Live Cricket Score of Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 22nd Match at Sydney

Sydney Thunder will take on Perth Scorchers in the 22nd game of this season's BBL. Thunder started on a good note by winning their first three matches. However, by losing their last two encounters, Thunder now find themselves at third place in the points table. So, they will look to get back to winning ways by emerging triumphant today. Thunder though,will miss the services of their skipper, Michael Hussey. The southpaw is suffering from a hamstring injury. The experienced all-rounder, Jacques Kallis is expected to make a welcome return to the side.

At the other end of the spectrum, Scorchers, were usurped by Adelaide Strikers in their opening encounter. The defending champions then went on to win three in a row. However, when Scorchers again locked horns against Strikers in Adelaide, they were defeated.

Thunder have won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Andre Russell got one to jag back off the seam to trap Kilnger in front in the very first over of the match. Klinger was caught in the crease and that did not help his cause. Superb start for Sydney Thunder. Remember, Klinger has been a prolific run-getter in this format of the game. So, the Thunder camp will be pleased to send him back to the pavilion. To put the icing on the cake, Clint McKay made the second incision by dismissing Marcus Harris.

Cameron Bancroft and Ashton Agar put on a thrill-a-minute century stand to power Perth Scorchers to a sizeable total on the board. When Russell and McKay picked up a wicket each early on in the innings, Perth seemed to be in a spot of bother. However, Shaun Marsh steadied the innings.

Once McDonald snaffled the crucial scalp of Marsh, Ashton Agar and Cameron Bancroft explored every nook and corner of the ground with a slew of eye-catching shots. Both of them also compiled their respective fifties. Despite losing the duo in the slog overs, Perth ended up with a competitive score.