Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Jhye Richardson. Melbourne Stars: 130/10(rr 6.84)

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Jhye Richardson to Mitchell Swepson. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved, caught by Inglis. The Melbourne Stars have posted a modest total. Their batters struggled in the powerplay, losing early wickets. However, Marcus Stoinis played a sensible knock, guiding the team to a competitive score with some support from Campbell Kellaway. The rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions. The Perth Scorchers' bowlers were highly impressive, maintaining a tight line and length while varying their pace effectively. Jhye Richardson delivered an outstanding spell, claiming a four-wicket haul. Stay tuned as we get ready for the chase!

Six runs. SIX! Jhye Richardson to Mitchell Swepson. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

End of over. Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: David Payne. Melbourne Stars: 124/9(rr 6.89)

Six runs. SIX! David Payne to Peter Siddle. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Dot ball. David Payne to Peter Siddle. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Dot ball. David Payne to Peter Siddle. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Connolly.

One run. David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.

Dot ball. David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Dot ball. David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to silly point for no runs.

End of over. Over 17. Power Play Batting. no runs. Bowler: Jhye Richardson. Melbourne Stars: 117/9(rr 6.88)

Dot ball. Jhye Richardson to Peter Siddle. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

Dot ball. Jhye Richardson to Peter Siddle. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

Dot ball. Jhye Richardson to Peter Siddle. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

Wicket. OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jhye Richardson to Haris Rauf. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by Richardson. Jhye Richardson is dismantling the Star's batter.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Jhye Richardson to Glenn Maxwell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Hardie. Second wicket lost in the power surge.

Dot ball. Jhye Richardson to Glenn Maxwell. Slower ball half volley, down leg side on the back foot driving, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Allen.

End of over. Over 16. Power Play Batting. 8 runs. Bowler: David Payne. Melbourne Stars: 117/7(rr 7.31)

Dot ball. David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Turner.

Dot ball. David Payne to Mitchell Swepson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Turner.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. David Payne to Tom Curran. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to second slip, caught by Richardson. Slower ball tricks worked well.