Patterson fifty, Kelly four-for help Scorchers overcome Heat attack
Top order failure cost Heat the game as Scorchers defend a modest 157
Top order failure cost Heat the game as Scorchers defend a modest 157
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: @PeterDellaPenna
10.13 pm Well the Heat tail battled gamely but ultimately it was a top order failure that cost the visitors in the end. Scorchers bungled their last four overs batting in the first innings but it doesn't come back to bite them.
Player of the Match is Matt Kelly for his 4 for 28: "I certainly made it hard for us at the end but glad to have our senior pros and glad to get a win in front of the home crowd for the first game. We're not gonna get much cricket here unfortunately throughout the summer so to win in front of the home crowd is pretty special."
That's it from us for today's doubleheader. Come back for some more BBL coverage tomorrow when Adelaide Strikers take on Melbourne Renegades. Until then, take care!
L Guthrie run out 6 (24m 6b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100.00
Two sixes needed for a Super Over.
Behrendorff with the last over. Around the stumps.
Top order failure cost Heat the game as Scorchers defend a modest 157