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Mitchell Marsh Hits 102 in BBL on Day He Is Named Australia’s T20 World Cup Captain

The century propelled Perth to 229 for 3, signaling timely form before Australia’s February opener in Colombo.

Overview

  • The Perth Scorchers beat the Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs after posting 229/3 and limiting the chase to 189/9.
  • Marsh’s 102 off 58 balls included 11 fours and five sixes and carried him past 2,000 career runs in the Big Bash League.
  • He and Aaron Hardie produced a 164-run stand for the third wicket, the highest for that wicket in BBL history.
  • Hardie finished unbeaten on 94 from 43 deliveries, while Marsh was dismissed by Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis in the final over at Bellerive Oval.
  • Australia begin their T20 World Cup campaign on February 11 against Ireland in Colombo as part of Group B.