Big Bash League live scores and updates: Perth Scorchers battle Sydney Sixers for grand final hosting rights
Perth Scorchers have roared into the finals after finishing on top of the table but old arch-rivals Sydney Sixers stand between them and a home grand final.
The Scorchers aren’t the only ones bringing the heat as temperatures hit 39 degrees at Optus Stadium.
However, Steve Smith is in rare batting form and could scorch the home side if they miss the mark.
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SMITH GOES!!!!!!!
The unbeatable Steve Smith finally falls!
He averages more than 70 against the Scorchers but gets caught at deep fine-leg for 37 from 24.
His teammates just did not provide enough stability around him.
SIX 6-74 needing 74
Straight through him!
Edwards gets clean bowled three balls before the drinks break!
Connolly was brought back on at the perfect time by Turner and looked dangerous even to Smith.
Will Smith run out of partners?
SIX 5-64 needing 84
Lachie goes
Beardman spills a very tough chance as Shaw hooks to deep fine-leg and the ball goes for six.
But Payne gets the last laugh as the next ball is chipped to mid-off.
Edwards comes to the crease.
SIX 4-63 needing 85
Ouch
Smith pulls Couch deep into the stands and the quick goes for 14 from his over.
He strayed too close to Smith’s hips and was made to pay.
This game is on Smith’s bat now.
SIX 3-48 needing 100
144.4km/h
Beardman is bowling heat!
He nearly catches the top edge of Smith’s cut shot and then the veteran just gets him over mid-off next ball.
Two near misses for Smith.
SIX 3-34 neding 114
Two in an over!
Beardman gets Henriques with another shorter ball.
Smith has faced just three balls while the wickets tumble around him.
Scorchers needed a fast start and Mahli’s chainsaw celebration says it all!
SIX 3-23 needing 125
Fear the Beardman!
Beardman starts with a short-of-a-length ball and Philippe’s pull shot catches the top edge.
The ball lobs up nicely for Inglis who accepts the catch.
Game on!
SIX 2-21 needing 127
Poor start
Richardson tries two slower-balls and they both come out as full tosses.
He gets away with the first but the second is pumped to the rope.
SIX 1-17 needing 131
Babar duck!
Babar over reaches against Connolly and Inglis whips the bails off.
The Pakistan batsmen appears to just get his toe down but the third umpire sees it different and gives him his marching orders for a two ball duck!
SIX 1-0 need 148
Mid-innings recap
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