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Cooper Connolly could fetch a huge pay-day in the IPL.

CricketWA pair set to fetch massive pay-days in IPL auction

Cooper Connolly could both attract a massive pay-day in Tuesday night’s IPL auction, while Cam Green is also set to bag a multi-million dollar deal, despite new limits on the earnings of overseas players.

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers batter Cooper Connolly blasted a half century against the Sydney Sixers.

BBLCommentsPremium‘Script flipped’: Scorchers star on what’s changed this year

The Scorchers were back to their winning ways to open the BBL season - but skipper Ashton Turner says it’s a different unit this summer. Here’s why.

Mitchell Woodcock

Cooper Connolly’s six-laden half-century showed off Perth Scorchers’ new approach.

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The knock that could land Connolly a massive pay-day

Cooper Connolly personified Perth Scorchers’ new blueprint of going big with the bat. Against the Sixers, he played a knock that could now land him a rich new deal to take his talents to India.

Josh Kempton

The Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers.

CricketCommentsPremiumHits & Misses: Scorchers bring fireworks despite rain delay

The Perth Scorchers have blasted their way past arch-rivals Sydney Sixers in a season opener almost scuttled by wild storms. Read our hits and misses here.

Aaron Kirby

Cooper Connolly began the new BBL season the way he finished the last, powering the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over arch-rivals Sydney Sixers.

CricketCommentsSuper Cooper bashes half ton to take down arch rivals

West Australian wunderkind Cooper Connolly began the new BBL season the way he finished the last, powering the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over arch-rivals Sydney Sixers.

Mitchell Woodcock

The scene at Optus Stadium ahead of the scheduled start.

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Scorchers’ starting time confirmed after lightning delay

Fans at Optus Stadium have been instructed to seek shelter due to lightning, with the wild burst of weather forcing the start of the Scorchers’ Big Bash League opener to be delayed. SEE THE LATEST

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers coach Becky Grundy believes the franchise is as ‘close as they have ever been’ to a second WBBL title.

CricketCommentsGrundy optimistic second Scorchers crown ‘closer than ever’

Perth Scorchers coach Becky Grundy believes the franchise is as ‘close as they have ever been’ to a second WBBL title after winning their way into Saturday’s grand final the hard way.

Aaron Kirby

Perth Scorchers will kick off the Big Bash season on Sunday.

CricketCommentsPremiumPLAYER PROFILES: Who holds the keys to Scorchers success?

As the Perth Scorchers prepare to kick off another Big Bash campaign, get to know the ins and outs of every player in our Scorchers profiles.

James Palumbo

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Sophie Devine of the Scorchers addresses the team during the WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers at Ninja Stadium, on December 13, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

CricketCommentsDevine classy in defeat to win over hostile Hobart crowd

Defeated Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine has won over the Hobart fans after revealing she enjoyed the “s***” they hurled the visitor’s way on Saturday night.

Aaron Kirby

Perth are not far away from a title.

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Scorchers’ title blueprint clearer than ever

Perth Scorchers may have fallen at the final hurdle in pursuit of their second WBBL title, but don’t be fooled, this is just the beginning of the orange revolution.

Aaron Kirby

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Jhye Richardson of the Scorchers poses during the 2025/26 Big Bash Kit Launch on October 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

Cricket CommentsPremiumLANGER: Why Richardson loses out from Test squad ‘call-up’

Cricket Australia’s decision to withdraw Jhye Richardson from the Big Bash opener doesn’t add up and could actually hurt his career.

Justin Langer

Lizelle Lee starred as Hobart won the final.

CricketCommentsLee-thal Hurricanes storm to maiden crown over Scorchers

Hobart Hurricanes have ended Perth Scorchers’ fairytale run to claim a maiden women’s crown in their first final by eight-wickets at Ninja Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Sport. Perth Scorchers. Imports Laurie Evans and Finn Allen at Scarborough Beach.

