BBL 2025-26 Final: SCO vs SIX head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

In the Big Bash League 2025-26 Final, Perth Scorchers will take on Sydney Sixers on Sunday, January 25, at Optus Stadium, Perth. Two of the most successful teams in BBL history will face off against each other for the title.

Perth Scorchers had a good league stage as they finished on top of the table with seven wins out of ten matches. The Ashton Turner led side has been consistent throughout the season and has already beaten the Sixers twice, including a convincing 48-run win in the Qualifier. Playing the final at home gives Perth an added advantage.

Sydney Sixers ended the league phase in second place, winning six matches. They have shown good form at key moments but will be keen to turn things around against the Scorchers, who have had the upper hand this season. These two teams have already met twice in this season, and Perth Scorchers came out on top both times. Recently in the qualifier Scorchers defeated Sixers by 48 runs.

SCO vs SIX: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

Matches Played: 31
Perth Scorchers Won: 18
Sydney Sixers Won: 12
Tied / No Result: 1

SCO vs SIX: Pitch Report

The pitch at Optus Stadium usually helps the bowlers early, with uneven bounce making stroke play difficult at times. Batting second has not been easy here this season. Teams batting first will look to put 140–150 runs on the board and defend it using smart bowling and variations.

SCO vs SIX: Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

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

Sydney Sixers (SIX):

Josh Philippe (wk), Steven Smith, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Manenti, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc