Over 18. 4 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Perth Scorchers: 150/4(rr 8.33)

Four runs. FOUR! Peter Siddle to Ashton Turner. Short, outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A comprehensive victory to start the campaign from the Perth Scorchers. They lost both openers inside the opening two overs, but Cooper Connolly and Ashton Turner came together with a fourth wicket stand that was the mainstay of the chase, keeping the required rate under control through. Connolly completed a maiden BBL half century and although he fell for 64 during the power surge, Nick Hobson joined Turner as the Scorchers cruised over the line with 17 balls to spare. Four of the Stars bowlers took a wicket apiece but they didn't have enough runs on the board. Jhye Richardson is the Player of the Match.

End of over. Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: Hamish McKenzie. Perth Scorchers: 146/4(rr 8.59)

Dot ball. Hamish McKenzie to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Clarke.

Four runs. FOUR! Hamish McKenzie to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Six runs. SIX! Hamish McKenzie to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

One run. Hamish McKenzie to Ashton Turner. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Couch.

One run. Hamish McKenzie to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Couch.

Dot ball. Hamish McKenzie to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs, shy attempt by Harper.

End of over. Over 16. 9 runs. Bowler: Brody Couch. Perth Scorchers: 134/4(rr 8.38)

Four runs. FOUR! Brody Couch to Ashton Turner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Two runs. Brody Couch to Ashton Turner. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Milne, fielded by Harper.

One run. Brody Couch to Nick Hobson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Clarke.

Dot ball. Brody Couch to Nick Hobson. Short, to leg on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.

One run. Brody Couch to Ashton Turner. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Webster.

One run. Brody Couch to Nick Hobson. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Milne.

End of over. Over 15. Power Play Batting. 14 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Perth Scorchers: 125/4(rr 8.33)

One run. Peter Siddle to Nick Hobson. Yorker, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Webster.

Four runs. FOUR! Peter Siddle to Nick Hobson. Length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Four runs. FOUR! Peter Siddle to Nick Hobson. Length ball, to leg on the back foot Steer, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.