It was always gonna be a tough chase but Short, with brief support from Lynn and Kelly, kept Strikers in the game. But the equation was always in Scorchers' favour for scoreboard-pressure application.

Brilliant performance from Scorchers. They are the benchmark still in this tournament. Thanks for your company tonight. Join us again tomorrow for Stars and Strikers from the MCG. Jason ...

Perth Scorchers are the most successful side in the history of BBL and have made a decent start to their season. Up against them is a Sydney Thunder side, who have lost just one game so far.

Perth Scorchers captain. "We had enough evidence to call the game off and think the umpires made a really difficult decision, but probably the right decision. There were definitely question marks ...

Will Sutherland was in a menacing mood en route to his 45-ball 70 © Getty In what was among the finest comebacks witnessed in BBL history, Melbourne Renegades ...