely deceived
17.2  Afridi to Tector, no ball, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
17.2  Afridi to Tector, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
17.3  Afridi to Tector, no run, Left alone by Harry Tector
17.4  Afridi to Tector, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith      
17.5  Afridi to Smith, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shaheen Afridi, giving that a wide
17.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.6  Afridi to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS      99/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  5.72)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-31-1
         Harry Tector         11(9b 2X4)
         Steven Smith         30(32b 3X4) 

18.1  Siddle to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Harry Tector      
18.2  Siddle to Tector, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Harry Tector           11 (10b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Siddle

18.3  Siddle to Turner, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
18.4  Siddle to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Siddle to Smith, legbye, Steven Smith was completely deceived
18.6  Siddle to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     102/3
         (R/R:  5.37   R/R Req:  5.81)
         Peter Siddle         7.0-0-31-2
         Ashton Turner         1(2b)
         Steven Smith         31(35b 3X4)

Siddle again! This time removing Harry Tector who had barely had time to make his presence in the middle known. Three wickets down but the danger man, Steve Smith, still at the crease.

19.1  Cummins to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Ashton Turner     
19.2  Cummins to Turner, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith      
19.3  Cummins to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
19.4  Cummins to Smith, FOUR, Pat Cummins cant belive it
19.5  Cummins to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
19.6  Cummins to Turner, one run, The misfield by Renshaw allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     112/3
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Pat Cummins          7.0-0-48-0
         Steven Smith         39(39b 4X4)
         Ashton Turner         3(4b) 

20.1  Agar to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.2  Agar to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.3  Agar to Turner, one run, One more to the total
20.4  Agar to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Smith
20.5  Agar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
20.6  Agar to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 21  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     117/3
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  5.69)
         Ashton Agar          1.0-0-5-0
         Steven Smith         43(42b 5X4)
         Ashton Turner         4(7b) 

21.1  Afridi to Turner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi       
21.2  Afridi to Turner, three runs, Great work by Root saved a certain boundary
21.3  Afridi to Smith, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Afridi to Turner, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith      
21.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Afridi to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Ashton Turner     

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     123/3
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  5.68)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-37-1
         Ashton Turner         8(10b)
         Steven Smith         45(45b 5X4) 

22.1  Siddle to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
22.2  Siddle to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
22.3  Siddle to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
22.4  Siddle to Smith, one run, One more to the total
      Fifty for Steven Smith      
22.5  Siddle to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner missed that one by a mile
22.6  Siddle to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     128/3
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  5.70)
         Peter Siddle         8.0-0-36-2
         Ashton Turner         8(12b)
         Steven Smith         50(49b 6X4)

It was a glorious 50 from just 49 balls for Steven Smith. He showed everyone that he's obviously better than Virat Kohli in all formats, according to the whisperer sat in the seat beside me.

23.1  Agar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
23.2  Agar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
23.3  Agar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
23.4  Agar to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.5  Agar to Turner, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
23.5  Agar to Turner, one run, Great cooperation between Ashton Turner and Steven Smith      
23.6  Agar to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     133/3
         (R/R:  5.54   R/R Req:  5.73)
         Ashton Agar          2.0-0-10-0
         Steven Smith         53(54b 6X4)
         Ashton Turner         9(14b) 

24.1  Khan to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner was completely deceived
24.2  Khan to Turner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.3  Khan to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Khan to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner was completely deceived
24.5  Khan to Turner, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
24.5  Khan to Turner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.6  Khan to Turner, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     141/3
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req:  5.64)
         Shadab Khan          1.0-0-8-0
         Steven Smith         54(55b 6X4)
         Ashton Turner        15(20b) 

25.1  Siddle to Turner, one run, The misfield by Renshaw allows yet another run
25.2  Siddle to Smith, one run, The misfield by Jewell allows yet another run
25.3  Siddle to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.4  Siddle to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Siddle to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
25.6  Siddle to Turner, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     144/3
         (R/R:  5.54   R/R Req:  5.75)
         Peter Siddle         9.0-0-39-2
         Steven Smith         55(56b 6X4)
         Ashton Turner        17(25b) 

