Mitchell Marsh hit his maiden T20 hundred to help Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 53 runs and register their third successive win in the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League on Tuesday. Marsh smashed 100 not out off 60 while Tymal Mills ended with 3 for 23 to ensure the Hurricanes couldn’t make a comeback.

Earlier, the Perth Scorchers opted to bat after winning the toss at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Colin Munro was dismissed for a two-ball duck as the Scorchers looked in trouble. However, Mitchell Marsh walked in at no.3 and smashed a 100 off just 60 deliveries.

Century for Mitchell Marsh in Big Bash League. He’s in great form since early 2021.#BBL11 pic.twitter.com/37gyGQ5GjP

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 14, 2021

Marsh’s hundred helped the Scorchers post 182/5 while batting first. Chasing the 183-run target, the Hurricanes lost wickets at regular intervals. D’Arcy Short and Ben McDermott did get promising starts and scored 31 and 41 respectively, but their efforts could only narrow down the margin of the Hurricanes’ defeat.

They were bundled out for 129 in 19 overs as the Perth Scorchers sealed a comprehensive 53-run win. Left-arm speedster Mills was the pick of the bowlers for the Scorchers as he took three wickets in the game. Marsh was adjudged the Player of the Match for his special effort with the bat.