Clinical Perth Scorchers defeated Sydney Sixers in the qualifiers to book a place in the BBL finals. 15

Perth Scorchers Proving once again why Optus Stadium is considered a fortress in Australian cricket. at high stakes BBL|15 Qualifier Held on January 20, 2026, Scorchers Destroy It sydney sixers Secured their ticket straight to the grand final by 48 runs. Despite modest scores on the board, a masterclass in aggressive opening batting followed by a clinical, high-pace bowling performance saw the home team outclass their perennial rivals in every department.

Finn Allen stands as Perth Scorchers’ lone warrior in BBL|15 Qualifier

The Scorchers, who came out to bat first in the Perth heat, got an immediate shock. Michelle Marsh has fallen so far Mitchell Starc Just for 5. however, finn allen This ensured that the momentum did not stop. Playing his role as the lone warrior at the top of the order, Allen tore through the Sixers’ attack, scoring a vital 49 runs off just 30 balls.

His innings, studded with three fours and four gargantuan sixes, provided the only real flow in the Scorchers’ innings, which was struggling against discipline. ben dwarshuis And jack edwards. While the middle order faltered. josh inglis (2 more cooper connolly (8) Falling cheaply, Allen’s strike rate of 163.33 kept the scoreboard ticking during the powerplay. Captain after Allen’s dismissal ashton turner (29) and jay richardson (20) provided resistance in the late innings to reach the total of 147/9. Although it looked to be going well at the innings break, the sticky nature of the surface suggested that the chase would be anything but straightforward.

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Mahali Beardman booked 9 runs to defeat Sydney Sixers^th bbl last place

If Allen provided the platform, it was the youthful sensation Mahali Beardman Who took out Sydney Sixers. The Scorchers’ defense came to a screeching halt when Connolly withdrew, defending 148. Babar Azam Out for a duck in the very first over However, the real carnage began when Beardman was included in the attack.

Beardman produced an extraordinary spell of fast bowling that combined raw pace with pinpoint accuracy. He was the first to calculate the dangerous Josh Philip (13) Before delivering the knockout blow by removing the Sixers captain, moises henriquesFor a duck in five balls. The Sixers’ hopes were high steve smithWhich looked a class apart with a serious 37. Nevertheless, Beardman returned to claim the final prize, forcing a mistake from Smith which was safely achieved. david payne.

The Sixers’ collapse was clinical and comprehensive. From 23/3, they never recovered, eventually being bowled out for only 99 runs in 15 overs. Payne supported Beardman with figures of 2/13, while Richardson’s 1/20 ensured there were no miracles in the lower order. The difference of 48 runs shows the total dominance of the Scorchers in the field. With this win, Perth Scorchers are straight into the BBL|15 finals, while Sydney Sixers will now have to reset for a do-or-die Challenger match to clinch a rematch.

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