26.1  Agar to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
26.2  Agar to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Agar to Turner, one run, The misfield by Siddle allows yet another run
26.4  Agar to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Ashton Turner     
26.5  Agar to Turner, one run, Great cooperation between Ashton Turner and Steven Smith      
26.6  Agar to Smith, two runs,

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     149/3
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Ashton Agar          3.0-0-15-0
         Steven Smith         58(58b 6X4)
         Ashton Turner        19(29b) 

27.1  Siddle to Turner, FOUR, Peter Siddle cant belive it
27.2  Siddle to Turner, no run, Left alone by Ashton Turner
27.3  Siddle to Turner, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4  Siddle to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
27.5  Siddle to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Siddle to Smith, one run, The misfield by Jewell allows yet another run
      The end to a good spell from Peter Siddle

         End of over 28  (6 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     155/3
         (R/R:  5.54   R/R Req:  5.77)
         Peter Siddle         10.0-0-45-2
         Ashton Turner        24(32b 1X4)
         Steven Smith         59(61b 6X4) 

28.1  Khan to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Smith
28.2  Khan to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
28.3  Khan to Smith, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Khan to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner was completely deceived
28.5  Khan to Turner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Khan to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     160/3
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  5.81)
         Shadab Khan          2.0-0-13-0
         Ashton Turner        24(35b 1X4)
         Steven Smith         64(64b 7X4) 

29.1  Agar to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Ashton Turner     
29.2  Agar to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
29.3  Agar to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner was completely deceived
29.4  Agar to Turner, one run, One more to the total
29.5  Agar to Smith, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
29.6  Agar to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     163/3
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.95)
         Ashton Agar          4.0-0-18-0
         Ashton Turner        25(39b 1X4)
         Steven Smith         66(66b 7X4) 

30.1  Khan to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.2  Khan to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Smith
30.3  Khan to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Ashton Turner     
30.4  Khan to Turner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ashton Turner
30.5  Khan to Turner, one run, One more to the total
30.6  Khan to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 31  (11 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     174/3
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  5.68)
         Shadab Khan          3.0-0-24-0
         Ashton Turner        30(41b 2X4)
         Steven Smith         72(70b 8X4) 

31.1  Afridi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
31.2  Afridi to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Ashton Turner     
31.3  Afridi to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner missed that one by a mile
31.4  Afridi to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Afridi to Turner, one run, Great cooperation between Ashton Turner and Steven Smith      
31.6  Afridi to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi       

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     176/3
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  5.89)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-39-1
         Steven Smith         73(73b 8X4)
         Ashton Turner        31(44b 2X4) 

32.1  Agar to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
32.2  Agar to Turner, no run, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.3  Agar to Turner, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith      
32.4  Agar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
32.5  Agar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
32.6  Agar to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     177/3
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Ashton Agar          5.0-0-19-0
         Steven Smith         73(76b 8X4)
         Ashton Turner        32(47b 2X4) 

33.1  Afridi to Turner, wide, Shaheen Afridi bowling a very wayward one
33.1  Afridi to Turner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.2  Afridi to Turner, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Afridi to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
33.4  Afridi to Smith, two runs, Overthrow by Wade instead of 1 they get 2
33.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
33.6  Afridi to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 34  (7 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     184/3
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Shaheen Afridi       9.0-0-45-1
         Ashton Turner        34(50b 2X4)
         Steven Smith         76(80b 8X4) 

34.1  Cummins to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Ashton Turner     
34.2  Cummins to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
34.3  Cummins to Turner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
34.4  Cummins to Turner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ashton Turner
34.5  Cummins to Turner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
34.6  Cummins to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (9 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     193/3
         (R/R:  5.51   R/R Req:  5.93)
         Pat Cummins          8.0-0-57-0
         Ashton Turner        42(55b 4X4)
         Steven Smith         77(81b 8X4) 

