The Big Bash League (BBL) is Australia’s premier T20 competition, established in 2011. The tournament takes place annually in the Australian summer, typically beginning in December and ending in January or February. 

Sydney Sixers were the inaugural champions of the Big Bash League. They defeated Perth Scorchers in the final by seven wickets courtesy of a 41-ball 70 from Moises Henriques. The Sixers are the second-most successful team in the tournament, winning it two more times in 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Perth Scorchers went on to become the most successful team in BBL history with five titles. After losing the final of the first two editions, they went on to win back-to-back titles in the third and fourth edition. They added three more titles in 2016-17, 2021-22 and 2022-23. They defeated Brisbane Heat in the 2022-23 final to win their fifth BBL crown. 

The Scorchers and Sixers reached the final on seven occasions each, which includes four against each other. The two teams are also the only ones to win back-to-back titles.

Among the eight teams that have competed in the tournament across the 11 editions, six of them went on to win the title at least once. Besides the Sixers and Scorchers, Brisbane Heat have won the BBL title in 2012-13 and 2023-24. The likes of Adelaide Strikers (2017-18), Melbourne Renegades (2018-19) and Sydney Thunder (2015�6) have emerged triumphant once each. 

Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes are the only teams yet to lay hands on the trophy. Stars reached three finals and Hurricanes reached two of them, but failed to get over the line in the summit clash. 

Here’s a list of BBL winners list and know every Big Bash League champion. 

BBL winners list: Know every Big Bash League champion

Edition	Winner	Runner-up
2011-12	Sydney SixersÂ	Perth Scorchers
2012-13	Brisbane Heat	Perth Scorchers
2013-14	Perth Scorchers	Hobart Hurricanes
2014-15	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers
2015-16	Sydney Thunder	Melbourne Stars
2016-17	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers
2017-18	Adelaide Strikers	Hobart Hurricanes
2018-19	Melbourne Renegades	Melbourne Stars
2019-20	Sydney Sixers	Melbourne Stars
2020-21	Sydney Sixers	Perth Scorchers
2021-22	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers
2022-23	Perth Scorchers	Brisbane Heat
2023-24	Brisbane Heat	Sydney Sixers

BBL champions: By every team

Team	Titles	Winning year(s)
Perth Scorchers	5	2013�4, 2014�5, 2016�7, 2021�2, 2022�3
Sydney Sixers	3	2011�2, 2019�0, 2020�1
Brisbane Heat	2	2012�3, 2023-24
Melbourne Renegades	1	2018�9
Adelaide Strikers	1	2017�8
Sydney Thunder	1	2015�6
Melbourne Stars	0	-
Hobart Hurricanes	0	-

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Last season’s finalists Perth Scorchers will have a chance to avenge their defeat when they take on Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2021-22 final at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Friday, January 28. The match will begin from 2:10 PM IST.

The Scorchers have been one of the most exciting teams in BBL 2021-22. They finished the group stage at the top of the table with an impressive 40 points, winning 11 of their 14 games before going on to beat Sydney Sixers in the qualifier to book a place in the final.

The collective effort from the Scorchers team was quite evident right from the start as they won their first six matches. Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, had to take a longer route before qualifying for the final. 

After losing out to Perth Scorchers in the qualifier, the Sixers had to play Adelaide Strikers in the challenger round, where Hayden Kerr scored an unbeaten 58-ball 98 to help his team to a four-wicket win in the absence of Josh Philippe, who’s been ruled out for the finals due to testing positive for Covid-19.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers head-to-head

The Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers head-to-head record is dominated by the former. In a total of 23 meetings, Perth Scorchers have won 14 times while Sydney Sixers have won nine matches. The Scorchers, in fact, have won all of their three matches against the Sixers this season.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers full squads

Perth Scorchers full squad: Aston Turner (captain), Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Laurie Evans, Aaron Hardie, Peter Hatzoglou, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wicket-keeper), Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Tymal Mills, Lance Morris, Colin Munro, Kurtis Patterson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye

Sydney Sixers full squad: Moises Henriques (captain), Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Daniel Christian, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Stephen O'Keefe, Jay Lenton (wicket-keeper), Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince, Shadab Khan

Where to watch Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL 2021-22 final live in India?

The live telecast of Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL 2021-22 final will be broadcast on Sony Ten 1 and its corresponding HD TV channel in India. 

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Perth Scorchers (SCO) and Sydney Sixers (SIX) lock horns in the Big Bash League 2021-22 Qualifier on Saturday, January 22 at Marvel Stadium in Victoria. The match will start from 1:45 PM IST.

