The Perth Scorchers really did something special. They just defeated the Hobart Hurricanes by a pretty big margin, 40 runs. This all went down on January 1, 2026. It was the 19th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season.
The game was played at Ninja Stadium, which everyone knows is Bellerive Oval, in Hobart. And you know what? This win put an end to the Hurricanes’ seriously impressive nine-game winning streak at home. That’s a huge deal for the Scorchers, a real statement game. Shaun Marsh, Australia’s T20I captain, was a major player in this whole thing, too.
Scorchers’ Batting Takes Flight
The Scorchers just went ballistic with the bat. They piled up a massive 229 for 3 in their 20 overs. Just a ridiculous total, really. Shaun Marsh was absolutely on fire out there. He smashed 102 runs off just 58 balls. He hit 11 fours and 5 big sixes, too. But he wasn’t the only one. Aaron Hardie was pretty amazing himself. He blasted an unbeaten 94 runs off only 43 balls, including 5 sixes. You can see some of the action in these match highlights, it was pretty wild.
These two guys, Marsh and Hardie, they put on a show. They actually formed a record-breaking 164-run partnership for the third wicket. That’s the highest in all of BBL history, ever. Pretty incredible stuff, you know. It was a proper masterclass in T20 batting. You can see the full incredible display of this record-breaking partnership online.
Marsh, he started with a bang. A six off the very first ball! But he had a bit of luck early on, too. Matthew Wade dropped him twice, which is unusual for a player like Wade. Once when Marsh was on 18, and then again at 36. Those dropped catches really cost the Hurricanes, didn’t they? Seems like this innings was super important for Marsh personally.
He had only scored 25 runs in his previous four BBL games. Think about that, just 25 runs! So, yeah, this was a massive, massive comeback for him. It really showed his class and why he’s Australia’s T20I captain. He’s a veteran, and he pretty much carried the innings for a while. Then Hardie just took over later. He smashed 26 runs off Chris Jordan’s 12th over. Four boundaries and a big six in there, apparently.
The Hurricanes’ bowlers, they just couldn’t contain anyone. Riley Meredith went for 61 runs, Jordan conceded 41. Tom Ellis got two wickets, but still gave up 44 runs. They pretty much leaked runs everywhere, and that total was pretty much insurmountable.
Hurricanes’ Chase Falls Short
So, the Hurricanes were left with a daunting target. A really, really big one. They tried their best to chase it down. But it just wasn’t enough. They only managed to score 189 for 9 in their 20 overs. Chaudhary was their top scorer, with 31 runs. But that total was nowhere near what they needed.
The Scorchers’ bowlers, on the other hand, did a pretty solid job. Ashton Agar was particularly good. He snagged 3 wickets for just 38 runs. And Aaron Hardie, after his amazing batting performance, also picked up 2 wickets for 27 runs. Joel Paris wasn’t bad either, taking 2 wickets for 36 runs. You can see how the Hurricanes’ chase ended in these video highlights, and it wasn’t pretty.
Big Win Lifts Scorchers on Table
This victory was a big one for Perth. It means they’ve moved up the BBL ladder quite a bit. They are now sitting pretty in third place on the BBL table. That’s a good spot to be, especially midway through the season. Ending the Hurricanes’ home winning streak, that’s a huge confidence booster too. Nine consecutive home wins, that’s a tough run to break. You can even check out some more match footage showing the Scorchers’ dominant performance.
The match itself was played on New Year’s Day. What a way to start 2026, huh? It kicked off at 7:15 PM local time in Hobart. For those in India, that was 1:45 PM IST. The conditions were pretty ideal for cricket, actually. Clear skies and cool, around 15-20 degrees Celsius. No rain or anything to mess things up. The video highlights available online confirm the Scorchers’ huge total. And yeah, it really shows the Hurricanes’ long home streak finally being snapped. It was a really important game, and a record-breaking one too.
This win sets up the Scorchers really well for the rest of the season. They’ve shown they can compete with the best, even on the road, and against a team like the Hurricanes with that amazing home record. And they’ve got some serious momentum now, clearly.
It’ll be super interesting to see if they can keep this form going, especially with Marsh back in such good touch and Hardie performing everywhere. For the Hurricanes, it’s a bit of a reset. They’ll need to figure out how to bounce back after losing that home streak. But for now, the Scorchers are celebrating a pretty big achievement against a tough opponent. It was quite a night for BBL cricket.
Sagnik Banerjee 
Ishaan Singh