35.1  Afridi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.2  Afridi to Smith, OUT, Joe Root takes an easy catch to dismiss Steven Smith

         Steven Smith           77 (83b 8X4)
         c. Root        b. Afridi

35.3  Afridi to Raza, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.4  Afridi to Turner, no run, Left alone by Ashton Turner
35.5  Afridi to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner was completely deceived
35.6  Afridi to Turner, one run, That is very well run by Sikandar Raza     
      The end to a good spell from Shaheen Afridi

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     195/4
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  6.21)
         Shaheen Afridi       10.0-0-47-2
         Sikandar Raza         1(1b)
         Ashton Turner        43(58b 4X4)

A long, hard fought innings, but it had to come to an end. It was that man Afridi, brought back to take a wicket, with the Adelaide Strikers were desperate for one. Smith, who hadn't hit a six in his innings, attempted to swat a wide, short delivery from Afridi over cover. Sadly, his bat slipped out of his hand, hit the ball in mid-air and redirected it's trajectory to long on, where Joe Root stood ready to take the catch and give the Adelaide Strikers a glimmer of hope. A glimmer of hope for the Strikers again.

36.1  Cummins to Turner, one run, One more to the total
36.2  Cummins to Raza, two runs,
36.3  Cummins to Raza, FOUR, Pat Cummins cant belive it
36.4  Cummins to Raza, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
36.5  Cummins to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
36.6  Cummins to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (11 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     206/4
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  5.85)
         Pat Cummins          9.0-0-68-0
         Sikandar Raza        11(6b 2X4)
         Ashton Turner        44(59b 4X4) 

37.1  Agar to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  Agar to Turner, legbye, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.3  Agar to Raza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Agar to Raza, no run, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.5  Agar to Raza, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sikandar Raza
37.6  Agar to Raza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     211/4
         (R/R:  5.55   R/R Req:  5.92)
         Ashton Agar          6.0-0-23-0
         Sikandar Raza        15(10b 3X4)
         Ashton Turner        44(61b 4X4) 

38.1  Cummins to Turner, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
38.1  Cummins to Turner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
38.2  Cummins to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner missed that one by a mile
38.3  Cummins to Turner, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.4  Cummins to Raza, no run, Defensively played by Sikandar Raza
38.5  Cummins to Raza, one run, The misfield by Agar allows yet another run
38.6  Cummins to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      Pat Cummins finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     214/4
         (R/R:  5.49   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Pat Cummins          10.0-0-71-0
         Ashton Turner        45(65b 4X4)
         Sikandar Raza        16(12b 3X4) 

39.1  Agar to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
39.2  Agar to Raza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Agar to Raza, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.4  Agar to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
39.5  Agar to Turner, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
39.6  Agar to Raza, no run, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     218/4
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  6.40)
         Ashton Agar          7.0-0-27-0
         Sikandar Raza        19(16b 3X4)
         Ashton Turner        46(67b 4X4) 

40.1  Khan to Turner, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Khan to Raza, no run, Defensively played by Sikandar Raza
40.3  Khan to Raza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Khan to Raza, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
40.5  Khan to Raza, no run, Shadab Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
40.6  Khan to Raza, one run, Great cooperation between Sikandar Raza and Ashton Turner     

         End of over 41  (8 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     226/4
         (R/R:  5.51   R/R Req:  6.22)
         Shadab Khan          4.0-0-32-0
         Ashton Turner        47(68b 4X4)
         Sikandar Raza        26(21b 3X4 1X6) 

41.1  Agar to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza was completely deceived
41.2  Agar to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
41.3  Agar to Raza, no run, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.4  Agar to Raza, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
41.5  Agar to Raza, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.6  Agar to Turner, no run, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     229/4
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  6.63)
         Ashton Agar          8.0-0-30-0
         Ashton Turner        47(69b 4X4)
         Sikandar Raza        29(26b 3X4 1X6) 

