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Perth Scorchers overcome Sydney Sixers to secure BBL final berth

The Perth Scorchers managed to blunt an in-form Steve Smith and choke the Sydney Sixers on Saturday, advancing directly to the Big Bash League (BBL) final by way of a seven-wicket victory at home. The four-time champions restricted the Sixers to 151-8 before replying with 154-3 in 18.3 overs. Skipper Ashton Turner led from the front with a powerful 84 not out from 47 balls. Sydney Sixers must now win a knockout final on Thursday against one of Brisbane Heat or Melbourne Renegades to keep their chances of playing in the Feb. 4 decider alive. The Scorchers opened their run chase in disastrous fashion, reduced to 22-3 after Sixers’ seamer Sean Abbott (3-25) repeatedly induced catching opportunities. Turner and opener Cameron Bancroft then partnered sensibly in the middle overs, regularly w...