Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers Score, The Qualifier of Big Bash League 2025-26

OUT! Caught. Jhye Richardson to Ben Dwarshuis. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg, caught by Inglis. That's the end of the match, and Perth Scorchers have sealed a comprehensive 48-run victory to become the first team to qualify for The Final. A superb bowling effort made the difference, with Mahli Beardman starring with three wickets while David Payne and Cooper Connolly provided excellent support with two wickets each, keeping the pressure on throughout the chase. For the Sydney Sixers, Steve Smith fought hard and tried to hold the innings together, but with not much support from the other batters, the target proved too much. Finn Allen is the Player of the Match for his blistering knock.

Jhye Richardson to Mitchell Starc. Leg cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Payne, fielded by Turner.

Jhye Richardson to Ben Dwarshuis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side backing away driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Turner.

Jhye Richardson to Ben Dwarshuis. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Allen, by Richardson.

FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Ben Dwarshuis. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Jhye Richardson to Ben Dwarshuis. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, down leg side on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

David Payne to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Beardman.

OUT! Run Out. David Payne to Sean Abbott. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Evans, by Inglis. Laurie Evans sharp throw gets another wicket for the Scorchers.

OUT! Bowled. David Payne to Joel Davies. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side). Stumps crashed.

David Payne to Ben Dwarshuis. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Connolly.

David Payne to Ben Dwarshuis. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

David Payne to Ben Dwarshuis. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Beardman.

Aaron Hardie to Ben Dwarshuis. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Beardman.

Aaron Hardie to Ben Dwarshuis. Seaming in length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Aaron Hardie to Joel Davies. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Couch.

Aaron Hardie to Ben Dwarshuis. Length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Beardman.

OUT! Bowled. Aaron Hardie to Ben Manenti. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge. Dragged on!

Aaron Hardie to Ben Manenti. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Couch.

Brody Couch to Ben Manenti. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.

Brody Couch to Joel Davies. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.

Brody Couch to Ben Manenti. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

SIX! Brody Couch to Ben Manenti. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Brody Couch to Ben Manenti. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Connolly, shy attempt by Inglis.

Brody Couch to Ben Manenti. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Mahli Beardman to Ben Manenti. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Couch.

OUT! Caught. Mahli Beardman to Steve Smith. Short, wide outside off stump moves in front hooking, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Payne. Big fish departs after a fine knock.

Mahli Beardman to Joel Davies. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Turner, fielded by Inglis.

FOUR! Mahli Beardman to Joel Davies. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Mahli Beardman to Steve Smith. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.

Mahli Beardman to Steve Smith. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Connolly.