42.1  Khan to Raza, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Khan to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
42.3  Khan to Raza, one run, One more to the total
42.4  Khan to Turner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shadab Khan, deserving this punishment
      Fifty for Ashton Turner     
42.5  Khan to Turner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.6  Khan to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner

         End of over 43  (5 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     234/4
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req:  6.86)
         Shadab Khan          5.0-0-37-0
         Ashton Turner        51(72b 5X4)
         Sikandar Raza        30(29b 3X4 1X6)

He'd played second-fiddle to Steve Smith for much of the innings, but Ashton Turner was the very definition of solid, particularly alongside the more adventurous Raza. A 50 for Turner. Scorchers edging closer to the title.

43.1  Agar to Raza, no run, Defensively played by Sikandar Raza
43.2  Agar to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
43.3  Agar to Raza, no run, Sikandar Raza missed that one by a mile
43.4  Agar to Raza, one run, The misfield by Renshaw allows yet another run
43.5  Agar to Turner, no run, Defensively played by Ashton Turner
43.6  Agar to Turner, no run, Ashton Agar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     235/4
         (R/R:  5.34   R/R Req:  7.83)
         Ashton Agar          9.0-0-31-0
         Ashton Turner        51(74b 5X4)
         Sikandar Raza        31(33b 3X4 1X6) 

44.1  Khan to Raza, one run, Great cooperation between Sikandar Raza and Ashton Turner     
44.2  Khan to Turner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.3  Khan to Turner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shadab Khan, deserving this punishment
44.4  Khan to Turner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shadab Khan, deserving this punishment
44.5  Khan to Turner, no run, Ashton Turner was completely deceived
44.6  Khan to Turner, no run, Left alone by Ashton Turner

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     244/4
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  7.60)
         Shadab Khan          6.0-0-46-0
         Ashton Turner        59(79b 7X4)
         Sikandar Raza        32(34b 3X4 1X6) 

45.1  Agar to Raza, one run, That is very well run by Ashton Turner     
45.2  Agar to Turner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Agar to Turner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
45.4  Agar to Turner, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Agar. Turner didnt have a clue

         Ashton Turner          59 (82b 7X4)
         b. Agar

45.5  Agar to Sams, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.6  Agar to Raza, one run, The misfield by Jewell allows yet another run
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Ashton Agar

         End of over 46  (3 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     247/5
         (R/R:  5.37   R/R Req:  8.75)
         Ashton Agar          10.0-0-34-1
         Daniel Sams           1(1b)
         Sikandar Raza        34(36b 3X4 1X6)

Turner, an after looking solid for so long, was undone by a beauty from Ashton Agar. The slow left arm spin proving too much for the batter as if went on straight and clattered into the wickets. This match is not over yet!

46.1  Khan to Raza, no run, Left alone by Sikandar Raza
46.2  Khan to Raza, one run, Great cooperation between Sikandar Raza and Daniel Sams       
46.3  Khan to Sams, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.4  Khan to Sams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Khan to Sams, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Matthew Wade      
46.6  Khan to Sams, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 47  (1 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     248/5
         (R/R:  5.28   R/R Req: 11.33)
         Shadab Khan          7.0-0-47-0
         Daniel Sams           1(5b)
         Sikandar Raza        35(38b 3X4 1X6) 

47.1  Root to Raza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.2  Root to Raza, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sikandar Raza
47.3  Root to Raza, no run, Defensively played by Sikandar Raza
47.4  Root to Raza, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.5  Root to Sams, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Daniel Sams
47.6  Root to Sams, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Joe Root, deserving this punishment

         End of over 48  (13 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     261/5
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req: 10.50)
         Joe Root             1.0-0-13-0
         Daniel Sams           9(7b 2X4)
         Sikandar Raza        40(42b 4X4 1X6)

Having run out of bowling options, going in search of wickets, the 48th over was not the best time to bring on Joe Root. It proved to be the case as Raza and then Sam's took him down, scoring 13 runs. The target coming every closer. But, they still need 21 from the final 12 balls. WasteViz says 45% v 65%.

