Josh Inglis blasted a six to seal a crushing six-wicket victory for the Perth Scorchers and their record sixth Big Bash League T20 title over the Sydney Sixers in Perth on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Inglis hit the winning runs over the long-off ropes in his unbeaten 29 as the Perth franchise comfortably ran down the Sixers' total of 132 to win with 15 balls to spare before a record 55,018 home crowd at Optus Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Opener Mitch Marsh topscored for the Scorchers with 44 off 43 balls, while team-mate David Payne was named player of the match for his three for 18 off four overs that put the Sixers on the skids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I'm elated for the Perth fans. It was nervy but when you take a couple of wickets it calms the nerves. You always want to contribute and it was nice that I was able to do that tonight," Payne said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was a final between the two most successful clubs in BBL history, with the Sixers chasing their fourth title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"A sixth title for this club, it's special. We are incredibly fortunate to have a group of players who've pretty much grown up together. That cohesion and connection is something we really pride ourselves on," Marsh said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealander Finn Allen capped off a brilliant season by overtaking David Warner's 433 runs to finish as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 466 after his swashbuckling 36 off 22 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Sixers were making their return transcontinental trip to Perth in the space of six days, having stumbled in the qualifier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They were always struggling to match the Scorchers in the final after losing the toss and being sent in to bat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Steve Smith, Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques were all dismissed for 24, and the Sydney Sixers were bundled out for a below-par score on the final ball of their 20 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jhye Richardson supported Payne with three wickets for 32 as the Scorchers kept a tight rein on the Sixers' scoring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smith was the crucial wicket, given out lbw to Aaron Hardie on review after looking in good touch with three fours off 13 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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