Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers: Scorchers seal record sixth Big Bash title

Introduction

The matchup between the Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers is one of the Big Bash League’s marquee rivalries. The 2025–26 final carried extra weight: the Scorchers sought a record-extending sixth men’s BBL title while the Sixers aimed to add to their status as the league’s second most successful franchise. The result at a packed Optus Stadium will shape perceptions of both teams ahead of the next season and matters to fans, players and selectors alike.

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Final result and match flow

In the BBL|15 final played at Perth’s Optus Stadium, the Scorchers beat the Sixers by six wickets to lift a sixth title. The Sydney Sixers were dismissed for 132 off the final ball of their 20 overs, with former England seamer David Payne taking an impressive 3-18. Ben Abbott also chipped in for the Scorchers with figures of 2-19.

Chase and key partnerships

Perth chased 133 to win and reached 133-4 in 17.3 overs. Openers Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen put on a rapid 80 in just 8.2 overs, setting the platform for the victory. Finn Allen scored 36 from 22 balls, while Marsh provided the backbone of the chase. Josh Inglis finished the match in style, hitting a six to seal the win for the Scorchers.

Notable moments and conditions

Steve Smith managed 24 off 13 for the Sixers but expressed frustration at playing in rain during the final. A controversial decision to chalk off a Cooper Connolly catch attracted attention but ultimately did not change the outcome. The Scorchers had entered the final after finishing top of the group stage; the Sixers were second, having secured their place by beating defending champions Hobart Hurricanes in the Challenger. The Qualifier had already seen Perth beat Sydney, earning the Scorchers home advantage in the final.

Conclusion

The Perth Scorchers’ comprehensive six-wicket win in the BBL|15 final underlined their domestic dominance and extended their record to six men’s Big Bash titles. For the Sixers, the loss will prompt reflection on finishing and conditions in big games, but their run to the final confirms they remain among the competition’s elite. Looking ahead, both squads will take lessons from Optus Stadium — the Scorchers to maintain their winning template, the Sixers to refine plans for key moments in knockout matches.