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Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers 2026 Match 39 Full Commentary
Result · Jan 17 2026, Sat - 02:45 PM (IST)
MELBOURNE STARS130
PERTH SCORCHERS134/4
Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets with 19 balls remaining
CRR:7.96
Player Of The Match
OUT! Caught. Jhye Richardson to Mitchell Swepson. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved, caught by Inglis. The Melbourne Stars have posted a modest total. Their batters struggled in the powerplay, losing early wickets. However, Marcus Stoinis played a sensible knock, guiding the team to a competitive score with some support from Campbell Kellaway. The rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions. The Perth Scorchers' bowlers were highly impressive, maintaining a tight line and length while varying their pace effectively. Jhye Richardson delivered an outstanding spell, claiming a four-wicket haul. Stay tuned as we get ready for the chase!
SIX! Jhye Richardson to Mitchell Swepson. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
SIX! David Payne to Peter Siddle. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
David Payne to Peter Siddle. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
David Payne to Peter Siddle. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Connolly.
David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.
David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to silly point for no runs.
Jhye Richardson to Peter Siddle. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Jhye Richardson to Peter Siddle. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Jhye Richardson to Peter Siddle. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jhye Richardson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by Richardson. Jhye Richardson is dismantling the Star's batter.
OUT! Caught. Jhye Richardson to Glenn Maxwell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Hardie. Second wicket lost in the power surge.
Jhye Richardson to Glenn Maxwell. Slower ball half volley, down leg side on the back foot driving, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Allen.
David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Turner.
David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Turner.
OUT! Caught. David Payne to Tom Curran. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to second slip, caught by Richardson. Slower ball tricks worked well.
David Payne to Tom Curran. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Turner.
SIX! David Payne to Tom Curran. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Connolly.
David Payne to Tom Curran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
APPEAL! Mahli Beardman to Glenn Maxwell. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Marsh, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire is unmoved.
Mahli Beardman to Glenn Maxwell. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Mahli Beardman to Tom Curran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Payne.
OUT! Caught. Mahli Beardman to Hilton Cartwright. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Inglis. Nicked and gone!
Mahli Beardman to Hilton Cartwright. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Richardson.
Mahli Beardman to Glenn Maxwell. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, dropped catch by Turner.
David Payne to Glenn Maxwell. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
FREE HIT. David Payne to Glenn Maxwell. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
FREE HIT. Wide David Payne to Glenn Maxwell. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
No ball David Payne to Hilton Cartwright. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Beardman.
FOUR! Mitchell Swepson to Aaron Hardie. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. The Perth Scorchers comfortably chased down the target and secured first position. Finn Allen played an extraordinary knock that guided the team to victory, while Aaron Hardie provided valuable support, building a crucial partnership with Allen. The Melbourne Stars' bowlers started strongly in the powerplay, picking up a couple of early wickets, but the Allen-Hardie stand took the game away from them and sealed the win for the Scorchers. Jhye Richardson is the Player of the Match.
Mitchell Swepson to Ashton Turner. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.
Mitchell Swepson to Ashton Turner. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, run save by Siddle.
Mitchell Swepson to Ashton Turner. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.
Mitchell Swepson to Ashton Turner. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Harper.
Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.
FOUR! Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. 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.
APPEAL! Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the back foot working, mis-timed to short extra cover for 2 runs, appeal made for Run Out (Sub). Aaron Hardie was well inside the crease.
Peter Siddle to Ashton Turner. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
Peter Siddle to Ashton Turner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rogers.
OUT! Caught. Peter Siddle to Finn Allen. 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, caught by Maxwell. Splendid knock comes to an end.
Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Stoinis.
Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.
Haris Rauf to Finn Allen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Siddle.
Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Maxwell.
Haris Rauf to Aaron Hardie. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Cartwright.
Haris Rauf to Finn Allen. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Stoinis.
Wide Haris Rauf to Finn Allen. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Harper.
Peter Siddle to Finn Allen. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
SIX! Peter Siddle to Finn Allen. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the back foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
FOUR! Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Swepson.
Peter Siddle to Aaron Hardie. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Clarke.
Mitchell Swepson to Aaron Hardie. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Kellaway.
Mitchell Swepson to Finn Allen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Kellaway.
SIX! Mitchell Swepson to Finn Allen. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Mitchell Swepson to Finn Allen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Maxwell.
Wide Mitchell Swepson to Finn Allen. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Harper.
Mitchell Swepson to Aaron Hardie. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Kellaway.