Turner fifty, Connolly cameo help Scorchers defend BBL crown
Connolly, Hobson add 41 off just 15 balls to seal unlikely chase for Scorchers' fifth title
04/02Result
Final (N), Big Bash League at Perth, Feb 4 2023
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![Brisbane Heat]( "Brisbane Heat")
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![Perth Scorchers]( "Perth Scorchers")
178/5 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
04/02Result
Final (N), Big Bash League at Perth, Feb 4 2023
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![Brisbane Heat]( "Brisbane Heat")
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![Perth Scorchers]( "Perth Scorchers")
178/5 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Turner puts Scorchers' success down to 'confidence in the depth of our squad'
"We pick guys for a reason, we trust their skill," Scorchers captain said of Connolly and Hobson
Peirson 'immensely proud' of Heat's late season revival despite falling short of title
Heat captain wants to follow champions Scorchers' template of backing core players in order to become a consistent force
'Mate, we can do it. I have full faith in ourselves'
Perth Scorchers' BBL title-winning stars Cooper Connolly, Nick Hobson recall their approach
BBL final: Peirson hopes a 'short turnaround is the best thing' for Heat against runaway favourites Scorchers
Ashton Turner, in typical Scorchers style, chose not to talk up his team's chances, and called Heat's run of wins "an amazing feat"
Preview
Perth Scorchers' depth, hometown support make them favourites against Brisbane Heat
A sellout crowd is expected at the Optus Stadium, with Heat in their first final since 2012-13