• Mitchell Marsh’s power-hitting century for Perth Scorchers stunned Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|15.

  • Aaron Hardie's unbeaten 94 off 43 complemented Marsh in a 164-run stand to put a huge target against the hosts.

Fans erupt as Mitchell Marsh lights up BBL|15 with thunderous century against Hobart Hurricanes
Fans erupt as Mitchell Marsh lights up BBL15 with thunderous century against Hobart Hurricanes (Image source: X)

Mitchell Marsh lit up BBL|15 with a spectacular century knock, propelling Perth Scorchers to a mammoth 229/3 against Hobart Hurricanes in the 19th match at Hobart on Thursday. Fans erupted in cheers as the Australian all-rounder smashed his way to glory, slicing a thigh-high full toss from Riley Meredith for one on the 18.1 over to seal his explosive 102 off 58 balls. This blistering knock, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes, marked Marsh’s second BBL ton and pushed Scorchers’ run rate to a staggering 11.45.​

Mitchell Marsh’s explosive ton against Hobart Hurricanes in BBL|15  

Marsh arrived at the crease early after Finn Allen‘s quickfire 16 off 10 and Cooper Connolly‘s brief stay of 4 off 8, with Scorchers at 46/1 in the powerplay. He reached his half-century off 33 balls, blending boundaries and towering sixes, while forging a destructive 164-run third-wicket stand with Aaron Hardie that came off just 77 balls. The duo accelerated post-drinks at 80/2 after 10 overs, crossing 100 in 11.2 overs and 150 in 13.4, with Hardie blasting to his fifty off 26 deliveries amid extras from wayward Hurricanes bowling.​

Marsh’s landmark 100 arrived off 55 balls in the 18th over, capping a sequence where Scorchers hit 60 runs in the last five overs at 12 an over, despite a slow over-rate penalty. He fell soon after for 102, caught by Ben McDermott off Nathan Ellis, but not before crossing 2000 BBL runs—a personal milestone celebrated wildly by the Hobart crowd on New Year’s Day. Ellis (2/44) and Meredith (0/61) toiled hard, but Chris Jordan leaked 41 in four overs as Marsh dominated.​

Perth Scorchers post a massive target for Hobart Hurricanes

Hardie remained unbeaten on a sensational 94 off 43 (9 fours, 5 sixes), his aggressive strokeplay complementing Marsh’s assault to propel Scorchers past 200 in 17.2 overs. Captain Ashton Turner (1* off 1) watched from the other end as the innings closed at 229/3, including 12 extras, setting Hurricanes a daunting chase for Perth. The powerplay two phase added 38 runs without loss, showcasing Scorchers’ depth ahead of Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, and the bowlers.​

The Scorchers will look to avenged Hurricanes’ earlier four-wicket win over their side on Boxing Day, where Perth managed only 150/8. Marsh’s fireworks and Hardie’s near-century have reignited Scorchers’ title defence campaign, with fans hailing the all-rounders’ synergy in BBL|15’s high-scoring Hobart showdown. Social media buzzed with highlights of Marsh’s sixes and the thigh-high slice, underscoring his T20 prowess.

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