Perth Scorchers Turn The Hell Up To Nab Big Bash Trophy Over Sydney Sixers

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January 28, 2017

The Perth Scorchers have just gone ahead and secured their third big Bash League League title, racking up 144 runs in 15.5 overs after a tight bowling onslaught limited the Sydney Sixers to 9-141.

On home soil, the Scorchers acted immediately – and relentlessly. Mitchell Johnson only relinquished a single from his opening over, before a pearler from Ashton Turner against Daniel Hughes was transformed into a standard catch, setting the tone for the Sixers’ battle.

Out! Big wicket! Hughes takes on Turner but can only manage to pick out Bresnan at mid-on #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/ZfNd8FFbxW

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017

Jhye Richardson and Tim Bresnan each took home three scalps, with the former rifling through a strong Brad Haddin, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk in quick succession.

Make that three for Richardson!

Abbott joins Botha out in the middle #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/YTfWrZZIvk

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017

After setting up a very manageable total, the Scorchers came on strong. Sam Whiteman and Michael Klinger powered to 75 before Whiteman was dismissed by Nathan Lyon. Adequate, Gareth.

STUMPED! A wonderful innings from Sam Whiteman comes to an end on 41. Lyon with the breakthrough. Scorchers 1-75 (7.3) #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/78BGZmb1Iu

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017

From there, it was Klinger’s game. Like big hits? HAVE IT.