Babar Azam in BBL: Once again Babar Azam’s bat looked completely silent in BBL. When Babar, known for big things, came out to bat, it proved difficult for him to survive. As soon as he entered the field on Tuesday, he returned to the pavilion without opening his account and once again came under criticism on social media.

Returned to the pavilion for a duck in just two balls

On Tuesday, the match was played between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers in BBL. Batting first, Perth scored 147 runs in 20 overs. Sydney team, which came to chase the target, got Babar Azam on the very first ball, but their game was over on the very second ball. Babar, who came out of the crease on Connolly’s ball, was stumped by Josh Inglis. In this way, Babar Azam got out on a duck after playing two balls.

Perth Scorchers reached the final

If we talk about the match, then in the qualifier match of Big Bash League 2025-26, Perth Scorchers registered a spectacular win and secured their place in the final by defeating Sydney Sixers by 48 runs. This match was played at Optus Stadium on Tuesday. In which Perth Scorchers won. Sydney Sixers won the toss and decided to bowl. Perth Scorchers, who came to bat first, scored 147 runs at the loss of 9 wickets. Finn Allen, who came to start the innings, played the highest innings of 49 runs in 30 balls. In this innings he hit 2 fours and 4 sixes.

Apart from this, captain Ashton Turner scored 29 runs on 21 balls and Jhye Richardson scored 20 runs on 18 balls. Mitchell Marsh did not play in this match. He was out after scoring 5 runs on 7 balls. Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis and Jack Edwards took 2-2 wickets for Sydney Sixers. Joel Davis and Benjamin Manenti took 1-1 wicket.

The target of 148 runs did not seem difficult for Sydney Sixers. It was believed that the team would easily achieve this target and make it to the finals, but Sydney Sixers completely disintegrated in front of the Perth Scorchers bowlers. Sydney Sixers were all out for just 99 runs in 15 overs and lost the match by 48 runs.

Sydney Sixers batsmen failed in front of Perth Scorchers bowlers

Steve Smith played the highest innings of 37 runs in 24 balls. Apart from him, no batsman could face the Perth bowlers. Babar Azam again flopped and was out without opening the account in 2 balls. 6 batsmen could not even cross double figures. Mahali Beardman was the most successful bowler for Perth Scorchers. He took 3 wickets for 20 runs in 3 overs. Cooper Connolly and David Payne got 2-2 wickets. Jhye Richardson and Aaron Hardy got 1-1 wickets. Finn Allen was declared player of the match for his brilliant innings.

Sydney Sixers will get another chance

Perth Scorchers have secured their place for the final to be held on January 25. Sydney Sixers will get another chance to reach the finals. It will have to defeat the team that won the knockout in the Challenger.