Sydney Sixers vs Perth Cricket Scorecard, Match 1 – BBL 2025-26

Result · Dec 14 2025, Sun
Big Bash League - Match 1 · Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
SYS
SYDNEY SIXERS113/5 (11.0)
PSC
PERTH SCORCHERS117/5 (10.1)
Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets CRR: 11.51
Player of the Match
Cooper Connolly
Batting: Perth Scorchers Inning
BatsmanRB4s6sSR
Mitchell Marshc Babar Azam b Charlie Stobo03000.00
Finn Allen (wk)c Lachlan Shaw b Todd Murphy16802200.00
Cooper Connollyc Jack Edwards b Ben Dwarshuis593135190.32
Aaron Hardiec Josh Philippe b Jack Edwards13711185.71
Ashton Turner (c)not out16911177.78
Laurie Evansc Joel Davies b Ben Dwarshuis8301266.67
Nick Hobsonnot out0000-
Extras (lb 1, w 4)5
Total117/5 (10.1 ov)
Bowling: Sydney Sixers
BowlerOMRWECON
Charlie Stobo2.001316.5
Ben Dwarshuis3.0036212.0
Jack Edwards2.0022111.0
Todd Murphy2.0026113.0
Mitchell Perry1.1019016.3
Batting: Sydney Sixers Inning
BatsmanRB4s6sSR
Daniel Hughesc Cooper Connolly b Aaron Hardie03000.00
Babar Azamc Laurie Evans b Brody Couch250040.00
Josh Philippe (wk)c Finn Allen b Brody Couch281831155.56
Moises Henriques (c)Run out (Ashton Agar)9601150.00
Lachlan Shawc Finn Allen b Joel Paris191031190.00
Jack Edwardsnot out462162219.05
Ben Dwarshuisnot out6310200.00
Extras (w 1)3
Total113/5 (11.0 ov)
Bowling: Perth Scorchers
BowlerOMRWECON
Aaron Hardie2.001618.0
Joel Paris3.002919.7
Brody Couch2.001226.0
Mahli Beardman2.0028014.0
Ashton Agar2.0026013.0
Match Information & Lineups
SeriesBig Bash League
DateDec 14 2025, Sun
VenueOptus Stadium, Perth
TossPerth Scorchers (Bowl)
CityPerth, Australia
Time01:45 PM IST
Perth Scorchers Playing XI
Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman
Sydney Sixers Playing XI
Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis, Joel Davies, Charlie Stobo, Mitchell Perry, Todd Murphy

Sydney Sixers vs Perth – Match 1 Highlight – DEC 14, 2025

The new season of the Big Bash League kicked off with an entertaining clash between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers on December 14, 2025. From the very first over, it was clear that both teams came prepared to start the tournament with energy.

Perth had the first opportunity with the bat. Their opening pair showed early intent, picking up a few quick boundaries in the powerplay. But once the field spread out, the Sixers’ bowlers slowly pulled things back. A couple of smart bowling changes brought key breakthroughs, forcing Perth to rebuild the innings during the middle overs.

Even so, Perth managed to reach a fighting total by the end of their 20 overs, thanks to some late hitting that gave their supporters something to cheer about.

Sydney’s chase started carefully. They didn’t rush, choosing instead to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard moving. A few crisp drives and well-timed pulls helped them stay close to the required rate.

As the match entered the final overs, the tension inside the stadium noticeably grew. But the Sixers kept their composure. A pair of clean boundaries late in the innings finally settled the contest, allowing Sydney to cross the line and open their season with a satisfying victory.