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Mahli Beardman grabbed the key scalp of Steve Smith.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumThe Scorchers’ plan that brought down red-hot Steve Smith

Mahli Beardman has revealed the exact conversation he had with Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner that led to the dismissal of Steve Smith in the club’s famous Qualifier victory over Sydney Sixers.

Jackson Barrett

Hits & Misses from Scorchers Qualifier win

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Hits & Misses: Optus catches fires as Scorchers sizzle

Perth Scorchers have booked their place in a record eighth Big Bash final after a masterful bowling display blew away the Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium.

Jake Santa Maria

Mahli Beardman starred against Sydney Sixers.

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Mahli Beardman surpasses hype on grandest stage

On Tuesday night, the whole country got to see just what makes rising fast-bowling star Mahli Beardman special and Test veteran Steve Smith saw it from 22 yards away. 

Jackson Barrett

Mitch Marsh of the Scorchers congratulates David Payne after taking a catch to dismiss Steve Smith.

CricketCommentsSCORCHERS WIN! BBL powerhouse back to the final again

Perth Scorchers have marched into another Big Bash final after a masterful bowling performance ripped through the Sixers star studded batting line-up.

Jackson Barrett

A small scrub fire ignited outside Optus Stadium during the Big Bash League Qualifier

CricketCommentsPremiumSmall scrub fire quickly put out at Optus Stadium

A small scrub fire which ignited outside Optus Stadium in the midst of Perth Scorchers’ Big Bash League Qualifier against Sydney Sixers was quickly extinguished.

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers fan Nic Dau helps his sister Kennedy Dau keep cool.

CricketCommentsPremiumIt’s a Scorcher! BBL fans brave Perth heat for final

Perth Scorchers fans are pumped for the Big Bash League Qualifier against Sydney Sixers — and the club’s diehards say no level of heat would be able to keep them away from Optus Stadium.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle’s Murphy Reid and West Coast’s Harley Reid ahead of their battle in the middle of Optus Stadium.

CricketCommentsHarley v Murphy: Which Reid is the better...cricketer?

A pair of WA’s rising AFL stars faced off with bat and ball ahead of Perth Scorchers’ blockbuster Big Bash League Qualifier, with West Coast’s Harley Reid taking on Fremantle’s Murphy Reid. SEE THE PICTURES.

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers are flying towards the final.

CricketCommentsRECAP: Scorchers roll Sixers to seal home grand final!

Perth Scorchers have roared into the grand final after bundling the travelling Sydney Sixers out for 99. Recap all the action in our live blog.

Aaron Kirby

Cooper Connolly has been named the nation’s top young cricketer.

CricketCommentsCoop scoops up Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year prize

Cooper Connolly has cemented his status as one of Australian cricket’s rising stars, with the WA allrounder snaring the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year prize.

Chris Robinson

The Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers have a storied Big Bash finals history, but who will lead from the front as the two teams add to their rich history?

CricketCommentsPremiumThe six players set to rip Qualifier final apart

The Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers have a storied Big Bash finals history, but who will lead from the front as the two teams add to their rich history?

Aaron Kirby

What makes the Scorchers so successful?

BIG BASHCommentsPremiumINSIDE STORY: Unpacking the magic behind Perth Scorchers

Eight finals, five titles, record crowds and merchandise paraded so loudly and parochially that Cricket Australia wants to uncork the ‘secret’ formula. This is the magic of Perth Scorchers.

Glen Quartermain

Harley Reid

CricketCommentsPremiumReid v Reid set to kick off heavyweight BBL final in Perth

The western derby rivalry will heat up before the football season starts when West Coast’s Harley Reid and Fremantle’s Murphy Reid battle at Optus Stadium tomorrow night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Perth Scorchers’ captain Ashton Turner hopes the team’s unique home-ground advantage will quell the batting brilliance of Sydney Sixers opener Steve Smith.

BIG BASHCommentsPremiumNot hip to be square: Why Optus Stadium will test Smith

Perth Scorchers’ captain Ashton Turner hopes the team’s unique home-ground advantage will quell the batting brilliance of Sydney Sixers opener Steve Smith in Tuesday night’s qualifier at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Perth Scorchers import Finn Allen wants to return to the club when his contract expires at the end of this season.

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PODCAST: Allen’s big hint on Scorchers future

In a special interview with The West Sports Show before their blockbuster final, Perth Scorchers star Finn Allen has given a big hint around his future with the powerhouse club.

Jackson Barrett

Cooper Connolly and Mitch Marsh will play all of the Scorchers’ finals clashes.

CricketCommentsT20 World Cup stars to remain available for all BBL finals

Perth Scorchers will be at full strength throughout Big Bash finals, with national selector George Bailey confirming all of the players set to play for Australia at the T20 World Cup will see out the season.

Aaron Kirby

Steve Smith and the Sixers will be greeted by a heatwave in Perth.

BBLCommentsThe heat is ON! Blazing forecast for Scorchers’ final

Steve Smith and his Sydney Sixers will have to brace themselves to get scorched in two different ways when they call on Optus Stadium for Tuesday’s Big Bash League qualifying final.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mahli Beardman has been called into Australia’s T20 squad.

CricketCommentsPremiumYoung WA quick called up to Aussie T20 squad

Mahli Beardman has been injected into Australia’s T20 squad for a series of World Cup lead-in matches against Pakistan, with selectors casting an “eye to the future” with the young Perth Scorchers quick.

Chris Robinson

Steve Smith batting against Brisbane Heat on Sunday.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumREVEALED: Scorchers’ opponent in blockbuster final locked in

Perth Scorchers’ opponent in Tuesday night’s blockbuster The Qualifier final at Optus Stadium has been locked in after the very last game of the Big Bash League's regular season.

Jackson Barrett

Brad Hogg has had huge influence on Luke Holt's career.

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REVEALED: Scorchers spinner’s link to club legend

Perth Scorchers legend Brad Hogg has been a lifelong mentor to the club’s new leg-spinner Luke Holt — and the pair have taken The West Australian inside their relationship.

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers star Cooper Connolly celebrates a wicket against the Melbourne Stars.

BBLCommentsAll-round weapon Connolly embracing new-ball role

Perth Scorchers wunderkind Cooper Connolly says he is enjoying the challenge of being the BBL powerhouse’s new opening bowler as they storm toward an unprecedented sixth BBL title.

Mitchell Woodcock

Perth Scorchers recorded what just their second win batting second of the season over Melbourne Stars.

CricketCommentsThe chase is on! Scorchers draw confidence from new method

Perth Scorchers will come into the Big Bash League finals off just their second chasing victory of the season, and star Jhye Richardson says they will draw huge confidence from a different winning method.

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers Ashton Agar, Finn Allen and Joel Paris pictured at Optus Stadium, Perth, ahead of the Perth Scorcher match against the Melbourne Stars on Saturday. Carwyn Monck

CricketCommentsPremiumBLEWETT: Why Scorchers are the scariest team in the Bash

The Big Bash League finals are just around the corner and Perth, your Scorchers are coming in hot, writes Greg Blewett.

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Jhye Richardson returned to form on Saturday night.

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Richo rounding into form completes Scorchers’ puzzle

Jhye Richardson rounding into form at the perfect time of the season may have provided Perth Scorchers with the final piece of their championship puzzle, writes Josh Kempton.

Josh Kempton

Aaron Hardie of the Scorchers celebrates the win.

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Hits & Misses as Scorchers ease past Stars to go top

Perth Scorchers have secured first place and a home final after overcoming an early wobble to ease past the Melbourne Stars in front of a heaving Optus Stadium.

Jake Santa Maria