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Paris, Turner lift Perth Scorchers to second spot
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Perth Scorchers 153 for 8 (Marsh 37, Fanning 31, Pope 4-23, Shamsi 3-30) beat Adelaide Strikers 120 (Scott 33, Short 31, Paris 3-22, Turner 2-1) by 33 runs
Veteran fast bowler Joel Paris has inspired a late fightback as Perth Scorchers overcame an all-out spin assault to post a fighting 33-run win over the Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium.
Tabraiz Shamsi unleashed his trademark shoe celebration and Lloyd Pope starred as Strikers spun a web of magic in Perth to restrict the Scorchers to 153 for 8. In reply, Strikers were on track for victory at 48 for 1 and 86 for 4 before Paris sparked a big collapse.
Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers quick Joel Paris proud of spinners but says Optus Stadium still pace friendly
Perth Scorchers quick Joel Paris admits there’s a perception the five-time champions have a weakness against spin, especially at Optus Stadium, after Adelaide Strikers played four tweakers on Sunday night.
The Strikers bowled 16 straight overs of spin to brilliant effect, including a stretch of 3-2 inside seven balls that saw the Scorchers muddle through to a below-par 8-153 despite the openers putting on 72 runs.
They were even so eager to put Perth through a spin trail they sent out an SOS message to South African veteran Tabraiz Shamsi to join the squad from the UAE a game early.
However, as much as Perth struggled, the visitors fared just as poorly.
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The Perth Scorchers have dug out a thrilling 33-run win over the Adelaide Strikers on Sunday night to jump into second place on the BBL ladder.
Despite being restricted to 8-153 by a spin-heavy Strikers outfit, the Scorchers rallied in the field to roll Adelaide for 120 at Optus Stadium.
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Skipper Ashton Turner provided the spark when he snared two wickets in the sixth over – Adelaide losing 3-0 in the space of four balls as the Strikers suddenly looked shaky away from home.
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