Published 22:36 IST, January 11th 2020

Tom Banton plays a mind-blowing paddle scoop to perfection off Jhye Richardson

Tom Banton had played a mind-blowing paddle scoop to perfection off Jhye Richarson during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers on Saturday

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Tom Banton played a stellar cameo during Big Bash League (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. His enterprising kck gave Heat some hope during ir mammoth chase of 214 but, it was that invative six which stood out most in contest.

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Tom Banton's mind-blowing six

This had happened in fourth over of Brisbane Heat's run chase which was bowled by pacer Jhye Richardson. On very first delivery, he bowled one outside off-stump as Tim Banton walked across stumps and played a paddle scoop to perfection as ball landed behind advertising board behind third man boundary. 

''Oh wow! That is some shot. You won't see a better shot than that in Big Bash this season. A rare of a fellow bowling a 142.9 20 rows back'' said commentators on air.

video was posted by Big Bash League on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.

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 Perth Scorchers outclass Brisbane Heat

Perth Scorchers skipper Mitchell Marsh won toss and elected to bat first. Even though y lost ir top three batsmen in quick succession, Marsh himself took onus upon himself and smashed  Brisbane bowlers to all parts of ground. He finished unbeaten on a 41-ball 93 at a strike rate of 226.83 which included three boundaries and eight maximums as Scorchers posted a formidable 213/3 in ir 20 overs.

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In reply, only opener Tom Banton mand to offer some resistance as he scored a quickfire 32-ball 55 at a strike rate of 171.88 including seven fours and two sixes. Once he was dismissed, visitors suffered a batting collapse and even though Joe Burns scored a 27-ball 37, it just was t eugh as y could only finish at 179/8 in ir 20 overs as hosts registered a 34-run win. 

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22:36 IST, January 11th 2020