Scorchers dominate Sixers to book Big Bash League final berth

Perth Scorchers booked their spot in the final of the Big Bash League after a commanding 48-run victory over Sydney Sixers. Defending 147, Perth struck early and applied constant pressure to bowl the Sixers out for 99, sealing a comprehensive Qualifier win.

Match Analysis

Perth Scorchers produced a composed all-round display to defeat the Sydney Sixers by 48 runs in the Qualifier of the Big Bash League, a result that books Perth Scorchers a place in the final.

Batting first, Perth Scorchers recovered from early wickets to post 147/9. Finn Allen set the tone with an aggressive start at the top, while the middle order worked to stabilise the innings after regular breakthroughs. Although the Scorchers were restricted in the closing overs, their total proved competitive on a surface that rewarded disciplined bowling.

In reply, Sydney Sixers’ chase faltered almost immediately as they lost three wickets inside the powerplay. Steven Smith offered brief resistance, but sustained pressure and incisive bowling ensured wickets fell at regular intervals. The Sixers were bowled out for 99 in 15 overs, as Perth’s bowlers dominated through the middle phase to seal a comprehensive Qualifier victory and advance confidently into the final.

Match Summary

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Qualifier

Perth Scorchers 147/9 (20 ov)

Sydney Sixers 99/10 (15 ov)

Perth Scorchers won by 48 runs

SCORECARD

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Match Stats

Perth Scorchers Fall of wickets: 1-9 (Mitchell Marsh - 1.5 ov), 2-67 (Finn Allen - 7.4 ov), 3-69 (Josh Inglis - 9.2 ov), 4-80 (Cooper Connolly - 11.2 ov), 5-87 (Aaron Hardie - 12.3 ov), 6-101 (Laurie Evans - 14.1 ov), 7-145 (Jhye Richardson - 19.3 ov), 8-146 (Ashton Turner - 19.5 ov), 9-147 (David Payne - 19.6 ov)

Sydney Sixers Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Babar Azam - 0.2 ov), 2-21 (Josh Philippe - 3.1 ov), 3-23 (Moises Henriques - 3.6 ov), 4-63 (Lachlan Shaw - 8.4 ov), 5-64 (Jack Edwards - 9.3 ov), 6-74 (Steven Smith - 10.5 ov), 7-86 (Ben Manenti - 12.2 ov), 8-90 (Joel Davies - 13.4 ov), 9-91 (Sean Abbott - 13.5 ov), 10-99 (Ben Dwarshuis - 14.6 ov)

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Playing XI

Perth Scorchers

Mitchell Marsh

Finn Allen

Cooper Connolly

Josh Inglis (WK)

Aaron Hardie

Ashton Turner (C)

Laurie Evans

Jhye Richardson

Brody Couch

David Payne

Mahli Beardman

Sydney Sixers

Babar Azam

Steven Smith

Josh Philippe (WK)

Moises Henriques (C)

Lachlan Shaw

Jack Edwards

Joel Davies

Ben Dwarshuis

Sean Abbott

Mitchell Starc

Ben Manenti

Match Details:

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 08:30

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Toss: Sydney Sixers elected to bowl

Umpires: Gerard Abood (Australia) Sam Nogajski (Australia) Ben Treloar (Australia TV)

Match Referee: Simon Fry (Australia)

Weather

Clear, clear sky

Temperature 40°C, Humidity 13%

Wind Speed 5.66 mph, Clouds 0%

Pitch

Pitch Condition - Spinning Pitch

Batting Condition - Average

Pace Bowling Condition - Swing Favourable

Spin Bowling Condition - Slow Spin

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