The BBL|15 the finale is a clash of the titans Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers Meet for the sixth time in the Grand Chief decision. With Perth chasing an unprecedented sixth title and the Sixers chasing their fourth, the stakes couldn’t be higher at The Furnace.
A clash of titans awaits in Perth
The Scorchers go in as heavy favorites not only because of their home advantage but also because of their clinical demolition of the Sixers by 48 runs in the Qualifier a few days ago. Perth Stadium has been a fortress; The Scorchers have won six of the six finals played at this venue (including the history of Optus Stadium).
The pitch in Perth has been very difficult for the batsmen this season, averaging just 141 in the first innings. For the Sixers to have a chance, they need to find a way to break through and bounce off the extreme pace that the young guns like. Mahli Beardman they used it to disperse the visiting queues.
Team uniform and key players
Perth Scorchers: They have a four-game winning streak. Their bowling unit is the most disciplined in the league, while their batting depth allows them to recover even if their explosive openers fall early.
Sydney Sixers: Although they lost the qualifier, they bounced back with a dominant 57-run win over the Hurricanes. They are ‘big moment’ specialists but have struggled at Perth Stadium, scoring just 99 and 113 in their last two outings.
Key players to watch
Perth Scorchers
- Find Allen: The “Finnisher” is in white-hot form this season with 430 runs. His ability to dominate the Powerplay (strike rate ~190) often takes the game away from the opposition before the halfway mark.
- Mahli Beardman: The 20-year-old spider was the star of the competition. After taking 3-20 against the Sixers in the Qualifier, including the prized scalp of Steve Smith, he is Perth’s ‘X-factor’ in this bounce-back deck.
- Cooper Connolly: He has an “arm of gold” in the power play and the composure to finish off tight chases with the bat.
Sydney Sixers
- Steve Smith: The Sixers’ hopes rest almost entirely on his shoulders. He is averaging 68.75 points in 5 games this season. If he gets through the innings, the Sixers can post a winning total.
- Mitchell Starc: The veteran left-armer is perfectly suited to the Perth conditions. His early swing and late delivery yorkers will be instrumental in keeping Finn Allen and Mitch Marsh in check.
- Joel Davies: The league MVP was a revelation. His low-order cameos and improved spin bowling make him an important component of the Sixers’ middle-order strategy.
Broadcast and Live Streaming details for BBL|15 Final
- Australia: Fox Cricket; Kayo Sports, Channel 7
- India: Star Sports, JioHotstar app and website
- Great Britain and Ireland: Sky Sports
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- New Zealand: Sky Sports New Zealand
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Caribbean Islands: Sports Max
- Middle East: cricbuzz
- Pakistan: Tapmad, PTV Sports and TEN Sports
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