Middle-order batter Laurie Evans smashed an outstanding 76 not out off 41 in a ‘Player of the Match’ performance as Perth Scorchers thrashed Sydney Sixers in the 2021-22 Big Bash League (BBL) final and lifted their fourth title.
Evan walked in to bat when Scorchers were 25/4. He then added a brilliant 104-run partnership for the fifth wicket with skipper Ashton Turner and propel🅘led them to an imposing total of 171/6.
In reply, Sydney Sixers could only manage 92 and lost the contest by a heavy margin of 79 runs. They were bundled out inside 17 overs, with Daniel Hughes (42 off 33) the only batter to cr𓂃oss the 𓃲thirty-run mark.
Fast bowler Andrew Tye was the pick of the bowlers for Scor🦄chers with🅰 3-15.
“I think any captain would stand here and talk about the obstacles we have had to come through to finish this tournament,” said Turner in the post-match presentation.
“The Sixers have been the best side for the last two years. They taught us how to play on these wickets. Well done for the way you have played before for your performance this season,” he added.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Well done Mitch marsh and his team! 👌👌
— David Warner (@davidwarner31)
Perth Scorchers are champions! 👏🏆
— The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag)
Scorchers win their fourt﷽h BBL title. A great win! Well played. And a great season from a very depleted Sixers side. What a wild ride this BBL season has been for all! Kudos to everyone who managed to keep it going.
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
🧡🧡🧡
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
Congratulations to the Perth Scorchers.
Best team all season.
And great to see🔜 a Victoria-based team win 💃the BBL.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny)
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆 An all-round performance earns us our FOURTH TITLE! 💪 Time to celebrate Scorcher▨s fans!!! 🎇
— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL)
The Perth Scorchers crowned champions 🎆🏆
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket)
Perth Scorchers becomes the first 🐻team to win 4 Big Bash League titles. Season 3, 4, 6 and 11!
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan)
Perth Scorchers’ fourth title and undeniably the best of the lot. The signs were there early – looked the best team after a few games. Loaded in every position. Superb performance
— Tristan Lavalette (@trislavalette)
Perth Scorchers faced Sydney Sixer💝s 4 times this season anಌd they defeated Sixers all the 4 times.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
4th Big Bash title for Perth Scorchers , most 𝔉by any team in Big Bash League history. ❤️
Best bowling figures in finals of Big Bash League minimum (3 oꦅvers ✅bowled):
3/15 – Andrew Tye (today)*
3/17 – Peter Siddle
3/18 – Kemar Roach
3/25 – Brett Lee |— Abdullah Jan (@abdj_17)
The Perth Scorchers played one home game all season, went on a seven-wee🅰k road trip and tore the Sixers to shreds in theꦬ final. Might be their best title yet
— Ben Smith (@BenSmith94)
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Scorchers were strong all over the season and they ended the season strong too. Perth Scorchers are the Champions of BBL11. Sadly Sixers couldn't defend the Championship and ended up as runner-up.
— CHAMP14NS OF EUROPE (@xgsno)