SCO vs SIX Dream11 prediction

Perth Scorchers have had no difficulty beating Sydney Sixers this season. Scorchers, who finished the group stage at the top of the table, first defeated SIX by 10 runs followed by a five-wicket win in the reverse fixtures. 

Come Saturday, we expect the Scorchers to make it three wins in a row against the Sixers this season considering they have form and confidence on their side.

SCO vs SIX Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

With Colin Munro underperforming, SIX’s Moises Henriques becomes an automatic pick for a batter in your fantasy team. The 34-year-old has tallied an impressive 626 fantasy points this season - the most by any batsman involved in this game. 

He’s also made 403 runs - the second most by anyone from his side - hence it comes as no surprise that 72.95 per cent of fantasy players have decided to add him to their teams.

Top tip: Best bowler

Selected by 83.57 per cent of fantasy players, SIX’s Hayden Kerr is a popular choice for this position. The 25-year-old pacer has made it to the Dream Team in four of his last five matches while accruing an impressive 242 points. Overall, the fast bowler has tallied 739 fantasy points and has 22 scalps to his name, making him one of the top bowlers this campaign.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

With Mitchell Marsh back in the team, the SCO all-rounder would be our recommendation for this position. After missing out on several games midway through the season, the all-rounder made a comeback by scoring a half-century against Brisbane Heat and thus accumulating 114 fantasy points. He’s made 314 runs from six games and is always capable of picking up crucial wickets.

For the wicket-keeper spot, SIX’s Josh Philippe remains an outright pick. The 24-year-old keeper has accumulated a whopping 744 fantasy points this season and is the Sixers�leading scorer this season with 424 runs.

SCO vs SIX probable playing XI

SCO playing XI (probable): Kurtis Patterson, Josh Inglis (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro, Ashton Turner (captain), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Hatzoglou, Lance Morris

SIX playing XI (probable): Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper), Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (captain), Daniel Christian, Sean Abbott, Shadab Khan, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Jackson Bird, Todd Murphy

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Sydney Sixers (SIX) will lock horns with Perth Scorchers (SCO) in match 42 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, January 9. The match will start at 1:45 PM IST.

SIX vs SCO Dream11 prediction

Perth Scorchers have been absolutely brilliant in BBL 2021-22, establishing a six-point lead over current title holders Sydney Sixers at the top of the points table.

The Scorchers have won eight of their 10 games so far but are coming off a six-wicket loss to Sydney Thunder. The Ashton Turner-led side will start as favourites in the SIX vs SCO fixture given the form they are in and having beaten the Sixers earlier in match 38.

Sydney Sixers themselves have been impressive in the competition, winning six of their nine completed matches thus far. The defending champions, who have won nine of their 20 matches against SCO, saw their recent four-game unbeaten streak in BBL 2021-22 halted by the Scorchers in the reverse meeting and will aim to avoid another defeat come Sunday.

SIX vs SCO Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

Colin Munro is favoured as the top batter for fantasy cricket players in this game, on the back of amassing 353 runs at an average of 50.42. The New Zealand star has accrued a whopping 553 fantasy points so far and seems poised for a big knock against Sydney Sixers.

Top tip: Best bowler

It certainly will be a smart move to draft seasoned Australian pacer Andrew Tye into your fantasy team as he’s the top-rated bowler for the SIX vs SCO fixture. The 35-year-old is currently the leading wicket-taker in BBL 2021-22 with 18 scalps. He’s likely to spell trouble for the likes of Sixers captain Moises Henriques and the dangerous Josh Philippe.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

Among all-rounders, Sean Abbott is well-placed to appease fantasy cricket players. The Australian all-rounder - with 536 fantasy points to his name - has excelled more often with the ball (13 wickets) but will be eager to contribute with the bat lower down the order.

Josh Philippe qualifies as a smart wicket-keeping pick for this contest. The Australian wicket-keeper has more dismissals (11) than his opposite number Cameron Bancroft (5). Philippe has also hit 295 runs and is likely to continue his good form with the bat.

SIX vs SCO probable playing XI

SIX playing XI (probable): Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper), James Vince, Moises Henriques (captain), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Shadab Khan, Steve O'Keefe

SCO playing XI (probable): Kurtis Patterson, Cameron Bancroft (wicket-keeper), Colin Munro, Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner (captain), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Peter Hatzoglou, Tymal Mills, Lance Morris 

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Brisbane Heat (HEA) will lock horns with Sydney Sixers (SIX) in match 36 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at the Metricon Stadium in Queensland on Wednesday, January 5. The match will start at 3:45 PM IST.

