PS vs SS Match Prediction- Who will win BBL 2025/26 Final?

PS vs SS BBL 2025/26 Final will be played on Sunday, January 25 [Source: Viralmaja1212, Akshatgoel1408/X.com]

The five-time Big Bash League champions, Perth Scorchers, are set to meet the three-time champions in the 2025/26 final on Sunday, January 25, at the Ninja Stadium in Perth, and the match will commence at 1:45 pm (IST)

The two teams have previously met at this stage of the tournament on five occasions, making it the most repeated final in T20 cricket. The table toppers, Scorchers, made their way to the final by toppling the Sixers in the Qualifier by 48 runs at the same venue, while the Sixers had to play the Challenger game against the defending champions, Hobart Hurricanes, in Sydney, to reach the final.

As the sides take on each other yet again, here’s a brief look at what to expect from the clash.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers current form (last 5 matches)

PS vs SS, BBL 2025/26 final: Player Battles

Finn Allen vs Mitchell Starc

The Blackcaps opener has set this season on fire with his audacious batting, especially in the powerplay to accumulate 430 runs, only 3 short of David Warner’s tally as the leading run-scorer. He has struck at a rate of 186.14, hitting 37 towering sixes — the most for a batter in a BBL season.

On the other hand, Mitchell Starc is in the form of his life, picking wickets with the new ball across formats. As a senior bowler who recently joined the Men in Magenta, he will have to get the better of Allen to put his team in contention to win the trophy.

Steve Smith vs Cooper Connolly

Steve Smith joined the SS squad late in the season after the Ashes series win and has looked in supreme touch across his five innings. He has already scored 275 runs in 5 innings, striking at 166.66, while Cooper Connolly, who bowls with the new ball, has been extremely miserly and scalped crucial wickets throughout the season. The winner of this face-off would put their team in front to clinch the title.

Moises Henriques vs Mahli Beardman

Captain Moises Henriques has not looked in great form this season, averaging only 14.63 with the bat for his 161 runs in 11 innings, while batting at 4. On the Scorchers’ side, Mahli Beardman has been a revelation of the season, as the 20-year-old has gotten 11 scalps, including his 3/20 in the Qualifier. The duo is likely to operate in a similar phase of play and the face-off will be crucial for the respective teams.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers top performers

Most runs for PS vs SS (current squad members)

Scorchers skipper Ashton Turner has scored 655 runs in 25 innings against the Sixers, striking at a healthy rate of 157.45, with six fifties to his name.

Most wickets for PS vs SS (current squad members)

Fast bowler Andrew Tye has 32 wickets in 22 innings against the Sixers in the BBL. He has an economy rate of 7.89 and best figures of 4/20.

Most runs for SS vs PS (current squad members)

Moises Henriques is the best-performing SS batter against PS, with 556 runs in 24 innings to his name. He has 3 fifties and a strike rate of 128.70.

Most wickets for SS vs PS (current squad members)

Opening pacer Sean Abbott’s 30 scalps in 23 innings against the Scorchers are the most for a Sixers bowler. He has the best figures of 4/43 and an economy rate of 8.92 against the opposition.

SS vs PS, BBL 2025/26 Final - Toss prediction

The Ninja Stadium, Perth, has been a low-scoring venue this season, which has also produced some thrillers. So far, the ball has gripped well for the spinners like Cooper Conolly, and the runs in the middle overs have been contained comfortably. As the game progresses, the pitch gets easier to bat on, making it a good surface for teams chasing the target.

While the last match was won by the team batting first, courtesy of some outlandish batting from the Sixers, the season record suggests that the team would like to win the toss and bowl first here.

PS vs SS – 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 46/2

End of the innings- 143/7

PS vs SS – 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 52/1

End of the innings – 145/5

PS vs SS top players prediction

Perth Scorchers top players prediction

Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman

Sydney Sixers top players prediction

Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc

Who will hit the most sixes in the PS vs SS, BBL 2025/26 final?

Finn Allen

Who will hit the most fours in the PS vs SS, BBL 2025/26 final?

Steve Smith

PS vs SS Match Winner Prediction: Who will win the BBL 2025/26 final?

Following yet another blockbuster season of the Big Bash League, the top-2 teams from the league phase are going to play each other in the sixth final in the league's history, and it is expected to be a slightly low-scoring, yet, a thrilling context, which could very well go down to the wire.

However, considering the consistency, home conditions and rest that Scorchers have gotten over the last few days, they hold a slight edge to clinch their sixth title since first winning it in 2013/14. Travel fatigue and lack of rest between the last couple of games could play a part for the Sixers on the night.