Final result
Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wickets
Player of the match: TH David
Result · Big Bash League
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Result · Big Bash League
Venue par · 179Chase success · 52%POTM · TH David
Match preview & overview
Hurricanes chase down Scorchers at Optus Stadium to snatch Boxing Day win
Hobart Hurricanes beat Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets at Optus Stadium on 26 December 2025, chasing a target of 151 in the BBL. Perth posted 150/8 batting first, a total that fell short of the venue's average first-innings score of 179 across 65 matches at the ground. Hobart's reply was scrappy but decisive. They slipped to 33/2 inside the powerplay before rebuilding through the middle overs, and then finished with 49 runs from the death phase to seal the win. TH David was named Player of the Match.
The match swung on Perth's inability to bat deep. Four wickets in the middle overs for 76 runs left them relying on the final phase, where they managed just 27 runs for 3 more wickets. For a ground that can play big, 150 was always likely to be short. Hobart's middle overs were steadier. 71 runs for 3 wickets. And when the death overs produced nearly 50 runs, the chase was done.
This result is significant for Hobart's position in the BBL standings, coming against a Scorchers side who have home advantage at Optus Stadium. Hobart continue what has been a strong run of form through the season so far.
Pitch report & venue insights
Optus Stadium, Perth — 65-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
65
T20 matches hosted
179
Avg 1st-innings score
152
Avg 2nd-innings score
52%
Chase success rate
39
Avg powerplay runs
57%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Hurricanes seal 4-wicket win chasing 151
Hobart Hurricanes reached 153/7 to overhaul Perth Scorchers' 150/8, winning by 4 wickets. The chase was far from comfortable, with 7 wickets falling across the innings, but Hobart found enough in the death overs to get home.
Angle 02
Death overs decided the match for Hobart
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Scorchers' middle overs cost them the match
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Hobart's powerplay wobble made for a nervy finish
Angle 05
TH David wins Player of the Match
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be of interest given that TH David won Player of the Match and Hobart's middle order carried the chase. Individual performance lines may reflect their current form better than outright result markets.
- Optus Stadium's chasing success rate of 49% across 65 matches suggests the toss is not a reliable indicator here. Markets that price heavily on toss outcome may not reflect the ground's historical balance.
- Perth's death-over bowling and Hobart's death-over batting were the clearest separating factor in this match. Phase-specific markets, where available, may be worth considering in light of those phase splits.
- Hobart's recent form of four wins from five makes outright Hurricanes lines worth contextualising against Perth's inconsistency across the same window.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Who won the Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL match on 26 December 2025?
Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wickets at Optus Stadium in Perth. Chasing 151, they reached 153/7, with TH David named Player of the Match.
What was the score in the Scorchers vs Hurricanes Boxing Day BBL match?
Perth Scorchers posted 150/8 batting first. Hobart Hurricanes replied with 153/7, winning the match with their final total coming largely from a strong death-over showing of 49 runs in the last phase.
Who won the toss in the Scorchers vs Hurricanes BBL T20?
Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and chose to field. They successfully defended that decision by dismissing Perth for 150/8 before chasing down the target.
What is the head-to-head record between Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes?
Perth Scorchers lead the all-time BBL head-to-head with 14 wins from 22 meetings. Hobart Hurricanes have won 8. This result at Optus Stadium adds to Hobart's tally.
Where to watch BBL matches in the UK?
BBL matches are broadcast in the UK on BT Sport and via streaming platforms carrying the channel. Check your provider's listings for exact broadcast times, which are typically late evening or early morning UK time given the Australian time zones.
How have Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes been performing recently?
Hobart Hurricanes have won four of their last five BBL matches heading into this fixture. Perth Scorchers have been less consistent, with three defeats in their last five outings, including losses to Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers.
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Photo credits (2)
- David Warner — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Mitchell Starc — photo by Dave Morton, Public domain · source