Mitchell Marsh had his previous contract with Perth Scorchers run out at the conclusion of the last season of the BBL, and he wasn’t a part of their 10 pre-signed players either.
Mitchell Owen equalled the record of the fastest hundred in the history of the Big Bash League (BBL) in 39 balls set by CJ Simmons during the final of the 2024-25 season.
Despite the golden duck for their talisman Steve Smith, Sydney Sixers defeated their city rivals Sydney Thunder by 19 runs.
Melbourne Stars defeated Melbourne Renegades on BBL derby day by eight wickets on DLS method.
Quinton de Kock opted not to play for South Africa in T20I to focus on his franchise career with Melbourne Renegades in the BBL.
Mohammad Rizwan and Nicholas Pooran have international commitments during the BBL 2-23-24, which might have persuaded them to make this decision.
Syndey Thunder went on to register their second win in the ongoing edition of BBL.