Twitter Reactions: Mitchell Marsh's fiery hundred takes Perth Scorchers to third successive win

Riding on a staggering century from Mitchell Marsh, Perth Scorchers defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 53 runs in the match 12 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021-22. It was a comprehensive win for the Scorchers as Matthew Wade’s men never really looked in the hunt in their chase of 183. They lost wickets at regular intervals and lost the game eventually. Notably, Scorchers have now advanced to the top of the team standings, having won their first three fixtures this season.

Earlier in the game, Perth Scorchers won the toss and opted to bat at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Centurion from the last game, Colin Munro bagged a two-ball duck as the Scorchers looked in trouble. However, Mitchell Marsh walked in at number and he literally walked the talk. The dashing all-rounder was watchful at the start as the track had some help for the bowlers.

Mitchell Marsh slammed his maiden BBL ton

Moreover, the likes of Kurtis Patterson and Josh Inglis also got out cheaply. While Marsh built a 34-run stand with Ashton Tuners, the momentum again swung Hurricanes’ way as Turner was dismissed for 17. Marsh finally found a substantial partner in Laurie Evans, who looked in phenomenal touch. Both dasher played some staggering shots in end overs and put their side on command.

Marsh went onto slam a 60-ball ton as the Scorchers posted 182/5 while batting first. Chasing the daunting target, Hurricanes never really looked in the hunt as they 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 Hurricanes’ defeat.

The Matthew Wade-led side was bundled out for 129 in 19 overs as the Perth Scorchers walked away with a comprehensive 53-run win. Left-arm speedster Tymal Mills was the pick of the bowlers for Scorchers as he took three wickets in the game. Needless to mention, Marsh was adjudged the Player of the Match for his special effort with the bat.

Meanwhile, let’s look at how Twitterati reacted to Perth Scorchers’ fantastic win:

Hundred for Mitchell Marsh, first in BBL and 100* from 60 balls – he was the X factor for Australia in T20 World Cup and continues his dream form in this format. pic.twitter.com/i50LkNUVyx

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 14, 2021

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

Top class knock from Mitchell Marsh.#MitchellMarsh #PerthScorchers #BBL #BBL2021 #T20WorldCup2021 #PatCummins pic.twitter.com/7PyB1bgQId

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 14, 2021

An emphatic innings with the bat starring Mitchell Marsh! 🏏 Give us the ball, time to defend! 🛡️ #MADETOUGH #BBL11 pic.twitter.com/oo9m8iej2w

— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) December 14, 2021

Mitchell Marsh is enjoying batting up the order.#MitchellMarsh #PerthScorchers #BBL #BBL2021 #T20WorldCup2021 pic.twitter.com/vF5oMgxdHR

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 14, 2021

Brilliant Hundred for Mitchell Marsh. He scored Brilliant 100* runs from 60 balls in the BBL. He is Continues his Supreme form in T20 Cricket. #BBL pic.twitter.com/5TiXi9D0r6

— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) December 14, 2021

The moment Mitchell Marsh scores his 1st big bash hundred ❤️🔥#BBL11 pic.twitter.com/us9Av3Iwfq

— CRICKET VIDEOS 🏏 (@AbdullahNeaz) December 14, 2021

Big bucks guaranteed for Mitchell Marsh in the #IPL2022 Auction. Excellent performance in the T20 WC for Australia followed by another superb century from a tricky situation in the #BBL today.

— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) December 14, 2021

100* off 60 balls for Mitchell Marsh. Second successive century for a Perth Scorchers batsman after Colin Munro's 114* against Adelaide the other day. #BBL11

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 14, 2021

Mitchell Marsh brings up his maiden BBL century. #MitchellMarsh #PerthScorchers #Australia #Cricket #BBL2021 #BetBarter #Socialmedia pic.twitter.com/gBHHPpWJZp

— Bet Barter (@BetBarteronline) December 14, 2021

Mitchell Marsh will be the look out player in IPL. Last 1 year has been an extra ordinary performance from him.

— SS49 (@sourabh_49) December 14, 2021

100 for Mitchell Marsh! What a player!

One of the most important T20 players for Australia!!

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) December 14, 2021

Mitchell Marsh is the new Chris Lynn(in a good way)

— Kieran (@BerbaSpinCric) December 14, 2021

Mitchell Marsh just dropped down in the BBL and hit a 4 and a 6 off his first two balls. The team was 3/1 at the end of first over.

That's one happy, confident man.

— Global Spot League (@GlobalLeagues) December 14, 2021