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Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Jan 13, 2024

Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ricky Ponting has labelled the Sydney Showground wicket as "substandard" after spin dominated Perth's seven-wicket win over the Thunder in the Big Bash League.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024

Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win

Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.

AAP · Jan 5, 2024

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Morris and Evans fire Scorchers to win over Strikers

A match-winning spell from Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers survive a scare against the Adelaide Strikers in their BBL clash at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

Young allrounder Hardie named Scorchers' BBL captain

The all-conquering Perth Scorchers have chosen Aaron Hardie to fill in as captain for the injured Ashton Turner for the rest of their BBL title defence.

AAP · Dec 24, 2023

Chris Jordan in awe of WA's special talent Aaron Hardie

Aaron Hardie has showcased his brute power by scoring an unbeaten 85 off 45 balls in the Perth Scorchers' BBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to unsafe pitch

The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

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'It's on': Perth Scorchers eye BBL's first three-peat

Even the Perth Scorchers' rivals concede it will be difficult to prevent the perennial heavyweights from clinching the first "three-peat" in BBL history.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Big Bash League live stream: How to watch BBL 13 cricket free online

Big Bash League is back for its 13th season! Here's how to watch Big Bash League live streams from anywhere in the world – including free streams and U.S. and U.K. streams.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 6, 2023

Mooney makes fifth straight WBBL team of tournament

Star Australian batter Beth Mooney has been picked as an opener in the WBBL's team of the tournament for a staggering fifth-straight season.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Thunder, Strikers book WBBL finals spots with big wins

The WBBL's finals series is taking shape after Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers booked their spots alongside Perth Scorchers with big wins on Saturday.

AAP · Nov 18, 2023

Harris breaks WBBL records and bat in Heat win

Grace Harris has set records for the highest WBBL score and most sixes in an innings in Brisbane Heat's 50-run win over Perth Scorchers in Sydney.

AAP · Oct 22, 2023

Bancroft leaves BBL champs to join Sydney Thunder

Opening batsman Cameron Bancroft has left BBL champions Perth Scorchers for a three-year deal with Sydney Thunder.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

AJ Tye out to repeat BBL triumph in England's T20 Blast

AJ Tye, fresh from helping Perth Scorchers to the BBL title, has been signed by Northamptonshire to gun for English cricket's equivalent crown, the T20 Blast.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

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ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

How Cooper Connolly helped lift Perth Scorchers to fifth BBL crown with victory over Brisbane Heat

While admitting to being "very nervous", 19-year-old Connolly — playing in just his fourth BBL match — shows poise beyond his years and experience in guiding the Scorchers to a record-extending championship triumph.

AAP · Feb 5, 2023

BBL title hat-trick the next challenge for Scorchers

The Perth Scorchers are already the most successful team in BBL history, and they can create history next season by winning a hat-trick of titles.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

Perth Scorchers cement reputation as cricket's behemoths, brushing aside adversity to win Big Bash title

As the Perth Scorchers celebrate another Big Bash title, and the franchise's fifth overall, it's easy to overlook just how monumental this season's achievement is.

AAP · Feb 4, 2023

Teen Connolly becomes instant Perth Scorchers cult hero

Cooper Connolly's match-winning knock in the BBL final has made him an instant cult hero, but the 19-year-old is taking his new-found fame in his stride.

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ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Perth Scorchers beat Brisbane Heat to claim Big Bash League title

The Perth Scorchers complete chase of 176 in the final over to claim victory over the Brisbane Heat in front of massive crowd at Perth Stadium in Big Bash League final.

AAP · Feb 4, 2023

Scorchers win fifth BBL crown in final over thriller

Teenager Cooper Connolly and Nick Hobson were the heroes at the death as the Perth Scorchers scored a dramatic five-wicket win in the BBL final.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Heat to unleash 'Italian Stallion' against Scorchers

The Brisbane Heat will be aiming to win their second BBL crown when they come up against four-time title winners Perth Scorchers in the final on Saturday.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Heat embrace underdog status for BBL grand final

The Perth Scorchers will start as hot favourites in the BBL grand final at a sold-out Optus Stadium, but the Brisbane Heat are warming as the feel-good story.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Scorcher Kelly opens up on 'scary' fielding mishap

Matt Kelly is symptom-free and available for the BBL final but the Perth Scorchers paceman does not want to watch any more replays of his freak fielding mishap.

AAP · Feb 1, 2023

Scorcher Hardie not distracted by baggy dreams

Perth Scorchers allrounder Aaron Hardie looms as a key player in Saturday's BBL final at Optus Stadium and he's desperate to taste title success.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

Smith named in team of tournament after BBL cameo

Australia internationals Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Michael Neser are among the cricketers named in the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.

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