The furnace is ready to reach the boiling point as two of the most successful franchises Big Bash League history collides for the ultimate prize. The Perth Scorchers (5 times champion) hosts Sydney Sixers At Optus Stadium (3x champions). It’s more than just a finale; it’s a battle for BBL supremacy between two teams that share eight of the fourteen titles contested so far.
The Perth Scorchers going into the finals as the gold standard of the tournament, finishing at the top of the table with seven wins from ten matches. Their form has been nothing short of dominant, with a four-match winning streak heading into the decider, including a comprehensive 48-run demolition of the Sixers in the Qualifiers. Perth’s success has been built on a ‘fortress’ mentality at Optus Stadium, where their pace attack thrives on extra bounce and carry. They have shown a clinical ability to post competitive totals, relying on a bowling unit that has consistently smothered their opponents even when the top-order teams have faltered, as evidenced by their recent performance in which they have bowled the Sixers out for just 99 to defend 147.
The Sydney Sixers They proved to be the last solid contenders, bouncing back from that heavy Qualifying defeat to crush the Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs in the Challenger. Although they have struggled against the Scorchers this season, losing both their encounters, the Sixers have a “big game” attitude and a wealth of experience in their veteran core. Their pace is high after 198 runs in their last outing, which shows that they are arguably the most dangerous batting side in the league when their top order clicks. They come to Perth with the tag of ‘light’ but have the tactical agility and star power to avenge their recent defeat on the biggest stage.
PS vs SS, BBL|15 Final: Match details
- Date and Time: January 25 (Sunday); 13:45 IST / 8:15 GMT / 16:15 Local
- Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
PS vs SS head to head record in BBL
Matches played: 31| Perth Scorchers won: 18 | Sydney Sixers won: 12 | No Results/Closed: 1
Optus Stadium Pitch Report
Perth Stadium is renowned for its raw pace, sharp bounce and fast offside, often regarded as one of the toughest places to visit batsmen in the BBL. With the new ball, seamers can expect a lot of carry and movement as it flies towards the keeper. As the gloss fades, the pitch becomes a real hitting surface, encouraging batsmen to trust the bounce and hit down the line. Spinners usually find limited spin on a hard deck, although wide boundaries can work in their favor if they mix up their speed. A high-scoring contest is very interesting if the top player negotiates the power play reliably.
Groups
Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman, Nick Hobson, Brody Couch, Sam Fanning
Sydney Sixers: Babar AzamSteven Smith, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Ben Manenti, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr
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PS vs SS, BBL|15 Final: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Perth Scorchers win the toss and bowl first
- Sydney Sixers powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Sydney Sixers Total Score: 190-200
Case 2:
- Sydney Sixers win the toss first
- Perth Scorchers powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Perth Scorchers Total Score: 190-200
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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