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Can NZ’s new T20 cricket franchise attract the dollars, players and fans it will need?

New Zealand Cricket’s decision to support “in principle” the development of a T20 franchise competition represents a major shift in governance and funding for the summer game. But it’s not clear whether the tensions behind that decision have been resolved.

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WA unveil Adam Voges' coaching successor

Beau Casson is confident Western Australia can snare more silverware after being announced as the successor to departing coach Adam Voges.

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Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

The Perth Scorchers have won six BBL titles from nine grand-final appearances across 15 seasons, and the team is well placed to go back-to-back next season.

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We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

A hectic travel schedule has finally caught up with the Sydney Sixers as the Perth Scorchers put their tired opponents to the sword in a one-sided decider.

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Enforcer Beardman looms as major weapon in BBL final

The Perth Scorchers will be aiming to snare their sixth BBL title in Sunday's home final, and 20-year-old paceman Mahli Beardman looms as a major weapon.

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Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc's shoulder scare

The Sydney Sixers have been thrust into a must-win Challenger clash on Friday after losing to Perth, and star paceman Mitch Starc is no guarantee to play.

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Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble

New Zealand star Finn Allen has struck 69 off 39 balls, after being dropped on 23, to lead the Perth Scorchers to a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.

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Scorchers' Allen blasts Renegades to secure finals spot

The Perth Scorchers posted a commanding win over the Melbourne Renegades on the back of Kiwi blaster Finn Allen's brilliant first BBL century.

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Carey fireworks not enough as Strikers fall to Perth

Adelaide's finals hopes are on thin ice after Alex Carey's blistering 71 wasn't enough to lift them to victory against the Perth Scorchers.

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Marsh fires century as Scorchers bash Hurricanes

Mitch Marsh has blazed the second Big Bash League century of his career to help the Perth Scorchers break the Hobart Hurricanes' winning run on home turf.

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Heat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller

Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have hit centuries to lift the Brisbane Heat to a famous eight-wicket BBL win over the Perth Scorchers with one ball to spare.

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Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam's Sixers

Cooper Connolly has blasted an important half-century to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected clash.

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Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.

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What a Scorcher! Mitch Marsh blasts another IPL fifty

Rampant Mitch Marsh has struck his third IPL half-century of the season on the day he committed to a BBL future back home with the Perth Scorchers.

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Scorchers great signs for Renegades in huge BBL move

Fresh off a stellar BBL season for the Perth Scorchers, veteran quick Jason Behrendorff is on the move to the Melbourne Renegades.

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Scorchers lock in Agar but Gades eye off Behrendorff

The Melbourne Renegades missed out on landing veteran spinner Ashton Agar, but they are looming as a good chance to snare star paceman Jason Behrendorff.

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Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart

Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.

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BBL's Scorchers left to rue what might have been

The Perth Scorchers have been left to rue a four-game losing streak that will likely preclude them from the finals for only the third time in 14 years.

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Thunder into BBL finals after Konstas hits half-century

Teen sensation Sam Konstas was in the runs as the Sydney Thunder punched their ticket to the Big Bash League finals by defeating the Perth Scorchers.

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Renegades post miraculous win over Perth Scorchers

The Melbourne Renegades have recovered from 4-10 to post a season-saving four-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium.

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Scorchers steamroll Adelaide Strikers on New Year's Eve

A record ninth-wicket partnership with the bat wasn't enough for the Adelaide Strikers to stop the Perth Scorchers, who cruised home with 33 balls to spare.

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Johnson's 4-20 not enough for Heat against Scorchers

Nick Hobson's late fireworks and two amazing run-outs have helped lift the Perth Scorchers to victory over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.

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Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.

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Inglis set to miss BBL opener but Finn ready to fly

The Perth Scorchers are sweating on the availability of a host of players heading into their season-opening clash with the Melbourne Stars on Sunday.

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Sixers and Scorchers tie, Renegades outclass Hurricanes

The Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers produced a dramatic WBBL super-over tie in Hobart, before the Melbourne Renegades made light work of the Hurricanes

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