The Perth Scorchers have made history by becoming the first BBL club to claim four titles after crushing the Sydney Sixers by 79 runs in the big bash final at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium.
Courtesy of a whopping 76 not out from 41 deliveries from English star Laurie Evans, the Scorchers posted a 6-171 total against an undermanned Sixers squad.
Evans’ big total was part of a 104-run partnership alongside Ashton Turner, who chipped in with 54 off 35.
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While the Scorchers were heavy favourites, a boilover looked to be on the cards when Kurtis Patterson (1), Mitch Marsh (5), Colin Munro (1) and Josh Inglis (13) all departed early, with Perth at one stage sitting at 4-25.
The Sixers were missing Jordan Silk and Josh Philippe, while forced to play an injured Daniel Hughes.
They finished all out for just 92 in their run chase.
The win for Perth was the largest victory by runs in BBL final history.
“I definitely rate it, yeah. It’s probably up there as the best win we ever had,” said Scorchers quick Andrew Tye who posted figures of 3-15.
“It’s just unbelievable. Overwhelming joy, it’s been so long away from home. We made it worth it.
“I couldn’t be prouder of this bunch of boys, we’re an unbelievable group and I’m so happy we won.”
The Scorchers’ win also ended the Sixers’ hopes of claiming a three-peat.
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