As Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers is for the second time. The Perth Scorchers will once again be in the KFC BBL Finals. But this time they have a new challenger after the Brisbane Heat overcame one of the upsets of the BBL | 12. Last night they defeated the Sydney Sixers, to qualify for the finals in their second season. This summer, the competition comes alive with electrifying finishes, moments of controversy, huge crowds, and outstanding individual performances.
The Scorchers and the Heat clash in the finals
As both teams are finalists for the 2nd time, The Scorchers are targeting an unprecedented BBL title for the 5th time. This time they retain home-field advantage after topping the BBL|12 tables and beating the Sixers by seven goals at Perth Stadium last Saturday to secure the title on home soil. The Heat struggled to qualify and had to win three straight finals after finishing fifth in the regular season.
Time
Saturday, February 4, from 4:30 PM AWST/7:30 PM AEDT,1:45 PM IST
Venue
Perth Stadium, Perth.
After being cut off from Western Australia for much of last season due to the pandemic lockdown. The Scorchers were forced to host the finals at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. The Scorchers made a triumphant return to the Furnace this summer, winning seven of their eight games.
The Heat have won just once in January 2019 at Perth’s Furnace Stadium, when they won their third game after the last weekends of the Big Bash. Qualifying and semi-finals BBL|07 just after opening in January 2018 in front of 52,960 spectators. Video BBL Play stars reminisce about their favorite games from Big Bash.
Tickets availability
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A second, smaller batch of public access tickets went on Friday, February 3 at 10:00 AM A.M.A.S.T. on sale. and all sold out in less than an hour. The Scorchers secured the right to host the final last Saturday in front of the biggest crowd of the BBL|12 seasons, with 41,126 fans at Perth Stadium packed. FAST Dermann Heat beats Sixers to secure a Grand Final Spot
Live Match Broadcast
The BBL|12 Final will be broadcast live on Channel 7, Fox Cricket, and Kayo Sports, with live radio coverage on SEN. Kayo is offering new subscribers and a free trial to you subscribe here.SEN radio shows can also be streamed on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app.
Live News updates and Highlights
Cricket.com.au and the CA Live app provide live scores for every BBL | 12 game, including the final, and How to Play at the Match Centre box office to access extended video clips, reports, and interviews with our Perth reporters.
Expected XIs of both teams:
Perth Scorchers: Cameron Bancroft, Stephen Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Cooper Connolly, Andrew Tye, David Payne, Jason Behrendorff, Matthew Kelly
Brisbane Heat: Sam Heazlett, Josh Brown, Nathan McSweeney, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson (c, wk), Max Bryant, James Bazley, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann
A recent journey to the finals of both teams:
- Friday, January 27: The Eliminator, Sydney Thunder defeated by Brisbane Heat by 8 runs (DLS Rule)
- Saturday, January 28: The Qualifier, Perth Scorchers defeated by Sydney Sixers by 7 wickets
- Sunday, January 29: The Knockout, Melbourne Renegades defeated by Brisbane Heat by 7 wickets
- Thursday, February 2: The Challenger, Sydney Sixers defeated by Brisbane Heat by 4 wickets
Tomorrow:
Saturday, February 4: The BBL Final, Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, 4.30 pm AWST/7.30 pm AEDT
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