Scorchers Seal Record Sixth BBL Title as Sixers Fall Short in Optus Stadium Final

Perth Scorchers once again underlined why they own the Big Bash League stage, brushing aside Sydney Sixers by six wickets in a pulsating final at Optus Stadium to clinch a record-extending sixth BBL title. In front of a raucous, sell-out crowd of 55,018, the Scorchers delivered a complete performance, strangling the Sixers with the ball before finishing the chase with controlled aggression.

Scorchers’ Quicks Set the Tone in a Hostile BBL Final

On a pitch offering seam movement and uneven bounce, Perth’s pace attack seized control early. David Payne, Jhye Richardson, and Mahli Beardman combined to rip through the Sixers’ batting, exploiting the conditions with discipline and variation. Sydney were bundled out for 132, the lowest first-innings total in a 20-over BBL final, despite a brief counterattack from Steven Smith.

Smith looked intent on spoiling the party, striking 24 from 13 balls and momentarily silencing the orange-clad stands with a flurry of clean hits. But his resistance ended when Aaron Hardie trapped him lbw after a successful review, sparking deafening celebrations and shifting the momentum decisively Perth’s way.

Payne proved especially difficult to handle. The left-armer finished with 3 for 18, repeatedly deceiving batters who struggled to generate power on the sticky surface. Richardson matched him with three wickets of his own, ensuring the Sixers never built sustained partnerships.

Allen and Marsh Power Perth Home

Any faint hopes of a Sixers comeback evaporated during the chase. Finn Allen and Mitchell Marsh launched into the target with an 80-run opening stand that flattened the contest inside the powerplay. Allen’s intent was unmistakable as he took on Mitchell Starc early, scooping and driving with confidence to keep the asking rate firmly under control.

Marsh anchored the innings with a commanding 44, striking the ball cleanly despite the challenging conditions. The pair’s assurance meant Perth were never dragged into a scramble, even as drizzle briefly interrupted play and added to Sydney’s frustration.

Allen departed for a brisk 36, but by then the damage was done. Perth reached the target in the 18th over, sealing victory without alarm and capping a season defined by power hitting and ruthless efficiency.

Another chapter in Scorchers’ BBL dominance

This triumph marked Perth’s fourth final win over the Sixers and reaffirmed their reputation as the league’s benchmark franchise. 

In the Big Bash final, pressure moments belong to the Scorchers, and once again, they delivered when it mattered most.