Cooper Connolly bats for Perth Scorchers against Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. Photo: X/BBL Cooper Connolly bats for Perth Scorchers against Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. Photo: X/BBL

A blistering chase of their 162-run target helped the Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers by five wickets in match 39 of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25 at Perth Stadium on Saturday, January 18. (More Cricket News)

Cooper Connolly smashed an unbeaten 39 off 21 deliveries as the Scorchers got to their target in 16.2 overs to finish fourth in the points chart. They will now have to wait for the results of tomorrow's game. If the Melbourne Stars defeat the Hobart Hurricanes, the Scorchers will be eliminated from the competition.

Jason Behrendorff earlier starred for the Scorchers with his three-wicket haul and was named the Player of the Match.

Speaking of Malaysia, they kicked off their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Pakistan. However, in their second game, the hosts, China, proved too strong as Malaysia could only score twice while China found the net four times, winning the match 4-2.

Perth Scorchers Vs Adelaide Strikers: Toss Update

Perth Scorchers won the toss and opted to field first against Adelaide Strikers.

Perth Scorchers Vs Adelaide Strikers: Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers (Playing XI): Matthew Short(c), D Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Liam Scott, Alex Carey(w), Harry Manenti, Alex Ross, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Buckingham

Perth Scorchers (Playing XI): Finn Allen(w), Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman

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Adelaide Strikers Squad: Matthew Short(c), D Arcy Short, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, Alex Carey(w), James Bazley, Harry Manenti, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Buckingham, Liam Haskett, Liam Scott

Perth Scorchers Squad: Sam Fanning, Finn Allen(w), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson, Andrew Tye

Perth Scorchers Vs Adelaide Strikers: Live Streaming

The telecast of the Perth Scorchers Vs Adelaide Strikers BBL match will be available on Star Sports Network in India. BBL 14 will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app.mega swerte