BBL 10: Ferguson Helps Sydney Thunder Beat Perth Scorchers By 7 Wickets

Callum Ferguson led from the front to help his team, Sydney Thunder, beat Perth Scorchers by seven wickets in the 12th match of Big Bash League(BBL) on Tuesday. 

Usman Khawaja gave a fine start to the team after losing Alex Hales in the first over. Callum Ferguson played the second fiddle and let his teammates play the attacking role. Debutant Oliver Davies impressed everyone with his power-hitting skills during his 22-ball 36 run knock. 

Ben Cutting further supported Callum Ferguson to finish the game as he hit 29 runs from 16 balls, which included four boundaries and a six. Ferguson remained not out at 61 in 53 balls. He hit seven fours and a six during his innings. 

Earlier, Mitchell Marsh also played a captain's knock of 52 to take his team past the 150 run mark. Thunder bowled a disciplined line and length to restrict the run flow of Scorchers. 

Adam Milne made his debut for Thunder and conceded just 17 runs from his four overs. 

Brief Score:

Perth Scorchers - 152/5 (Mitchell Marsh - 52; Ben Cutting - 1/16) 

Sydney Thunder - 156/3 (Callum Ferguson - 61*; Jason Benrendoff - 1/32)