The Brisbane Heat’s stunning unbeaten run has come to an end in BBL|13 as the Perth Scorchers proved to be too good at home, registering a 35-run victory.
Despite the gruelling Perth weather reaching as high as 40 degrees during the game, the Scorchers kept their cool under pressure as they bowled the Heat all out for 128.
An unbeaten score of 48 not out from Nick Hobson was pivotal for the Scorchers to gain their sixth victory of the season. This win also secured the Scorchers a finals spot for BBL|13.
In Melbourne, it was the Renegades who helped dash the Stars’ chances of a finals birth, after defeating them by six wickets in the Melbourne derby.
Shaun Marsh was fantastic in Aaron Finch’s final game for the Renegades, as he posted a fantastic score of 64 not out.
Aaron Finch’s final batting innings only last three balls for the retiring Victorian, as he was dismissed for a duck.
The Scorchers will close out their regular season with a home game against the Sydney Sixers on Tuesday.
The Melbourne Stars will need to win their final match of the BBL|13 regular season to keep their finals hopes alive. They play against the Hobart Hurricanes at home on Monday.
As for the Renegades, their final game of their BBL|13 campaign is against the Sydney Thunder away from home on Wednesday.
