Cooper Connolly extends Scorchers' dominance over Stars on opening night
Chasing 147, Scorchers were in trouble at 37 for 3 before Connolly and captain Ashton Turner combined for a match-turning 68-run partnership
15/12Result
1st Match (D/N), Big Bash League at Perth, Dec 15 2024
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![Melbourne Stars]( "Melbourne Stars")
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![Perth Scorchers]( "Perth Scorchers")
150/4 (17.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
15/12Result
1st Match (D/N), Big Bash League at Perth, Dec 15 2024
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![Melbourne Stars]( "Melbourne Stars")
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![Perth Scorchers]( "Perth Scorchers")
150/4 (17.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Cartwright sent to hospital with possible neck injury after fielding mishap
"They've ruled out concussion... but he's going to hospital for some scans on his neck," Stars' captain Stoinis said
Scorchers get Agar, Connolly boost with spin stocks in focus
Allrounder Matthew Spoors could become an option for Scorchers after reviving his career with Canada