Sherfane Rutherford emerged as the hero for Sydney Thunder after his final-ball boundary secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in Match 22 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Needing three runs off the last ball, Rutherford’s inside edge off Andrew Tye found the fence, helping Thunder chase down the target of 178 with style.

Rutherford, who remained unbeaten on 39 off 19 balls, smashed five boundaries and a six, guiding his side home in a tense finish. His calm demeanor under pressure made all the difference in a high-stakes chase.

Batting first, Perth Scorchers posted a formidable 177/4 after winning the toss. Their innings was anchored by opener Finn Allen, who attacked Sydney Thunder's bowling from the outset. Allen blasted his way to 68 off 31 balls, with a flurry of six boundaries and five sixes, giving the hosts a solid foundation.

Contributions from Ashton Turner (37*) and Josh Inglis (29*) further bolstered the Scorchers' total, though Sydney Thunder bowlers Chris Green and Daniel Sams applied some pressure to keep the target within reach.

Chasing 178, Sydney Thunder’s innings started on a shaky note with opener Blake Nikitaras dismissed for just one run in the first over. However, skipper David Warner and Matthew Gilkes steadied the innings with a crucial 89-run partnership.

Warner led the charge with a fluent 49 off 33 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes, while Gilkes chipped in with a steady 43 off 36 balls. Both players fell short of milestones, but their contributions laid the foundation for the thrilling chase.

With 12 runs needed off the final over, Sherfane Rutherford faced seasoned pacer Andrew Tye. Despite the high-pressure situation, Rutherford remained calm. The match boiled down to 3 runs needed off the final ball, and the left-hander delivered with a thick inside edge that raced to the boundary, sealing the win.

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