Final result
Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: DA Payne
Result · Big Bash League
Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers
Result · Big Bash League
Venue par · 179Chase success · 52%POTM · DA Payne
Match preview & overview
Scorchers cruise past Sixers with six wickets to spare at Optus Stadium
Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers by 6 wickets at Optus Stadium on 25 January 2026, in a match that was effectively settled before the halfway point of the chase. Sydney Sixers were bowled out for 132, a total that sits 47 runs below the venue's average first-innings score of 179 across 65 BBL matches. Perth's openers then took the powerplay apart, reaching 55 for no wicket after six overs. The Scorchers knocked off the remaining 78 runs at the cost of 4 wickets, finishing on 133 for 4. DA Payne was named Player of the Match for his contribution with the ball.
The Sixers' innings unravelled in the death overs. They managed only 35 runs in that phase whilst losing 5 wickets, which turned what might have been a competitive total into a straightforward target. Perth's powerplay, by contrast, was the best phase of the match: 55 runs without loss against an average of 37 for the ground suggests their openers imposed themselves from the first over.
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
Scorchers' powerplay set up the chase from ball one
Perth Scorchers reached 55 for no wicket at the end of the powerplay, well clear of Optus Stadium's long-run average of 37 powerplay runs. That platform made a target of 133 look entirely comfortable, and the Scorchers barely broke sweat from there.
Angle 02
Sixers bowled out for 132, well below venue par
Angle 03
DA Payne named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Scorchers extend head-to-head dominance over Sixers
Angle 05
Perth's form makes them the competition's standout side
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- With the Scorchers posting 55 runs for no wicket in the powerplay, top-of-the-order batting markets may carry more interest than outright result lines in matches featuring Perth at home.
- Optus Stadium's chase success rate of 49% across 65 matches suggests the toss is a meaningful variable; the Scorchers' decision to field first here paid off emphatically.
- Sixers' death-overs collapse (5 wickets for 35 runs) highlights a potential weakness in their lower-middle order that bowler performance markets may reflect in future fixtures.
- Perth's four wins from five recent BBL outings place them among the form teams; those trends are worth tracking in team performance markets, though form can shift quickly in a short tournament format.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers
Who won the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL match on 25 January 2026?
Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets at Optus Stadium in Perth. They chased down a target of 133, finishing on 133 for 4. Sydney Sixers were bowled out for 132.
Who was Player of the Match in the Scorchers vs Sixers BBL game?
DA Payne was named Player of the Match. His bowling performance helped restrict Sydney Sixers to 132 all out, well below the venue's average first-innings score of 179.
What is the head-to-head record between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers?
Perth Scorchers lead the all-time BBL head-to-head 19 wins to 12 from 32 meetings. Perth have been particularly strong in Western Australia, winning three of the last five encounters between the sides.
Where can I watch BBL matches in the UK?
Big Bash League matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full Sky subscription. Coverage typically includes live matches, highlights, and studio analysis.
What is the average score at Optus Stadium in BBL T20 matches?
Across 65 BBL matches at Optus Stadium in Perth, the average first-innings score is 179 and the average second-innings score is 152. The chase success rate sits at 49%, making it a broadly even venue for batting first or second.
How have Perth Scorchers been performing in BBL 2026?
Perth Scorchers have been among the competition's strongest sides, winning four of their last five BBL fixtures heading into this match. Their only recent defeat came against Melbourne Renegades. The win over Sydney Sixers continued that run of strong form.
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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