Scorchers vs Stars, 30th Match at Melbourne, BBL, Jan 02 2022 - Match Result

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6.37pm An anti-climactic finish, no? We are in the era of the #NewNormal as the Scorchers players just do a thumbs up to the Stars. No fist bumping, no hand shakes. The Stars players have already worn their masks as soon as the game ended. Scorchers move to first.

But the Stars openers did make a game of it, as long as they were around. A 78-run first-wicket stand between Joe Clarke and Tom Rogers made it seem like the Stars could pull off the 181 chase. But then nobody else could chip in. Stars lose ten wickets for 52 runs and that's why they have lost.

Peter Hatzoglou is the Player of the Match: He appears surprised with the award. He credits Agar, Turner, and the other bowlers to help him. "Four of our bowlers are in the top 10 wicket takers so that's good. I played grade cricket in Melbourne, so I knew what these new guys can do. you don't want to lose a match against a bunch of guys who are untested. There's always pressure in the Big Bash. Different nervousness levels in different stages of the game. But I just chat with the seniors, gives me confidence. My dad called me a few days ago and told me that Gilly (Gilchrist)'s kids are copying you in the backyard. Very grateful to the Scorchers, and the Renegades before for giving me a chance. Fantastic, I don't know what to make of it. "

rohan: "Hindsight but MS messed a great start . They only to score 7 per over between 8 and 15 over and protect wickets , take power surge and try to score 50 of last 5 overs !"

Rakesh: "from 78/0 to 130/10. Just 52 runs for 10 wickets and most batsmen trying to hoick the ball in the air and holing out except the great Maxwell who chose to get Bowled. Pretty Senseless cricket that, worse that school boy stuff and definitely not worthy of a International level tournament"

Rohan: "Even after getting a brilliant start , majority of chasing teams mess up 180 chase. I don't understand why teams do not use a simple template of protecting the wickets between 7 to 15 overs and go for a kill (including taking power surge) during 15 to 20 overs ? This has worked for teams batting first and will work for the team batting 2nd."

Tom: "Great execution by the Perth bowlers once again"

Pete: "Seems like the once bright stars are on battery saver this season. I know Covid hasn't been very kind to them but even so they haven't looked the formidable team they once were."

How good was that Tye over. Just 1 off it.