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Lee smashes WBBL records with 150, including 12 sixes

Big-hitting Lizelle Lee broke two WBBL batting records as her Hobart Hurricanes thumped the Perth Scorchers.

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Scorchers pull off minor miracle, Thunder defeat Heat

Perth Scorchers speedster Ebony Hoskin has bowled a superb final over to lift her side to a thrilling two-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades.

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Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.

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Hobart complete record-breaking chase, Gades stun Perth

Hobart Hurricanes have produced their highest successful chase in WBBL history to beat Brisbane, while the Melbourne Renegades have stunned Perth.

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“Bob Dylan asked me almost every day: ‘Hey, when are you going to sell me that ’64 Jazzmaster?’” Jason & the Scorchers’ Warner E. Hodges toured with Dylan, borrowed the Ramones’ gear – and played a Tele that survived a tractor

The cowpunk pioneer on the many guitar casualties of his slinging and spinning on stage, why switching from Fender to Gibson was “like learning another language”, touring with the Ramones and R.E.M. and making a Dylan song their own

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Perth quick Peschel takes the cross-country WBBL leap

Taneale Peschel has laid bare her desire to rid of post-career what-ifs, ending a career-long stint with Perth Scorchers to join the Sydney Thunder in the WBBL.

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“We peaked too early. Bad commercial decisions and far too much drink and drug excess”: how 80s cowpunk legends Jason And The Scorchers snatched defeat from the jaws of victory

Country, rock’n’roll, a whole lot of attitude –Jason And The Scorchers were destined to be huge, but they were their own worst enemies

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WA lock in golden coach Adam Voges for two more years

Western Australia and Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges says he remains hungry for more success after re-signing to lead the teams for an additional two years.

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The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.

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Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.

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Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers live stream — watch Big Bash League Knockout 2024

Big Bash League is back for its 13th season and has now entered the finals series stage! Here's how to watch a Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers live stream from anywhere.

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Strikers' Short named captain of BBL team of tournament

In a nod to his record-breaking season, Adelaide Strikers batsman Matt Short has been named captain of the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.

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Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

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Shaun Marsh to end 24-summer career, retiring from BBL

Shaun Marsh has made the call to retire from the Big Bash League at age 40, ending a professional cricket career that started way back in 2000-01.

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Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.

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Jhye Richardson suffers another injury setback

A side strain has ruled Jhye Richardson out of the remainder of the Big Bash League, leaving him in doubt for Australia's one-day series against West Indies.

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Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Usman Khawaja's campaign to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza stepped up a notch when he got to display the peace dove in his BBL knock.

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Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Allrounder Michael Neser shone with the bat, ball and in the field as Brisbane Heat beat Perth Scorchers by 23 runs to secure first position in the BBL.

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Thunder committed to Sydney as captain defends pitch

Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green's rejected calls for the club to consider moving home, defending a Showground pitch labelled "substandard" by Ricky Ponting.

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Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ricky Ponting has labelled the Sydney Showground wicket as "substandard" after spin dominated Perth's seven-wicket win over the Thunder in the Big Bash League.

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Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form

Brisbane paceman Xavier Bartlett has been a shining light in the BBL this season and says Queensland legend Andy Bichel has made him a more complete T20 bowler.

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Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win

Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.

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Morris and Evans fire Scorchers to win over Strikers

A match-winning spell from Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers survive a scare against the Adelaide Strikers in their BBL clash at Optus Stadium.

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Marsh heroics not enough as Scorchers beat Renegades

The Perth Scorchers have defied a disastrous batting collapse of 7-5 to beat the Melbourne Renegades by 13 runs at Optus Stadium to extend their unbeaten start.

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Young allrounder Hardie named Scorchers' BBL captain

The all-conquering Perth Scorchers have chosen Aaron Hardie to fill in as captain for the injured Ashton Turner for the rest of their BBL title defence.

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