Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers in the final
Scorchers clinched their record-extending 6th BBL title
David Payne adjudged man of the match
The Perth Scorchers have beaten their most bitter rivals Sydney Sixers, once again in the final of the Big Bash League. The Scorchers clinched the 2025-26 season title, thanks to a commanding 6-wicket victory in front of a packed crowd as well as home support at the Optus Stadium.
The Sixers, who were absolutely untouchable in the 2nd half of the league stages, could not really get going in the final today, as they endured their second defeat to the hands of Mitchell Marsh's Perth.
Just a couple of days ago, the Scorchers had beaten the Sixers in the Qualifier by 48 runs to enter the summit clash, following which Sydney had to overcome Hobart Hurricanes in the Challenger to set up another meeting with Ashton Turner's men.
That was exactly the case today as well. After losing the toss and batting first, Sydney were actually bowled out for just 132 runs with 3 batters, including Steve Smith, Josh Phillipe and skipper Moises Henriques scoring 24 runs each.
Lachlan Shaw and Joel Davies were the other notable scorers but they could amass only 14 and 19 runs respectively. In the 2nd innings, Perth took 17 overs to chase down the total which was an actual proof of the pitch being actually sluggish.
But opening batters Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen gave the Scorchers a very good start with their partnership of 80 after which Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner and Cooper Conolly returned with scores of 5, 2 and 4 each.
Wicket-keeper batter Josh Inglis held his nerve and scored 29 off 26 to help his side claim its 6th title - the most by any Big Bash League outfit. Left-arm seamer David Payne was adjudged man of the match for his spell of 3/18 (4) which included the wickets of Phillipe, Henriques and Shaw.
Perth Scorchers Vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League Final: Bat Flip Update
After a brief delay due to rain, Perth Scorchers won the bat flip and decided to field first against Sydney Sixers.
Perth Scorchers Vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League Final: Playing XIs
Sydney Sixers: Steven Smith, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Brody Couch, David Payne, Mahli Beardman
Perth Scorchers Vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League Final: Live Streaming Info
Where will the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League final be telecast and live streamed?
The Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League final will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Star Sports Network TV channels in the country.
Perth Scorchers Vs Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League Final: Squads
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Brody Couch, David Payne, Mahli Beardman, Joel Paris, Nick Hobson, Luke Holt
Sydney Sixers: Daniel Hughes, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Joel Davies, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Hayden Kerr, Mitchell Perry, Jordan Silk
