99/10 (15.0)
CR : 6.60
147/9 (20.0)
CR : 7.35
Perth Scorchers won by 48 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Finn Allen
49(30)
14.6
W
J Richardson to B Dwarshuis
High in the air and taken by Inglis. Perth Scorchers are yet into another BBL final and they will be hosting it for the sixth time. The fans love it as the Scorchers have beaten the Sixers by 48 runs while defending 148. That's a tremendous bowling effort from them. Coming to the final wicket, this was banged in short by Richardson on the stumps, Dwarshuis backs away and goes for the pull but gets a top edge behind him. Inglis behind the stumps moves to his right and takes a good catch.
B Dwarshuis 10(11)
c J Inglis b J Richardson
4s/6s
1/0
SR
90.91
Over 15
Sydney Sixers 99/10
Ben Dwarshuis10(11)
Mitchell Starc1(2)
Jhye Richardson1-20(3.0)
PRS won by 48 runs
5:04 PM IST & 7:34 PM Local Time: That’s it! What a performance this has been from the Perth Scorchers. Man, oh man, they’ve defended a below-par total in absolute style in front of their home crowd. Scorchers have booked their place in the Final of BBL Season 15 and earn the right to host it as well. It’s been a commanding 48-run victory for the men in orange.
Earlier in the day, the Sydney Sixers won the toss and opted to chase. Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact with the ball, striking in his very first over to dismiss Mitchell Marsh for 5. Finn Allen and Aaron Hardie then came together and stitched a steady partnership for the second wicket. Allen took some time to find his timing but once set, he pressed the accelerator, smashing four towering sixes. Just when he was looking set for a big score, he departed at the wrong time, dismissed by Ben Dwarshuis for 49.
The Sixers continued to chip away with regular wickets through the middle phase, with Moises Henriques rotating his bowlers smartly and keeping the Scorchers in check. Perth chose to take the Power Surge very late in the innings and it proved to be a productive move. They scored 23 runs during the Surge, which helped them push closer to the 150-run mark. Valuable contributions down the order from Ashton Turner with 29 off 21 and Jhye Richardson with 20 off 18 ensured the Perth Scorchers finished with a fighting total of 147/9 from their 20 overs. Two wickets apiece for Mitchell Starc (2/32) and Ben Dwarshuis (2/23).
In reply, the Sydney Sixers endured a horror start to their chase. Cooper Connolly made an immediate impact, as Babar Azam was stumped for a duck off just the second ball of the innings. Josh Philippe showed a bit of intent but threw away his wicket for 13 inside the powerplay. The pressure mounted further when Mahli Beardman struck again in the same over, dismissing Moises Henriques for just 2. At the end of the powerplay, the Sixers were in serious trouble at 23/3.
The Sixers kept losing wickets at regular intervals and never really found any momentum in the run chase. The Optus Stadium erupted in the 11th over when Mahli Beardman dismissed the big fish, Steve Smith, for 37 and at that point, the match was almost sealed for the Scorchers. When Smith fell, the Sixers were struggling at 74/6 and running out of options. The Scorchers then mopped up the tail in quick time, bundling the Sydney Sixers out for just 99 in 15 overs. It sealed a dominant 48-run victory for the Perth Scorchers in the Qualifier and booked their place in the Summit clash. Mahli Beardman was simply outstanding on the night, finishing as the standout bowler with impressive figures of 3/20.
Earlier in the day, the Sydney Sixers won the toss and opted to chase. Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact with the ball, striking in his very first over to dismiss Mitchell Marsh for 5. Finn Allen and Aaron Hardie then came together and stitched a steady partnership for the second wicket. Allen took some time to find his timing but once set, he pressed the accelerator, smashing four towering sixes. Just when he was looking set for a big score, he departed at the wrong time, dismissed by Ben Dwarshuis for 49.
The Sixers continued to chip away with regular wickets through the middle phase, with Moises Henriques rotating his bowlers smartly and keeping the Scorchers in check. Perth chose to take the Power Surge very late in the innings and it proved to be a productive move. They scored 23 runs during the Surge, which helped them push closer to the 150-run mark. Valuable contributions down the order from Ashton Turner with 29 off 21 and Jhye Richardson with 20 off 18 ensured the Perth Scorchers finished with a fighting total of 147/9 from their 20 overs. Two wickets apiece for Mitchell Starc (2/32) and Ben Dwarshuis (2/23).
In reply, the Sydney Sixers endured a horror start to their chase. Cooper Connolly made an immediate impact, as Babar Azam was stumped for a duck off just the second ball of the innings. Josh Philippe showed a bit of intent but threw away his wicket for 13 inside the powerplay. The pressure mounted further when Mahli Beardman struck again in the same over, dismissing Moises Henriques for just 2. At the end of the powerplay, the Sixers were in serious trouble at 23/3.
The Sixers kept losing wickets at regular intervals and never really found any momentum in the run chase. The Optus Stadium erupted in the 11th over when Mahli Beardman dismissed the big fish, Steve Smith, for 37 and at that point, the match was almost sealed for the Scorchers. When Smith fell, the Sixers were struggling at 74/6 and running out of options. The Scorchers then mopped up the tail in quick time, bundling the Sydney Sixers out for just 99 in 15 overs. It sealed a dominant 48-run victory for the Perth Scorchers in the Qualifier and booked their place in the Summit clash. Mahli Beardman was simply outstanding on the night, finishing as the standout bowler with impressive figures of 3/20.
Player of the Match: Finn Allen
Finn Allen (Player of the Match): "It definitely shouldn't be me winning this award. The way the boys bowled. Mahli with the energy with which he bowled. It was great to see.
(Why it's so hard to bat here?) It's because of the variable bounce. Their bowlers bowled well and our boys also bowled well. Smudge was the only batter who got going.
(On Mahli Beardman) He's so impressive. He's getting smarter with each game and it's great to see him progress."
(Why it's so hard to bat here?) It's because of the variable bounce. Their bowlers bowled well and our boys also bowled well. Smudge was the only batter who got going.
(On Mahli Beardman) He's so impressive. He's getting smarter with each game and it's great to see him progress."
The Scorchers defended 148 successfully to book a place in the BBL final. They will be hosting it for the sixth time. The Sixers will now host the Challenger, where they will face the winner of the Knockout, which will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars tomorrow. Do join us for that.
For now, this is Akshay Bhide, signing off, on behalf of my co-commentator Pritam Dey, scorer Zeeshan Naiyer and statistician Aman. Until next time, cheers and good bye.
For now, this is Akshay Bhide, signing off, on behalf of my co-commentator Pritam Dey, scorer Zeeshan Naiyer and statistician Aman. Until next time, cheers and good bye.