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Perth Scorchers will clash against Sydney Sixers in the final match of their Men's Big Bash League 2025 campaign. The game is scheduled to take place at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, 25th January. Both teams will be pushing to seal the title.

 

Perth Scorchers

 

Perth Scorchers had a heartbreaking season end in the tournament last season, where they narrowly missed out on a knockout spot. This season, they have put everything on the line, sealed their final spot after beating the same Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier match by 48 runs at the same venue, and they will face the same side in a high-stakes final match. In the previous match, while batting first, they had posted 147 runs with the help of Finn Allen's 49 off 30 balls. They bowled out the Sixers for just 99 runs. Mahli Bearman was the star bowler, scalping three wickets in his three-over spell. The Scorchers were phenomenal throughout the tournament, topping the chart with seven victories in their 10 games. They will aim to continue the same momentum going into this final match, aiming for their sixth overall BBL title on Sunday.

 

Sydney Sixers

 

The Sydney Sixers have lost just one game in their last 7 outings in this competition, losing against the Scorchers in the Qualifier match. But they are back in the finals after beating the defending champions of the tournament, Hobart Hurricanes, by 57 runs. While batting first, they posted a mammoth total of 198/8 in 20 overs, Steve Smith yet again topped the chart with his 65. The Sixers were commendable in their bowling performance as well, bowling out the Hurricanes for just 141 runs. Ben Dwarshuis took three wickets. The Sixers will aim for their third BBL title when they take the field on Sunday in a stadium-filled environment on Sunday.

 

PS vs SS Match Details

 

PS vs SS BBL Match Details
Match	Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers Final Match
Date and Time	Sunday, January 25; 1:40 p.m. IST
Venue	Perth Stadium, Perth
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV-Star Sports Network; Livestream-JioHotstar

 

PS vs SS Final Pitch Report

 

The surface at the Perth Stadium has traditionally favoured pacers throughout the years, with good pace and bounce. It’s a good track that helps the pacer with the new ball, while the spinners will have to put in extra efforts to get some purchase. As the ball gets older, the pacers might test the batters with hard length bowls and slow deliveries. Overall, it’s a surface that rewards quality pace bowling early and aggressive batting once set, with teams generally preferring to bat first and post a strong total. The average expected score is likely to be somewhere around 150-160.

 

PS vs SS Weather Report

 

The weather is expected to be dark and cloudy during the early hours of the match. The temperature is likely to be around 27-32°C. The conditions are favourable for rain with a 42% chance, leading to drizzles between the match, but fans can expect it to proceed without any further intervention.

 

PS vs SS Head-to-Head Records

 

PS vs SS head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	31
Won by Perth Scorchers	19
Won by Sydney Sixers	12
Tied	0
No Result	0

 

PS vs SS BBL Final Probable XI

 

• Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Brody Couch, David Payne, Mahli Beardman

 

• Sydney Sixers: StevenSmith, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Ben Dwarshuis, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, MitchellStarc

 

Players To Watch Out For In the PS vs SS BBL Final Match

 

• Finn Allen | PS: Finn Allen has been their best bet this season, smashing with his power striking ability in the powerplay to provide the team a much-needed start. He has scored 430 runs in 10 innings at a phenomenal strike rate of 186.15 and an average of 43. He scored a brilliant 49 against the Sixers in the Qualifier match. The home crowd will be expecting him to come up with another quick-fire innings to help the team.

 

• Steve Smith | SS: Steve Smith has been roaring in the tournament with his batting since his return. Smith enters this contest hot after smashing a brilliant half-century against the Hurricanes in the knockout match. He has 275 runs to his name in just five matches this season so far, including one hundred and two fifties. His ability to score under pressure would make him the most dangerous batter in this clash.

 

PS vs SS Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last four T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on all four occasions.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In 55 men's T20 matches played at this venue so far, the team batting first has recorded 25 victories, while the team chasing has won in 30 matches. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting their opponents' under-par score.

 

PS vs SS Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: PS (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-42
• SS Total: 160-170
• Match Winner: Perth Scorchers

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: SS (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• PS Total: 165-175
• Match Winner: Sydney Sixers

 

Who will win today's PS vs SS BBL T20 match?

 

With the prestigious BBL title on the line, both teams will aim for a victory here, but the Perth Scorchers are likely to win this match. Both teams have played good cricket so far, equipped with a good batting lineup and bowling strength. The Sixers shouldn't be taken lightly at all. They bring in the power to beat any team on their day, but the Scorchers will start this match as favorites, having a psychological advantage of beating their opponents twice this season.