Final result
Perth Scorchers won by 40 runs
Player of the match: MR Marsh
Result · Big Bash League
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Result · Big Bash League
Venue par · 194Chase success · 46%POTM · MR Marsh
Match preview & overview
Scorchers post 229/3 to down Hurricanes by 40 runs at Bellerive
Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs at Bellerive Oval on 1 January 2026 in a Big Bash League T20. Batting first after Hobart won the toss and chose to field, the Scorchers posted 229/3, a total that proved well beyond the Hurricanes, who finished on 189/9. MR Marsh was named Player of the Match. The result moves Perth ahead in a rivalry where they have now won 14 of 22 BBL meetings, and it came at a venue that had been kinder to Hobart in recent years, including an 8-wicket Hurricanes win here in 2024.
The Scorchers' innings was built on a dominant middle phase. After a decent powerplay of 57 runs for 2 wickets, the Scorchers lost no wickets at all in overs seven through fifteen, scoring 112 runs in that stretch. It was the kind of period that makes a total feel unassailable. The death brought 60 more runs for 1 wicket, leaving Hobart needing 230 from their twenty overs.
Hobart's reply never got close. They managed 43 runs in the powerplay for 2 wickets, immediately putting the asking rate under pressure. The middle overs yielded 106 runs but cost 4 wickets, and by the time the death arrived, the chase was beyond reach. A total of 40 runs in the final phase for 3 wickets confirmed it.
Pitch report & venue insights
Bellerive Oval — 112-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2002–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
112
T20 matches hosted
194
Avg 1st-innings score
171
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
55%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Scorchers' middle overs were the match-winner
Perth Scorchers scored 112 runs without losing a wicket through the middle phase, a remarkable stretch that transformed a decent powerplay into an imposing total. The Hurricanes, by contrast, lost 4 wickets in the same phase and could never quite keep up with the asking rate.
Angle 02
229/3 well above Bellerive's average first-innings score
Angle 03
Hobart's powerplay fell short from ball one
Angle 04
MR Marsh takes Player of the Match
Angle 05
Perth's head-to-head dominance continues
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may suit more informed views given how heavily the Scorchers' middle phase dominated this game. When one side scores 112 runs in the middle overs without losing a wicket, individual contribution lines become harder to read.
- Venue data at Bellerive Oval suggests chasing sides succeed roughly 44% of the time across 112 matches, so toss-winner and match-winner lines carry a meaningful correlation here that markets may or may not price efficiently.
- Total-runs markets at Bellerive are worth examining given the divergence between the average first-innings score (194) and what the Scorchers posted (229). When pitches play above their historical average, over-under lines can drift in interesting directions.
- Player performance markets around top Scorchers batters could be more informative than outright lines, given Perth's demonstrated ability to score heavily through the middle overs regardless of the powerplay situation.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes
What was the result of the Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL match on 1 January 2026?
Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs at Bellerive Oval. The Scorchers posted 229/3 batting first, and the Hurricanes were bowled out for 189/9 in reply. MR Marsh was named Player of the Match.
Where was the Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes BBL match played?
The match was played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart's home ground. It is one of the BBL's regular venues and has hosted 112 T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 194.
Where can I watch BBL matches in the UK?
BBL fixtures are typically available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming access via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for coverage times, keeping in mind that Australian evening games usually fall in the early morning hours UK time.
What is the head-to-head record between Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes?
Perth Scorchers lead the head-to-head record with 14 wins from 22 BBL meetings. Hobart Hurricanes have won 8. Before this match, Hobart had won three of the previous five encounters, including an 8-wicket win at Bellerive Oval in 2024.
Who was Player of the Match in the Scorchers vs Hurricanes BBL game?
MR Marsh was named Player of the Match after Perth Scorchers' 40-run victory. He played a central role in Perth's innings as they posted 229/3, well above Bellerive Oval's average first-innings score of 194.
How did the toss affect the outcome of this BBL match?
Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and chose to field, which is the more common decision at Bellerive Oval: captains opt to field after winning the toss in 54% of matches here. Despite fielding first, Hobart could not restrict Perth and fell 40 runs short of the target.
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Photo credits (3)
- Mitchell Marsh — photo by www.davidmolloyphotography.com, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Shaun Marsh — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Adam Gilchrist — photo by Luton Anderson, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source