SCO vs SIX Live Score

11:59 AM IST With 135 being the average first-innings score across the five league games in Perth this season, batting had not been easy at the venue, and that was the case today as well after the Perth Scorchers were asked bat first. Apart from Finn Allen, no one was able to bat with the same fluency. While Allen was at the crease, things looked promising for Perth, but once he departed, they lost their way. A crucial 44-run stand between Ashton Turner and Jhye Richardson helped the Scorchers recover from 101/6 and push the total up to 147. Ben Dwarshuis was the pick of the bowlers for the Sixers, going for just 23 runs in his 2 overs, while picking up 2 wickets and bowling 15 dots.

11:58 AM IST Well, it's a 9th final for the Perth Scorchers and a chance to add a sixth BBL trophy to their cabinet. They can now put their feet up and wait to find out who they will face in the final. As for the Sydney Sixers, they head back home to host the Challenger on 23rd January, but who will they play? That will be decided on Wednesday, 21st January, when the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Melbourne Stars in Hobart in the Knockout fixture. The winner will book a trip to Sydney, while the loser’s season will come to an end. The game will begin at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT). As always, you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

11:57 AM IST Finn Allen is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his knock of 49 runs off 30 balls, which ended up being the highest individual score of the game. He expresses his happiness with the win, but also says the result definitely shouldn’t be taken lightly, praising the way the bowlers performed. Praises Mahli Beardman, whose energy stood out on the field. He adds that it was great to see the intensity and commitment from the entire bowling unit. On why batting proved more difficult, Allen points to the variable bounce, highlighting that both sides’ bowlers executed their plans well. He notes that Smith was the only batter who managed to get going under the conditions. Speaking about Mahli Beardman specifically, Allen says he has been so impressive, highlighting how he continues to get smarter with each game. In the end, he expresses his excitement at seeing his ongoing progress. Also notes that with a few players injured, he has stepped up impressively. He praises the youngster’s pace and accuracy. Looking ahead, he says the team will take a couple of days off, return to training on Friday and Saturday, and then be fully prepared for Sunday’s big finale.

11:56 AM IST The Sixers lost three wickets inside the Powerplay, and you don't win many BBL games when that happens. Steve Smith was a mere spectator in the early exchanges, facing just three balls in the Powerplay, before taking it upon himself to put the pressure back on the Scorchers. He managed to stitch together a stand with Lachlan Shaw that briefly got the chase back on track, but once that partnership was broken, it became a procession. Batters came and went, struggling to adapt to the skiddy nature of the surface, and the Scorchers kept picking wickets with regularity.

11:56 AM IST A statement performance from the Perth Scorchers with the ball as they seal a place in the final. The Scorchers once again showed why they are the most successful side in the league's history, with 5 titles to their name. They also earn the right to host the final, and they do so for the 6th time in the league's history. The Sydney Sixers will be bitterly disappointed with how the chase played out. They never really gave themselves the best chance to overhaul 148, and their shot selection left a lot to be desired.