Mitchell Marsh’s century in the Big Bash League : Australia’s T20 captain Mitchell Marsh has made his intentions clear at the start of the New Year with a brilliant century against the Hobart Hurricanes in the 19th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26. On 1 January 2026, the Perth Scorchers scored 229 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs in a match played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. T20 World Cup 2026 Within hours of the announcement of the Australian squad for In T20 World Cup 2026, Mitchell Marsh will take the responsibility of winning the trophy as the captain.
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A storming century by Mitchell Marsh
Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. But, Mitchell Marsh judged his decision wrong. Marsh played an explosive knock of 102 off just 58 balls. He has hit 11 fours and 5 sixes in the innings. He hit these runs at a strike rate of 175.86. He completed his century in just 55 balls, the second century of his BBL career. However, he was caught by Nathan Ellis in the 19th over.
Marsh’s performance has also been special. Because the previous day, Australia 2026 T20 World Cupannounced his provisional team for Mitchell Marsh has been entrusted with the responsibility of the Australian team. Marsh has made a splash with the bat, taking the field within hours of the team announcement. With this game of his T20 World CupHopes are high. Marsh’s innings is also considered important for Australian cricket. India and Sri Lanka will host the T20 World Cup in February 2026.
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Aaron Hardy hits a century
Apart from Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardy also played a brilliant knock for the Perth Scorchers. But he could not complete the century. Hardy remained unbeaten on 94 off 43 balls. His innings included 9 fours and 5 sixes, which helped the Perth Scorchers build a huge score.
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