Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: D'Arcy Short. Perth Scorchers: 163/5(rr 9.59)

Six runs. SIX! D'Arcy Short to Cooper Connolly. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The Perth Scorchers are still in the hunt for the Finals, after an excellent run chase. Cooper Connolly once again played a crucial role in sealing victory, ending unbeaten on 39 after hitting two sixes to end the game. It was a valiant effort from the Adelaide Strikers' bowlers, but they couldn't hold off the Scorchers. D'Arcy Short was among the wicket-takers, claiming two scalps, but it ultimately wasn't enough. Jason Behrendorff was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Perth will now await the outcome of Sunday's final game to see if they make it through.

Six runs. SIX! D'Arcy Short to Cooper Connolly. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

End of over. Over 16. 10 runs. Bowler: Lloyd Pope. Perth Scorchers: 151/5(rr 9.44)

Dot ball. Lloyd Pope to Matthew Spoors. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Scott.

One run. Lloyd Pope to Cooper Connolly. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Manenti.

Leg bye. Lloyd Pope to Matthew Spoors. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Carey.

Two runs. Lloyd Pope to Matthew Spoors. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Doggett.

Dot ball. Lloyd Pope to Matthew Spoors. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Wide. Wide Lloyd Pope to Cooper Connolly. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) past fine leg for 4 runs, run save by Manenti.

Two runs. Lloyd Pope to Cooper Connolly. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump moves in front Scoop, in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Scott.

End of over. Over 15. 9 runs. Bowler: Matt Short. Perth Scorchers: 141/5(rr 9.40)

Four runs. FOUR! Matt Short to Matthew Spoors. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Two runs. Matt Short to Matthew Spoors. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to fine leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Scott, fielded by Carey.

Dot ball. Matt Short to Matthew Spoors. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Matt Short to Nick Hobson. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed. Five down for Perth Scorchers.

One run. Matt Short to Cooper Connolly. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for 1 run, fielded by Doggett.

Two runs. APPEAL! Matt Short to Cooper Connolly. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Haskett, by Carey, appeal made for Run Out. Cooper Connolly survives.

End of over. Over 14. Power Play Batting. 17 runs. Bowler: Jordan Buckingham. Perth Scorchers: 132/4(rr 9.43)

Two runs. Jordan Buckingham to Nick Hobson. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, run save by Short, fielded by Pope.