2025/26 Big Bash League The season reached its peak on January 25, 2026. Perth Scorchers And sydney sixers face off in a high-stakes grand final at the Optus Stadium. In what has become the biggest rivalry in Australian T20 cricket, the Scorchers take to the field in search of a record-extending sixth title, while the Sixers look to avenge their Qualifier defeat.
After being sent in to bat, the Sixers struggled to find rhythm against a disciplined Perth attack David Payne (3/18) And Jhye Richardson (3/32). Despite being faster than 24 steve smithThe Sixers went from a promising position to a paltry score of 132 runs in 20 overs. With a target of 133 on deck, showing variable bounce, the Scorchers were heading towards victory, sitting comfortably at 80/0, before a moment of pure individual brilliance electrified the Perth crowd.
Jack Edwards calls out Finn Allen in BBL|15 final
As the Scorchers’ opener, finn allen And Michelle MarshAs the Sixers’ bowling unit began to collapse, it seemed as if the match was slipping away rapidly. In the 9th over, Mitchell Starc were striving for success, but it was Jack Edwards who grabbed the headlines.
Starc bowled a full ball outside the off-stump, which Allen—who was looking dangerous with 36 from 22 balls—smashed through cover with tremendous force. It seemed that the ball was destined for the rope jack edwardsPositioned at wide mid-off/extra cover, launched himself horizontally to his right. By plucking the ball out of the air with a single hand, Edwards accomplished what commentators immediately labeled “spotty”. While the grab was a masterclass in athleticism, the context of the match made it a bittersweet highlight. The “Orange Army” had already seen their team score 80 runs, and although Allen was gone, the damage had largely been done.
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Jack Edwards!
This just might be the highlight of the summer 🤯 #bbl15 pic.twitter.com/2TmkIbot9l
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) 25 January 2026
Perth Scorchers close to sixth BBL championship
Despite Edwards’ talent and his subsequent wicket sean abbott To remove aaron hardyPerth Scorchers were adept at chasing the target. The scorecard painted a picture of complete dominance; At 85/2 after 9.2 overs, the Scorchers needed only 48 runs off 64 balls, a task well within the reach of the middle order. josh inglis And set Marsh.
The flow of the match was in favor of the home team from the beginning. A brief rain delay at 47/0 did not dampen the Scorchers’ spirits. Surviving the initial DRS scare, Marsh looked steady at the crease, scoring 36* off 28 balls. With a probability of victory of 97.88% at the drinks break, the “Furnace” was already preparing for the trophy presentation.
The Sixers’ total of 132 runs lacked the defensive weight required against such a powerhouse lineup. While the highlight reel will always belong to Edwards’ gravity-defying catches, the BBL|15 title remains within the grasp of the most successful franchise in the history of the league.
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