HEA vs SIX Dream11 prediction 

Brisbane Heat are desperate for a win. They find themselves fifth in the BBL points table, three points behind Hobart Hurricane who occupy the final playoff spot.

Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, are on a roll this season. The team has registered six wins in nine matches and sit second in the standings. Prior to their abandoned match against Melbourne Renegades, the SIxers had registered four successive wins.

Given the form they are in, and having already beaten HEA earlier this term, it is safe to say that SIX will start as favourites on Wednesday.

HEA vs SIX Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

SIX captain Moises Henriques may have struggled in his last few outings, but he still remains one of your best bets for the batting position in your fantasy team. The 34-year-old has accrued 391 fantasy points so far and is likely to produce a long overdue big knock sooner rather than later.

Top tip: Best bowler

SIX’s Hayden Kerr has been in excellent form this season, bagging 15 wickets at an economy of 6.95. The 25-year-old registered his career-best figures in T20 cricket in his last outing - 4/32 versus Perth Scorchers - and is expected to restrict HEA from scoring too many runs in the middle overs. Hayden Kerr heads into the fixture with 497 fantasy points already this season.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

Sean Abbott is an excellent all-round option. The Australian all-rounder put on a match-winning display in the reverse SIX vs HEA meeting this season, scoring an unbeaten 37 and grabbing four wickets for 31 runs. Owned by 93.05 per cent fantasy players, Abbott will hope to build on his tally of 536 points on Wednesday and lead his team to victory.

Josh Philippe qualifies as a smart wicket-keeping pick for this contest. The Australian wicket-keeper is the Sixers�leading run-getter in BBL 2021-22 with 295 runs in eight games. His form this season will be a concern for the opposition bowlers as Philippe looks poised to put on another commanding display with the bat besides also contributing from behind the stumps.

HEA vs SIX probable playing XI

HEA playing XI (probable): Chris Lynn, Max Bryant, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson (captain and wicket-keeper), James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Xavier Bartlett, Liam Guthrie, Matt Kuhnemann, Mujeeb ur Rehman

SIX playing XI (probable): Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper), James Vince, Moises Henriques (captain), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Hayden Kerr, Shadab Khan, Steve O'Keefe

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A struggling Brisbane Heat (HEA) side take on a confident Sydney Sixers (SIX) team in match 34 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at Metricon Stadium in Queensland on Tuesday, January 4. The match will start at 1:45 PM IST.

HEA vs SIX Dream11 prediction

Sydney Sixers are one of two teams that have lost a solitary game this season. Prior to their previous match against Melbourne Renegades which got abandoned due to rain, the team had won each of their last four games. As a result of their scorching form, the team sits second in the BBL points table with 23 points after eight games.

Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, are fifth in the standings and despite winning their recent match, they have more or less struggled for wins. The team has, in fact, lost three of their last five matches. Given the recent run of form, it is safe to say that SIX will start the match as outright favourites on Tuesday. 

HEA vs SIX Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

The Sixers�Moises Henriques�form may have dwindled in the last few outings, but the 34-year-old has proved out to be quite a coup for fantasy managers. In eight matches, the hard-hitting batsman has accrued 381 fantasy points which is the best return among all batsmen involved in this match.

Top tip: Best bowler

HEA’s Xavier Bartlett showed his class against Hobart Hurricanes in his previous outing after taking four wickets to take his tally to 11 scalps in eight matches. As things stand heading into the contest, Bartlett is currently the second most-picked bowler after accumulating a tally of 471 fantasy points.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

Although Sydney Sixers�Sean Abbott has failed to score as many runs as he would have hoped, he has more or less compensated by taking 12 wickets in a mere five innings. As a result, he has churned out an impressive tally of 484 fantasy points which is the second-highest return among all the players involved in this fixture.

Meanwhile, SIX’s Josh Philippe remains an outright choice for a wicket-keeper. The 24-year-old gloveman has scored 295 runs in seven innings at an average of almost 50. And with three half-centuries already to his name, it comes as no surprise that 88.73 per cent of fantasy users have decided to add him to their teams.

