Mitchell Marsh scored a rapid 102 off 58 balls, including his 2000th BBL run, to propel the Perth Scorchers to 229 against the Hobart Hurricanes. Aaron Hardie also contributed significantly with 94 runs off 43 deliveries. The Scorchers, currently third in the standings with two wins and two losses, aim to defend their strong total. They made an early impact in the run chase, taking four wickets by 8.3 overs, putting the Hurricanes under pressure.