Magnificent Marsh’s brilliant 63 ends Lahore’s hopes of semis berth

Sudhir Gupta 08:25 01/10/2014
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  • Leading the way: Perth captain Mitchell Marsh hit seven fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 63 off 38 balls yesterday.

    Mitchell Marsh gave another exhi­bition of his talent with a brilliant batting display in a low-scoring Champions League Twenty20 game at the Chinnaswamy Stadium yesterday.

    The Perth Scorchers all-rounder struck a brilliant 63 not out off 38 balls to guide his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory against Lahore Lions.

    Chasing 124 in 20 overs, Perth batsmen floundered against the La­hore spinners. They were six down for 40 and a defeat loomed large.

    But Marsh checked in and took charge in the company of an enter­prising Brad Hogg (28 not out off 19 balls). Together they raised 68 runs in 6.5 overs to turn the tables on La­hore as the Big Bash champions fin­ished a creditable third in Group A.

    Marsh, who led the side as regular captain Adam Voges was rested, hit seven fours and three sixes, includ­ing two in succession off paceman Wahab Riaz to finish the match.

    Veteran Hogg was an able ally slamming two fours and as many maximums.

    Lahore, who needed to win big to improve their net run rate and knock out Chennai Super Kings for a semi-final berth, hurt their chanc­es with a shambolic batting display.

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