HEA vs SIX probable playing XI

HEA playing XI (probable): Jimmy Pierson (captain/wicket-keeper), Chris Lynn, Tom Cooper, Ben Duckett, Sam Heazlett, Max Bryant, Xavier Bartlett, Jack Wildermuth, James Bazley, Mark Steketee, Mujeeb ur Rahman

SIX playing XI (probable): Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper), James Vince, Moises Henriques (captain), Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Daniel Christian, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Chris Jordan, Ben  Dwarshuis, Lloyd Pope

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Table-toppers Sydney Sixers (SIX) take on a struggling Adelaide Strikers (STR) side in match 16 of the Big Bash League 2021-22 season at Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, December 21. The SIX vs STR BBL 2021-22 match will start at 1:45 PM IST.

SIX vs STR Dream11 prediction

With three wins in four matches, Sydney Sixers sit atop the BBL 2021-22 points table. Adelaide Strikers, on the contrary, have struggled for results having registered a solitary victory in three outings.

Given the all-round dominance SIX have shown, we expect them to come out victorious on Tuesday.

SIX vs STR Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

With 134 fantasy points from four outings, SIX opener James Vince is the most obvious and preferred choice for this position. Vince has scored 92 runs at an average of 23.00 in the tournament so far, and his 92.62 per cent selection by fantasy players makes him the third-most picked player for this match.

Top tip: Best bowler

SIX bowler Steve O’Keefe has been relatively consistent in terms of fantasy points this season. With six wickets in four outings, the 37-year-old has accumulated 208 points which is the most by any bowler involved in this match. He remains a strong recommendation for this contest.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

SIX captain Moises Henriques is an outright choice for an all-rounder. The 34-year-old is the second-highest run-getter this season having scored 204 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 102.00. His success with the bat makes up for his lack of success with the ball.

As for a wicket-keeper, SIX gloveman Josh Philippe should be picked ahead of anyone else. The 24-year-old has notched 259 runs this season - the most by any batsman - resulting in a tally of 404 fantasy points from four matches. This is the best return among all the players involved in this game.

SIX vs STR probable playing XI

SIX playing XI (probable): James Vince, Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper), Moises Henriques (captain), Daniel Christian, Daniel Hughes,  Jordan Silk, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Sean Abbott, Hayden Kerr, Stephen O’Keefe 

STR playing XI (probable): Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Harry Nielsen (wicket-keeper), Jonathan Wells, Daniel Drew, Liam Scott, Rashid Khan, George Garton, Daniel Worrall, Wes Agar, Peter Siddle (captain)

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Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) lock horns with defending champions Sydney Sixers (SIX) in the fourth match of Big Bash League 2021-22 at York Park in Launceston on Wednesday, December 8.

HUR vs SIX Dream11 prediction

The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers head-to-head record is dominated by the former who have won eight of their 13 meetings. In addition, HUR have won four of their last five meetings against SIX. But while these numbers favour HUR, the fact remains that Sydney Sixers showed why they are title holders in the opening match after defeating Melbourne Stars by 152 runs.

SIX’s top order is oozing confidence and while HUR do have some quality bowlers, the experience that Sydney Sixers have cannot be denied. We predict a win for Sydney Sixers on Wednesday.

HUR vs SIX Dream11 team tips for Big Bash League 2021-22

Top tip: Best batter

Selected by 96.62 per cent of fantasy players, SIX opener James Vince is the most picked batsman for this contest. The 30-year-old England batter scored an impressive 29-ball 44 against Melbourne Stars, resulting in 70 fantasy points from the fixture.

Top tip: Best bowler

Steve O’Keefe of Sydney Sixers was unplayable against Melbourne Stars. The 36-year-old bowler picked four wickets while conceding a mere 14 runs in four overs. This resulted in him accruing 134 fantasy points which was the second-best bowling figures from the match. He is a smart choice for tour team in this contest.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

SIX captain Moises Henriques is the second most picked player for this match. Selected by 96.51 per cent of fantasy players, the all-rounder was at his brilliant best against Melbourne Stars, scoring a 38-ball 76 and accumulating 108 fantasy points in the process. He remains a must-have player for the HUR vs SIX BBL match.

Sydney Sixers�Josh Philippe is an outright choice for the wicket-keeper spot. The 24-year-old scored 83 runs off just 47 balls and was involved in three dismissals - two catches and a stumping. He returned with a tally of 143 fantasy points which was the best return in the match.

HUR vs SIX full squads

HUR full squad:  Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Peter Handscomb, Caleb Jewell, Josh Kann, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, Tom Rogers, D’Arcy Short, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright

SIX full squad: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince

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Big Bash League (BBL) title-holders Sydney Sixers will lock horns with three-time champions Perth Scorchers in a blockbuster final at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

While two-time BBL winners Sydney Sixers are aiming to replicate Perth Scorchers' record of securing back-to-back titles, Scorchers are chasing a record fourth BBL title.

