Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Prediction & Match Preview – BBL 2025-26 Final
Match summary
Our BBL 2025-26 final preview: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium, with form, key players, likely XIs, pitch and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Final |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 8:15 am GMT / 4:15 pm local |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Perth Scorchers |
| Toss pick | Sydney Sixers |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Perth Scorchers reached the final by beating the Sixers by 48 runs at home, and they have been among the most consistent sides in the competition. Mitchell Marsh looks back to his destructive best after a century in Hobart, with 316 runs from 11 matches at a strike rate near 138. Finn Allen has scored 69 off 39, 101 off 53 and 49 off 30 in his last three outings, and when the pair fire in the powerplay, Perth are hard to contain.
Aaron Hardie has made 334 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 147, while Ashton Turner and Cooper Connolly have both passed 200 runs. Connolly leads the attack with 15 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 6.56, Hardie and Mahli Beardman share 22 wickets, and Jhye Richardson arrives with five wickets from his last two matches.
Sydney Sixers have their own momentum. After losing to the Scorchers in the Qualifier, they crushed Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs in the Challenger. Josh Philippe has 268 runs from 11 matches at a strike rate close to 142, and Steven Smith has scored 275 in five games at 167, including 65 off 43 in the Challenger. Jack Edwards has taken 18 wickets at an economy of 8.13, Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis have 30 between them, and Mitchell Starc adds an X-factor with the new ball.
The Perth Stadium T20 surface is known for sharp pace and lively bounce, making early batting a challenge. Quick bowlers get seam movement and extra carry in the powerplay. Once batters adjust, the true surface and fast outfield make strokeplay easier. Spinners find limited turn, though large boundaries give them some protection, and teams generally prefer to bat first.
Late-January afternoons in Perth typically reach around 29 to 30°C with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. The chance of rain is low, with light to moderate winds, so conditions should suit a full match.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–170 | – |
| Second innings | 140–160 | – |
Perth Scorchers
Perth have been consistent all season, beat the Sixers by 48 runs in the Qualifier and are strong at their home ground.
Toss pick: Sydney Sixers
FAQ
Who is favoured in the BBL 2025-26 final?
Our preview picks Perth Scorchers, thanks to their consistency, their 48-run Qualifier win over the Sixers and their record at Perth Stadium.
Which Sixers player should Perth watch?
Steven Smith has made 275 runs in five matches since returning, at a strike rate of 167, and Mitchell Starc can swing the game with early wickets.
What score is competitive at Perth Stadium?
Between 150 and 170 batting first is expected to be competitive, and the powerplay and death overs are likely to decide the result.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Perth Scorchers
- Mitchell Marsh
- Finn Allen
- Cooper Connolly
- Josh Ingliswk
- Aaron Hardie
- Ashton Turnerc
- Laurie Evans
- Jhye Richardson
- Brody Couch
- David Payne
- Mahli Beardman
Sydney Sixers
- Steven Smith
- Daniel Hughes
- Josh Philippewk
- Moises Henriquesc
- Lachlan Shaw
- Jack Edwards
- Joel Davies
- Ben Manenti
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Sean Abbott
- Mitchell Starc
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers that we covered.