Scorchers strengthen BBL ID credentials as Strikers miss for 92

The league leaders Perth Scorchers defeated the Adelaide Strikers to reinforce their BBL name favoritism with a seven wicket thrashing.

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After electing to bat at Adelaide Oval, the Strikers' formidable batting order displayed a solid overall, but was thwarted with the help of a commonly disciplined Scorchers attack.

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David Payne, Lance Morris and Peter Hatzoglou caught 3 wickets a piece to underline the Scorchers' reserve of bowling options as the Strikers have been bowled out in 17

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They could finish the top spot with a win over the Melbourne Renegades from their regular season finale at home on Sunday, while the Strikers are in a jam for a playoff

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England's Payne, who claimed essential wickets from openers Matt Quick and Travis Head to complete on 3-for-20 from 3-overs.

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The left-footed Payne, who made his England debut last year in an ODI against the Netherlands, bowled in short form with a delivery gem through the gate to start the Strikers

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After being hit by 2 hurdles via a dismissive header, who used his toes supremely, Payne struck back and had him pinned square leg forward.

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Having inspired the Thunder and Sixers in his debut season in the BBL, Payne swung the ball menacingly and returned to the backend to ignore Adam Hose

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