Moises Henriques�Sixers and Scorchers have already faced each other three times in BBL finals, with the latter winning twice and losing once.

Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers head-to-head record in BBL Finals

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Result
2016	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers	Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets
2014	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers	Perth Scorchers won by 4 wickets
2011	Sydney Sixers	Perth Scorchers	Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets

Interestingly, Scorchers have already played five BBL finals in the previous nine seasons, while Sixers have been involved in four BBL finals during that time period. 

The Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers head-to-head record favours Ashton Turner’s side, having won 11 of the 19 encounters played between the two teams. However, in their last five completed BBL encounters, Sixers have won four of those matches.

Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers head-to-head overall record in BBL

Sydney Sixers	Metrics	Perth Scorchers
19	Matches	19
8	Wins	11
-	NR	-
42.11	Win Percentage	57.89

In the ongoing edition of the tournament, Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers have already faced each other three times with the Sixers winning two of the three encounters.

Additionally, the hosts have won four out of their last five BBL matches played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. On the other hand, Scorchers have struggled at SCG, winning just two of their last five matches.

Speaking of the venue, the last five games at the SCG have seen an average of 22.8 boundaries and 11.4 sixes. 

If Scorchers are to bat first, expect them to score more than 170 runs, as they have averaged 178 in their last five BBL matches. Meanwhile, the Sixers have posted an average of 172 runs in the same number of matches. 

On current form, defending champions Sydney Sixers are tipped to retain the title and beat Perth Scorchers in Saturday’s final.

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This is where it gets interesting. Moises Henriques�Sydney Sixers will lock horns with Ashton Turner’s Perth Scorchers in the final of the Big Bash League 2020-21 season. 

The two teams will cross paths for the fourth time in the ongoing campaign and judging by the record, I reckon Sixers will be the outright favourites, having won two of the three encounters, including their recent nine-wicket win in the Qualifier.

Statistics, however, mean little in games like these. While Sixers have been brilliant so far this season, Perth Scorchers thrashed Brisbane Heat in the Challenger to qualify for Saturday’s blockbuster final. 

So with that in mind, here I give you two players from each team who I believe might make a difference in the final showdown.

James Vince - Sydney Sixers

James Vince was at his brutal best during the Qualifier against Perth Scorchers, and it was heartbreaking to see him left stranded on 98 during the game. Vince might have hit a rough patch during the mid-season, but I can see him getting back to his best. In the final, I’m expecting him to end the unfinished business with another blistering knock. Only behind Josh Philippe and Alex Hales in the list of top run-getters this season, Vince would want to overcome the tag of being the ‘unluckiest batsman in the world�in the box-office final.

Ben Dwarshuis - Sydney Sixers

Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis has shown moments of magic this season. Ben has been Sixers�highest wicket-taker this season, scalping 21 wickets at an impressive average of 17.42. The 26-year-old has picked at least two wickets in each of his last four BBL games and one can expect a similar performance in the final. Dwarshuis has not only been a fantastic bowler, but his ability to contribute with the bat as a lower-order batsman has also proved to be a handy trait for his team.

Colin Munro - Perth Scorchers

Such was Perth Scorchers�dominance in the Challenger fixture against Brisbane Heat that Colin Munro was not even required to bat. A game against Sydney Sixers, however, poses a different challenge altogether, and the 33-year-old in his past three outings against them, has scores of 30, 34 and 50. So, if there’s anyone who poses a threat with the bat, it’s the New Zealand opener. Munro has been at his devastating best this BBL season. His last three outings may paint a different picture, but the fact remains that he has registered four half-centuries - three of which came on the trot. So look out for him.

Jason Behrendorff - Perth Scorchers

Jason Behrendorff may have bagged just 16 wickets in 15 games this season, but he has done so at an economy of 6.87. The 30-year-old left-arm pacer surely knows a thing or two about Sydney Sixers, as was evident during Scorchers�seven-wicket defeat against Sixers, where he bowled at an economy of just 4.75 while picking a wicket. It’s evident that Behrendorff will be Scorchers�go-to man right after Jhye Richardson in the final given that he comes into the game at the back of a good performance against Brisbane Heat in the Challenger. He ended with the figures of 2/19 in three overs, removing the dangerous Chris Lynn and Joe Denly to put Brisbane on the backfoot and setting the tone for his side.

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