The Perth Scorchers have pegged again a sizzling Brisbane Heat begin to arrange an intriguing run chase at Optus Stadium.
Former Scorcher Colin Munro and big-hitting sensation Josh Brown took to the tempo and bounce of the wicket like geese to water, taking down the Lance’ Wild Thing’ Morris in a rollicking Power Play that arrange a complete of 8-171.
The Heat turned up the strain early, climbing into Matt Kelly and Morris to fly to 0-56 from 5 overs.
Ashton Turner took issues into his personal palms as he rolled out his offies earlier than throwing debutant Cooper Connolly into the fray.
He was taken down the bottom for a six second ball however closed out nicely with 11 off his first.
Andrew Tye’s introduction was met with a most, however he responded in typical style, sending Brown again to the sheds for 34.
Morris struck again with the wicket of Munro within the subsequent over.
Brisbane constructed steadily by the center regardless of a mini-collapse of 3-9.
Sam Billings had starvation within the eyes, however his innings was reduce brief as he pulled a bouncer straight to Nick Hobson at deep sq. leg.
The Scorchers’ fielding constricted the guests as they compelled the Heat to run onerous with a number of close to misses.
Cameron Bancroft then shocked the gang with a flying outfield particular to take away Jimmy Peirson.
Bancroft motored in from the boundary earlier than hurling himself in the direction of the ball, securing it in his mits at full stretch.
Tye grabbed two wickets and a run out within the remaining over as Brisbane posted 8-171.