Perth Scorchers

The Perth Scorchers, a name synonymous with T20 cricket success in Australia, were established back in 2011 with the inception of the Big Bash League (BBL). From the outset, this team has carved out a commendable legacy in Australia's domestic T20 competition, becoming one of the most decorated and respected franchises in the league.

The Scorchers are a force to be reckoned with; they've clinched the BBL title multiple times, emerging victorious in the 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, and 2022-23 seasons. This impressive haul of championships has firmly cemented their status as perennial contenders in the league. Their uncanny ability to remain competitive season after season speaks volumes about the team’s cricketing ethos and strategic nous.

Central to their success are key players who've left an indelible mark on the team’s history. The likes of Mitchell Marsh and Adam Voges have been pivotal with their consistent performances and leadership. Marsh, in particular, has been indispensable with his power-hitting and crucial breakthroughs with the ball. Voges, a calm and astute leader, has guided the Scorchers with a tactical acumen that has often turned the tide in crunch situations.

The Scorchers have also had their fair share of riveting encounters and intense rivalries, particularly with the Sydney Sixers. Matches against the Sixers are often high-octane, featuring tense moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats. These duels frequently headline the BBL's most eagerly anticipated fixtures.

The team’s playing style focuses on a balanced blend of aggressive batting and disciplined bowling. They boast a reputation for producing fiery pace bowlers and hard-hitting batsmen synergising in formidable formations that trouble even the best of opposing sides.

Furthermore, the Scorchers carry a cultural significance, deeply embedded in Western Australia's sporting landscape. Their vibrant orange kit is a reflection of Perth’s sunny allure and the team's fiery spirit, resonating with fans across the region.

The Perth Scorchers play their home matches at the magnificent Optus Stadium. The ambience here is electric, with an ocean of orange-clad fans creating a cauldron of support. The passionate fan base is known for their unwavering loyalty, turning every home game into a pulsating event.

All in all, the Perth Scorchers are more than just a successful cricket team; they are a symbol of sporting excellence in Western Australia, and they continue to inspire pride in their supporters season after season.

Regular Season, 39th Match, Big Bash League - January 18, 2025

Perth Scorchers

163/5 (16.2)

Adelaide Strikers

161/10 (19.1)

Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Jason Behrendorff

Regular Season, 33rd Match, Big Bash League - January 13, 2025

Sydney Thunder

158/7 (20)

Perth Scorchers

97/10 (17.2)

Sydney Thunder won by 61 runs

Player of the Match

Tom Andrews

Regular Season, 30th Match, Big Bash League - January 11, 2025

Sydney Sixers

220/3 (20)

Perth Scorchers

206/7 (20)

Sydney Sixers won by 14 runs

Player of the Match

Steven Smith

Regular Season, 26th Match, Big Bash League - January 7, 2025

Perth Scorchers

147/8 (20)

Melbourne Renegades

150/6 (19.4)

Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Thomas Stewart Rogers

Regular Season, 22nd Match, Big Bash League - January 3, 2025

Perth Scorchers

177/4 (20)

Sydney Thunder

179/6 (20)

Sydney Thunder won by 4 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

Sherfane Rutherford

Regular Season, 17th Match, Big Bash League - December 31, 2024

Adelaide Strikers

142/8 (20)

Perth Scorchers

146/3 (14.3)

Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Cooper Connolly

Regular Season, 12th Match, Big Bash League - December 26, 2024

Perth Scorchers

165/6 (20)

Brisbane Heat

132/10 (19.4)

Perth Scorchers won by 33 runs

Player of the Match

Nick Hobson

Regular Season, 10th Match, Big Bash League - December 23, 2024

Melbourne Renegades

144/8 (19)

Perth Scorchers

143/8 (20)

Melbourne Renegades won by 2 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Thomas Stewart Rogers

Regular Season, 7th Match, Big Bash League - December 21, 2024

Hobart Hurricanes

156/2 (19.2)

Perth Scorchers

155/6 (20)

Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Mitchell Owen

Regular Season, 1st Match, Big Bash League - December 15, 2024

Perth Scorchers

150/4 (17.1)

Melbourne Stars

146/9 (20)

Perth Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Jhye Richardson

Michael Klinger
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 44

Sam Whiteman
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Mitchell Marsh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Hilton Cartwright
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Ashton Turner
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Ashton Agar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

David Willey
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Nathan Coulter-Nile
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 37

Andrew Tye
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Usman Qadir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 31

Jason Behrendorff
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Will Bosisto
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Jhye Richardson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Josh Inglis
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 30

Cameron Bancroft
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

Matthew Kelly
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Aaron Hardie
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Cameron Green
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Nick Hobson
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Shaun Marsh
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 41

Clint Hinchliffe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 28

Sean Terry
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Adam Voges
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 45

Michael Carberry
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 44

Joel Paris
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Brad Hogg
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 54

Marcus Harris
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 32

Matt Dixon
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 32

Ian Bell
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Mitchell Johnson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 43

Tim Bresnan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Josh Philippe
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 27

James Muirhead
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 31

Tim David
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Haydan Morton
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Liam Livingstone
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 31

Chris Jordan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Fawad Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 43

Jaron Morgan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 29

Kurtis Patterson
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Morne Morkel
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 40

Yasir Arafat
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Simon Katich
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 49

Alfonso Thomas
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 48

Michael Beer
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 40

Tim Armstrong
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Craig Simmons
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Pat Cummins
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Colin Munro
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Joe Clarke
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Jason Roy
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Laurie Evans
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Peter Hatzoglou
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 24

David Moody
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Tymal Mills
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 32

Lance Morris
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 27

Chris Sabburg
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Jake Carder
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Faf du Plessis
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 40

Adam Lyth
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Stevie Eskinazi
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 31

Cooper Connolly
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 21

David Payne
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Hamish Mckenzie
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Stephen Eskinazi
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Zak Crawley
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Sam Fanning
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Keaton Jennings
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Finn Allen
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Matthew Hurst
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 21

Matthew Spoors
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 25

Perth Stadium
City: Perth, Western Australia
Country: Australia
Capacity: 60000

W.A.C.A. Ground
City: East Perth, Perth, Western Australia
Country: Australia
Capacity: 18000

Manuka Oval
City: Manuka, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Country: Australia
Capacity: 12000

Aurora Stadium
City: Launceston, Tasmania
Country: Australia
Capacity: 20000

Adelaide Oval
City: Adelaide
Country: Australia
Capacity: 53583

Docklands Stadium
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia
Capacity: 48000

Sydney Showground Stadium
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Country: Australia
Capacity: 22000

Bellerive Oval
City: Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania
Country: Australia
Capacity: 15000

Simonds Stadium
City: Geelong, Victoria
Country: Australia

Carrara Oval
City: Carrara, Queensland
Country: Australia
Capacity: 15500