Payne and Richardson set up Scorchers to claim sixth BBL title
Sydney Sixers were restricted to 132 and an opening stand of 80 put the home side on course for more silverware
25/01Result
Final (D/N), Big Bash League at Perth, Jan 25 2026
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![Sydney Sixers]( "Sydney Sixers")
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![Perth Scorchers]( "Perth Scorchers")
133/4 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
25/01Result
Final (D/N), Big Bash League at Perth, Jan 25 2026
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![Sydney Sixers]( "Sydney Sixers")
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![Perth Scorchers]( "Perth Scorchers")
133/4 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
No chance to train: Sydney Sixers coach questions BBL finals schedule
Sixers had to play twice in three days with a lengthy flight between matches having also traveled to Perth earlier in the week
Back to familiar territory: what went behind Scorchers' all-conquering season
It was dominance personified from start to the end in front of a packed Optus Stadium and even on the road
Sixers set to face cauldron of record crowd backing Scorchers
The hosts have had the luxury of a week at home while Sixers have racked up the air miles
From fill-in to front row: Joel Davies' rise to key Sydney Sixers role
The allrounder starred in all three disciplines against Hobart Hurricanes and his bowling and fielding has shone throughout the season
Aaron Hardie: 'Pride myself on being able to play any role in the top seven'
He may have been overshadowed by other Scorchers players like Allen, Connolly etc, but he has quietly had an all-round BBL season
Preview
A clash of familiar titans to decide the BBL title
Can Sydney Sixers learn the lessons from earlier in the week and toppled favourites Perth Scorchers at their imposing home ground?