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Perth Scorchers clinch sixth BBL title, beat Sydney Sixers in final
Perth Scorchers showed their dominance of the Big Bash League, defeating Sydney Sixers by six wickets in the BBL|15 final at Optus Stadium on Sunday to lift a record sixth men’s title. After winning the toss and deciding to bowl, Scorchers delivered a disciplined and relentless bowling performance that stifled the Sixers’ batting lineup. The turning point came during the Power Surge, when English left-arm seamer David Payne struck twice in his opening over, ripping the heart out of the Sixers’ middle order and bringing the momentum in Perth’s favour.
Sydney, on the other hand, had begun brightly thanks to Steve Smith, who continued his remarkable run since rejoining the side after the Ashes. Smith top-scored with a brisk 24 from 13 balls. However, once Smith departed, Sixers' innings quickly lost momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals.
They were finally bowled out for 132 in 20 overs. Chasing a modest total, the Scorchers started brilliantly. Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen launched into the Sixers’ attack with a swashbuckling opening stand. Allen’s aggressive 36 set the tone before he was dismissed, while Marsh followed soon after, having compiled a crucial 44. Down the order, Josh Inglis played a composed innings of 29, guiding Perth to the target with six wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.
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"Everyone is talking about Sooryavanshi": Sachin Tendulkar hails the young talent
Young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been hailed by legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, describing the Rajasthan Royals star as a "truly special" talent and expressing his desire to see the youngster represent India in Test cricket in the future. However, Tendulkar also emphasised the importance of allowing the teenager to develop naturally rather tha...
RCB seek consecutive IPL trophies as GT hunt historic glory
The culmination of the action-packed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 comes tonight as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in the title clash at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had a fruitful campaign, and now they are only one victory away from creating history. After winning the...
"We're focused on giving our best": RCB captain Rajat Patidar ahead of IPL final against GT
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to defend their crown in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday, captain Rajat Patidar is approaching the occasion with great calmness. There is always a spotlight on the captain, but Patidar has chosen to focus on the journey rather than the pressure that comes with it.
"I've never thought about what ...
GT and RCB gear up for blockbuster IPL final in Ahmedabad
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to lock horns with Gujarat Titans in a mouthwatering showdown in the IPL 2026 final, scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It is the face-off between contrasting styles and philosophies, with both teams looking to stamp their authority.
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"The feeling is definitely good": Shubman Gill after GT advance to IPL 2026 final
Playing a captain's knock, Shubman Gill unleashed a masterclass, shining when Gujarat Titans needed him the most, slamming a breathtaking innings of 104 runs to guide GT to a thumping seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026 on Friday and securing a place in the final. Chasing a target of 215, Gill gave Gujarat Titans a solid st...
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