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BBL 2024-25, PS vs MS Highlights: Cooper Connolly’s Fighting Fifty Helps Scorchers Beat A Low-Spirited Stars

Akshita Patel

Perth Scorchers beats Melbourne Stars in opening game of BBL 2024-25 [Source: @BBL/X.com]Perth Scorchers beats Melbourne Stars in opening game of BBL 2024-25 [Source: @BBL/X.com]

In a successful chase, Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets. The Stars managed to put 146 runs on the board owing to Tom Curran’s finish. While the Scorchers stumbled due to a top-order collapse, Cooper Connolly’s determined half-century powered Perth to a comprehensive 6-wicket win.

PS vs MS Highlights: Jhye Richardson jolts Stars in powerplay

Batting first, Melbourne Stars were struck early by Jhye Richardson’s fiery spells. He forced a faint knick from Joe Clarke before trapping Sam Harper in LBW dismissal. The Stars were two down in the powerplay before Marcus Stoinis’ unwarranted run-out spoiled things. The captain’s risky call for a single proved costly as Andrew Tye’s rocket throw caught him short at the crease.

PS vs MS Highlights: Tom Curran’s finishing knock steers Stars to a competitive total

From 77/5, Tom Curran led a rescue effort for his side, Melbourne Stars. He played a quick and entertaining knock of 37 off 19 balls, including 3 boundaries and as many sixes. Courtesy of his fiery finish, the Stars managed to put a competitive total of 146/9 on the table. 

PS vs MS Highlights: Scorchers crumble in powerplay

The target of 147 runs appeared daunting when Perth Scorchers suffered a top-order collapse. Finn Allen and Keaton Jennings were dismissed on single-digit scores, leaving Scorchers 15/2 in the powerplay. While Allen was bowled by his fellow countryman, Adam Milne, Jennings nicked a short ball off Sidle to wicket-keeper Sam Harper. Matthew Hurst also couldn’t disturb the scoreboard significantly as he was dismissed off four by Brody Couch.

PS vs MS Highlights: Cooper Connolly fights back for Scorchers

With chips down at 37/3, Cooper Connolly led the charge for Perth Scorchers. He took his time at the crease and found timely boundaries to slam a gritty fifty. Captain Ashton Turner joined the party to slam 37* off 27 balls. Nick Hobson also added a finishing touch of 27* off 14 balls.

However, the highlight of the chase was Connolly as his 64 off 51 balls powered Perth Scorchers to secure a convincing 6-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare.