Perth Scorchers Book Big Bash League Final Spot After Dominating Sixers

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 Worm 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) Wagon Wheel 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 © Cricket World 2026