Perth Scorchers claimed their sixth BBL title by defeating Sydney Sixers in the final of BBL 15 at Optus Stadium. Perth Scorchers won the toss and decided to bowl first, which they took advantage of, getting some early wickets and restricting Sydney Sixers to132 all out in the last ball.
The Scorchers started their chase comfortably with Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen opening with a bang, bringing up a 50-run partnership by the 6th over and an 80-run stand to put the Scorchers in a commanding position.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| Toss | Perth Scorchers won and elected to field |
| Result | Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets |
| Man of the Match | David Payne |
| 1st Innings Score | Sydney Sixers 132/10 (20 overs) |
| 2nd Innings Score | Perth Scorchers 133/4 (17.3 overs) |
| Best Batsman (1st Inn) | Steve Smith (24), Josh Philippe (24), Moises Henriques (24) |
| Best Bowler (1st Inn) | Jhye Richardson (3/32), David Payne (3/18) |
| Best Batsman (2nd Inn) | Mitchell Marsh (44), Finn Allen (36) |
| Best Bowler (2nd Inn) | Sean Abbott (2/19), Jack Edwards (1/31) |
First Innings Highlights
The Perth Scorchers bowlers put on a clinical display to dismantle the Sydney Sixers batting lineup. Jhye Richardson and David Payne led the charge with three wickets each, while Mahli Beardman chipped in with two crucial wickets.
Steve Smith top-scored for the Sixers with a quick-fire 24 off 13 balls before falling LBW to Aaron Hardie. Josh Philippe (24) and Moises Henriques (24) got starts but couldn’t convert them into substantial scores. The Sixers lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 132 in the final ball of their innings.
| Best Performers | Figures |
|---|---|
| Batsman | Steve Smith – 24 (13 balls, 3 fours, 1 six) |
| Bowler | David Payne – 3/18 (4 overs) |
| Bowler | Jhye Richardson – 3/32 (4 overs) |
Second Innings Highlights
Perth Scorchers chased down the target with ease, losing just four wickets. The openers Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen provided a blazing start with an 80-run partnership. Finn Allen, who finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 433 runs, played a brilliant knock of 36 off 22 balls before being dismissed by Mitchell Starc.
Mitchell Marsh anchored the innings with a match-winning 44 off 43 balls. Josh Inglis sealed the victory in style, smashing a six over long-off in the 18th over to complete a comprehensive 6-wicket victory and secure Perth’s sixth BBL championship.
| Best Performers | Figures |
|---|---|
| Batsman | Mitchell Marsh – 44 (43 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Batsman | Finn Allen – 36 (22 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) |
| Bowler | Sean Abbott – 2/19 (4 overs) |