48.1  Khan to Raza, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Sams       
48.2  Khan to Sams, no run, Daniel Sams was completely deceived
48.3  Khan to Sams, one run, One more to the total
48.4  Khan to Raza, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Sams       
48.5  Khan to Sams, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Daniel Sams
48.6  Khan to Sams, no run, Daniel Sams was completely deceived

         End of over 49  (7 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     268/5
         (R/R:  5.47   R/R Req: 14.00)
         Shadab Khan          8.0-0-54-0
         Daniel Sams          14(11b 3X4)
         Sikandar Raza        42(44b 4X4 1X6) 

49.1  Root to Raza, one run, Great cooperation between Sikandar Raza and Daniel Sams       
49.2  Root to Sams, no run, Left alone by Daniel Sams
49.3  Root to Sams, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Daniel Sams
49.4  Root to Sams, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.5  Root to Raza, three runs, Great work by Jewell saved a certain boundary
49.6  Root to Sams, SIX, What a wonderful player Daniel Sams is

         End of over 50  (15 runs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     283/5
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Joe Root             2.0-0-28-0
         Daniel Sams          25(15b 4X4 1X6)
         Sikandar Raza        46(46b 4X4 1X6) 


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         PERTH SCORCHERS     283/5 (RR:  5.78)
         Joe Root              2.0-0-28-0
         Daniel Sams          25(15b 4X4 1X6)
         Sikandar Raza        46(46b 4X4 1X6)

I'm not sure if my nerves can take it. Joe Root bowling the final over with 14 runs needed to win. The Yorkshireman started well, conceding one from his first two balls. Sams was then able plunder a boundary in a gap at deep point. Runs needed down to 9 from 3 balls. (WasteViz 50/50).

On the fourth ball Sams and Raza took a single, it was a tight one, but they got home. The pendulum, swings to Strikers.

The fifth delivery looked destined to reach the boundary, everyone in the VIP lounge was out of our seats cheering (sorry @cerealkiller and @ABDULLAH ) as the ball raced towards the boundary. Out of nowhere though, Caleb Jewell, a hero with the bat, slid across the ground and managed to pull the ball back inches before it hit the rope. For some reason, no one was there to help him out and as he got back to his feet and through the ball in, the batters had got home for three runs.
One ball to go. Five to win.

In comes Joe Root, anything less than a boundary to secure victory for his team. What's this? He tries something different, his trademark bouncer. Fired in, it catches Sams by surprise. The Australian could only swing in desperate hope but he connected. The ball disappeared up into the night sky. You could hear a pin drop in the stadium. Everyone looking up to see where the ball had gone. I couldn't see it myself, the hack from Sams had power but did it have distance? After what felt like an eternity, the silence was broken.

'FATTED! Better call NASA, cause that's gone into orbit!' a voice exclaimed from the back of the VIP box.

Our heads turned away from the infield action. There he was, stood in between two cheerleaders, in a glorious Hawaiian shirt and porkpie hat: Danny Morrison himself. You can take a commentator out of the box, but you can't take the box out of the commentator... no, no that doesn't work.

I looked at Danny, Danny looked at me, Gautam looked at Danny, I looked at the cheerleaders, we all looked at each other and laughed heartily.

In the background, beneath the sound of laughter; Fireworks! Pop music! Cheers of the crowd! The Scorchers and their coaches were jumping in delight. On the sidelines @cerealkiller and @ABDULLAH were in shock. Falling to their knees in anguish, you could see the sadness in their eyes. A heartbreaking way to lose the match.

Perth Scorchers win with a six from the very last ball! A heroic run chase and magnificent end to the tournament.