CricketCommentsPremiumImports back in star power and depth as a winning formula

Perth Scorchers imports Laurie Evans and Finn Allen have backed in the batting firepower contained within their top and middle orders as they prepare to begin their assault for another Big Bash titles.

Ben Smith

Perth Scorcher fast bowler Matt Kelly during a press conference ahead of Big Bash League opener on Sunday.

CricketCommentsPremiumThe key questions Scorchers must answer this BBL season

Perth Scorchers’ Big Bash season-opener is just two days away. These are five burning questions ahead of their new campaign. 

Jackson Barrett

Finn Allen of the Scorchers bats during the Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Melbourne Renegades.

CricketCommentsPremiumKeep your eye on the flying Kiwi Finn Allen

Veteran Perth Scorchers pair Mitch Marsh and Ashton Agar believe Finn Allen II will be a sequel worth watching.

Glen Quartermain

Ashton Agar holds World Cup hopes.

BIG BASHCommentsDon’t forget me for World Cup, says Agar

Perth Scorchers spinning allrounder Ashton Agar wants to use the Big Bash to remind Australian selectors he should be in the mix for next year’s T20 World Cup. And his inspiration has come from a UK rapper.

Glen Quartermain

Sydney Sixers arrive in Perth on Friday ahead of the Big Bash League season-opener against Perth Scorchers. Pictured is Babar Azam. Carwyn Monck

CricketCommentsPremiumEXCLUSIVE PICS: Superstar Azam already drawing a crowd

The most prolific Twenty20 International batter in history was always going to draw a crowd as Pakistan superstar Babar Azam landed in Perth ahead of the Big Bash season opener. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PICS

Jake Santa Maria

Former Australian cricket captain Lisa Sthalekar says the Perth Scorchers’ winner-takes-all final against Hobart Hurricanes will match the WBBL’s most complete teams against each other.

WBBL PremiumWhy Scorchers stars not be-all, end-all in WBBL crown bid

Former Australian cricket captain Lisa Sthalekar says while Perth Scorchers boast some of the WBBL’s biggest stars, their role players have played a huge part in making it to the final.

Samantha Rogers

Cooper Connolly poses with Harley Reid of the West Coast Eagles.

BIG BASHCommentsPremiumEXCLUSIVE PICS: Why Reid, Connolly are teaming up in orange

They are the two princes of Perth - and now, Cooper Connolly and Harley Reid are finally teaming up. Here’s why.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Scorchers are confident they will take momentum into the WBBL final.

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers set to take momentum into WBBL decider

Perth Scorchers will enter Saturday’s WBBL decider having won six of their last seven games — and they are confident they will have momentum on their side against ladder-leaders Hobart Hurricanes.

Josh Kempton

Finn Allen went all guns blazing last season with mixed results.

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Rein me in: Allen’s pledge to put more value on his wicket

Blazing Perth Scorchers opener Finn Allen has conceded he needs to pull back on the all-or-nothing approach he took to batting during his first season at the club. 

Jackson Barrett

Mitch Marsh is set to leave the red ball behind.

CRICKETCommentsPremiumMarsh: Brutal with the blade and an all-round good bloke

Mitchell Marsh made the emotional decision to give up his red-ball dreams, but his teammates and coaches couldn’t be more excited for his second coming as a white ball specialist.

Glen Quartermain

Laurie Evans has loved his time in Perth.

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LAURIE EVANS: Why Perth is such a special place for me

In the first of his exclusive columns for The West Australian this Big Bash season, Perth Scorchers star Laurie Evans has opened up on why returning to the club — and the city — means so much to him.

Laurie Evans

Perth Scorchers have won their way through to the WBBL final.

CricketCommentsScorchers stun Sixers to advance to WBBL final

Perth Scorchers have won their way through to a place in the WBBL grand final, continuing their fairytale run through the back-end of the tournament with an 11-run victory over Sydney Sixers.

Josh Kempton