Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Archives

Evans, Tye drive Scorchers to the fourth BBL title

MELBOURNE: Perth Scorchers thumped Sydney Sixers by 79 runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) final; lifting their fourth title, here on Friday.

Batting first, the Scorchers posted a commendable 172-runs target despite starting poorly. The side was off to an unlikely start; losing four wickets for just 25 runs. The skipper – Ashton Turner and Laurie Evans, however, fought hard and steered the sinking ship to the coast.

The pair recorded a magnificent 104-runs partnership for the fifth wicket as both the batters scored valiant half-centuries. Turner fell short after scoring 54, while Evans remained unbeaten and kept the scoreboard ticking till the end.

Evans scored an astonishing 76 off just 41 deliveries, laced with four boundaries and as many sixes, while Turner too, smashed four boundaries and a massive six.

For the Sixers, Nathan Lyon and Steve O’Keefe claimed two wickets each, while Hayden Kerr and Jackson Bird shared one wicket apiece.

Set to chase 172, the Sixers’ batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score a paltry before being bowled out in the 17th over.

Daniel Hughes fought hard for the side but remained unlucky as the batter departed after scoring a valiant 42. His fighting innings ended by Mitchell Marsh, who ran out the batter with little assistance from the wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. The rest of the batters failed to contribute significantly and were dismissed cheaply.

For the Scorchers, Andrew Tye bagged three wickets while, Jhye Richardson took two, Jason Behrendorff, Turner, Peter Hatzoglou, and Ashton Agar struck out a batter each.

With this title victory, the Scorchers have now become the most successful BBL franchise; claiming four titles.

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Scorchers crush Sixers, advance to the BBL Final

MELBOURNE: Perth Scorchers’ opener Josh Inglis scored a magnificent 79 before the bowlers crushed Sydney Sixers’ batting line-up; defeating the latter by 48 runs to advance to the final of the Big Bash League (BBL), here on Saturday.

The Scorchers’ bowlers wreaked havoc over the Sixers batting line-up and despite the late onslaught from Ben Dwarshuis, the side could only manage to score 141, in response to the Scorchers’ 189.

Set to chase 190, the Sixers’ top-order failed completely as the side lost half of their batters for a mere 33. Moises Henriques showed resistance with his 17 but, he too could not pull the Sixers out of the trouble.

Dwarshuis, down the order, put on a fight and scored a valiant 66 off just 28 deliveries, smacking seven boundaries and four sixes. However, with his departure in the last over, the Sixers bowled out for a mere 141; losing the qualifier by 48 runs.

For the Scorchers, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Ashton Agar, and Andrew Tye bagged two wickets each, while Peter Hatzoglou made one scalp each.

Batting first, the Scorchers openers provided a solid start to the side; putting on a terrific 120-runs partnership. The duo anchored the innings; scoring half-centuries. Kurtis Patterson, however, fell short after scoring a brilliant half-century, he scored a quick 64 off 41 deliveries, including five boundaries and three sixes.

Inglis, on the other hand, held on for quite long and top-scored with his astonishing 79. He faced 49 balls; smashing nine boundaries and a six.

With valuable contributions from the middle-order, the Scorchers finished at 189/3 in the allotted 20 overs.

For the Sixers, Hayden Kerr picked two wickets, while Steev O’Keefe struck out a batter.

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Scorchers thump Sixers to extend lead at the top

COFFS HARBOUR: In the 42nd match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL), Ashton Turner’s magnificent 69 boosted Perth Scorchers to crush Sydney Sixers by 5 wickets.

Turner’s brilliance helped the Scorchers to chase down 152 for the loss of five wickets, with six balls to spare.

Batting first, the Sixers had a decent start to their innings as their openers provided a solid 56-runs stand for the first wicket. The duo of Josh Philippe and Justin Avendano appeared to be in fine touch before the eighth over as Ashton Agar dismissed both the openers in the same over.

Philippe scored 32 off 22 balls, laced with a boundary and three maximums, while Avendano could only score 23 off 22, including two boundaries and a six. Following their departure, the Sixers’ batters went defensive and departed after scoring cheaply.

Dan Christian’s late onslaught, however, guided the side to a commendable total of 151/7 in the allotted 20 overs. Christian scored a quickfire 35 off just 20 balls; smashing four boundaries and a six.

For the Scorchers, Agar starred; picking up two wickets, while Peter Hatzoglou and Matthew Kelly made one scalp each.

Set to chase 152, the Scorchers halted by a poor start; losing three wickets for just 44 runs in the seventh over. Turner and Aaron Hardie, however, played sensibly; recording a valuable 91-runs partnership to anchor the run chase.

In the 17th over, Turner, however, walked back to the pavilion after scoring a magnificent half-century; scoring 69 off 41 balls. He smoked seven boundaries and two sixes. Hardie, on the other hand, dismissed after scoring a valiant 35 off 31 balls.

Their departure caused the Scorchers little to worry as Ashton Agar (4*) and Chrish Sabburg (7*) guided the side to the victory on the last ball of the 19th over.

For the Sixers, Ben Dwarshuis claimed two wickets, while Shadab Khan, Hayden Kerr, and Jackson Bird shared one wicket apiece.

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Bowlers power Scorchers to their eighth victory in BBL

CARRARA: Perth Scorchers’ combined bowling effort helped the table-toppers to defeat Sydney Sixers by 10 runs in the 38th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).

The Scorchers’ Andrew Tye held his never calm and negated the all-round onslaught from the Sixers’ Dan Christian. The right-handed batter scored a fighting 73 in the run chase, but, fell short of Tye’s brilliant slower bouncer; handing a straightforward catch to the substitute fielder.

The side then needed 18 runs off the last over, but, could only manage to score seven; losing the match by 10 runs.

Set to chase an average 144-runs in 20 overs, the Sixers struggled throughout the innings. None of their batters could make a significant impact with the bat, and the side, eventually, restricted to 133/8. Christian, on the other hand, proved out to be the lone-warrior; smashing a stunning 73 off 61 balls, laced with five boundaries and four sixes.

For the Scorchers, Tye and Tymal Mills, each claimed three wickets, while Lance Morris bagged two wickets.

Batting first, the Scorchers too, failed to go big with the bat. The side also struggled against the opposition’s bowling attack and could only manage to post 143 in their allotted 20 overs. Ashton Agar scored a valuable 29, followed by the top-scorer for the side – Aaron Hardie, who scored a quickfire 45 off just 24 balls; smashing three boundaries and two sixes.

For the Sixers, Hayden Kerr starred; picking up four wickets, while Christian bagged two. Jackson Bird and Sean Abbott, on the other hand, shared on wicket apiece.

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