Perth Scorchers: Big Bash League Franchise History and Profile

The Perth Scorchers are the Big Bash League franchise from Western Australia. Founded in 2011 as one of the eight original clubs, they play in orange and have a reputation as one of the most successful and consistent sides in the competition.

Foundation and identity

The Scorchers are linked with Western Australian cricket and draw strong support from across the state. As the BBL’s only team from Perth, they carry the region’s identity and have built a loyal following.

Home grounds

The club began at the WACA Ground, which was famed for its pace and bounce, and was a tough place for visiting teams. From the 2018-19 season, the Scorchers moved their main home matches to the new Perth Stadium, later known as Optus Stadium, which has a much larger capacity. The change brought bigger crowds, though a different style of pitch.

Record

The Scorchers have reached the final on many occasions and have won the BBL title several times, making them among the most successful teams in the league’s history. They have often topped the table in the regular season, and their bowling attack has been regarded as one of the strongest.

Women’s team

The Scorchers have also been part of the Women’s Big Bash League since its start in 2015-16. The women’s side shares the club’s branding.

Geographical challenge

Because of Perth’s distance from the eastern states, the club regularly faces long travel schedules, which is a distinctive feature of its season.

This profile does not cover current squads, coaches or standings, which change from season to season.