PERTH SCORCHERS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Fakhar Zaman        c. Siddle      b. Afridi       21    27    2    0   77.8%
Jake Doran          c. Agar        b. Siddle       31    42    1    2   73.8%
Steven Smith        c. Root        b. Afridi       77    83    8    0   92.8%
Harry Tector        lbw            b. Siddle       11    10    2    0  110.0%
Ashton Turner                      b. Agar         59    82    7    0   72.0%
Sikandar Raza       not out                        46    46    4    1  100.0%
Daniel Sams         not out                        25    15    4    1  166.7%
Sean Abbott        
Jasprit Bumrah     
Joel Paris         
Patrick Dooley     
 
 Total:  283/5       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.66      Extras:  13  
 

PERTH SCORCHERS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
F Zaman       J Doran      ...........                               31 (47)
S Smith       J Doran      ..................                        50 (46)
S Smith       H Tector     .......                                   19 (17)
S Smith       A Turner     ...................................       93 (102)
S Raza        A Turner     ...................                       52 (62)
S Raza        D Sams       ..............                            38 (26)


     Fall of Wickets    31/1      81/2      100/3     193/4     245/5

ADELAIDE STRIKERS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi       10.0      0      47      2      4.70     2      1
Pat Cummins          10.0      0      71      0      7.10     1      3
Peter Siddle         10.0      0      45      2      4.50     0      0
Ashton Agar          10.0      0      34      1      3.40     1      0
Shadab Khan           8.0      0      54      0      6.75     1      0
Joe Root              2.0      0      28      0     14.00     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0

Total: 283/5          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.66      Extras: 13

ADELAIDE STRIKERS 281/8 50.0 overs
PERTH SCORCHERS 283/5 50.0 overs

Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets

Man of the match: Steven Smith

PERTH SCORCHERS WON THE BIG BASH LEAGUE

 

[Pinch hitter]

@wasteyouryouth thank you very much for accepting my request and presenting BBL Final wonderfully... Congrats @Na Maloom Afraad & @TSPrathik for winning the BBL Trophy... @CerealKiller @ABDULLAH hard luck...

 

[CerealKiller]

View attachment 2a8fd060-c744-43ef-9aa7-1365705f8a37.mp4

 

[CerealKiller]

Won't blame Root too much, but extremely disappointed by Cummins and Shadab.
Congrats to Perth

 

[Till Valhalla]

Congratulations,

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Won't blame Root too much

It's a good job I decided not to include the bit with you and Abdullah chasing Root around the outfield trying to hit him with your shoes then.

 

[TSPrathik]

wow...that was one hell of a finale
Bumrah against Shaheen
Kohli against Smith

only if Williamson were available to play, we would've seen Fab 4 fight in a finale

full credits to @Na Maloom Afraad bhai for 2nd leg he managed the team brilliantly. I was just a sleeping partner

Two Orange Teams made it to CL

 

[TSPrathik]

forgot to mention this

good work on commentary @wasteyouryouth bhai, was a surprising and fun move, made the finale engaging
Fan of your Academy creations, I always recommend your creations to my local friends

Great Work on the league @Pinch hitter bhai, you always bring a different vibe to a league with different stuff, this league was about GIFs at the end of the game, followed each game for this aspect, disappointed that this wasn't continuing after 2021 when it came back, I wasn't active enough. looking forward to your next leagues

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

wow...that was one hell of a finale
Bumrah against Shaheen
Kohli against Smith

only if Williamson were available to play, we would've seen Fab 4 fight in a finale

full credits to @Na Maloom Afraad bhai for 2nd leg he managed the team brilliantly. I was just a sleeping partner

Two Orange Teams made it to CL

WE DID IT!!! WE'RE GOING TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!!!

 

[Till Valhalla]

Congratulations,

forgot to mention this

good work on commentary @wasteyouryouth bhai, was a surprising and fun move, made the finale engaging
Fan of your Academy creations, I always recommend your creations to my local friends

Great Work on the league @Pinch hitter bhai, you always bring a different vibe to a league with different stuff, this league was about GIFs at the end of the game, followed each game for this aspect, disappointed that this wasn't continuing after 2021 when it came back, I wasn't active enough. looking forward to your next leagues

This is me after ,
Same but different.

 

[Paranoid Kendroid]

Congrats @Na Maloom Afraad @TSPrathik . Bad luck for @CerealKiller