Kevin Pietersen bats the way as Melbourne Stars crush Perth Scorchers to top Big Bash LeagueWILL RUSSELL/GETTY IMAGES Kevin Pietersen carried the Stars to victory. The Melbourne Stars surged into top spot on the BBL ladder with a crushing seven-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers at the WACA Ground on Saturday night. The Scorchers made the worst start to an innings in BBL history when they crashed to 4-13 in the fourth over. Nightwatchman AJ Tye saved the day with 42 off 33 balls to lift the Scorchers to 7-134. WILL RUSSELL/GETTY IMAGES Kevin Pietersen and Marcus Stoinis celebrate after reaching their fifty partnership.

Source: Stuff January 14, 2017 14:11 UTC