Anyone that is familiar with the BBL will now about the fierce rivalry between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers. Once again the two powerhouse clubs met overnight on Seven in a blockbuster finals match for a total TV national reach of 2.3 million people to enjoy.
The equation was simple, whichever team won the match would go on to host and play in the grand final. The Scorchers batted first and it took a classy bowling attack to restrict Perth to just 147 runs. This is especially because New Zealand batsman, Fin Allen belted a quick fire 49 to get his side to a flying start.
A Sixers bowling line-up that consisted of Ashes player of the series Mitchell Starc, Aussie T20 Internationals Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis, and the tournaments biggest revelation Joel Davies quickly reigned in the rest of the order, restricting them to just 147.
With a low total to chase, the Sixers looked destined to make its eighth grand final. But true to Perth’s history, a total TV national average audience of 769,000 fans tuned in to watch the Scorchers defend a low total. Sixers put on a masterclass on how not to bat, getting knocked over for 99—48 runs short of the total. Steve Smith was the only Sydney batter that appeared comfortable on the Perth wicket, knocking a solid 37 runs.
The BBL blockbuster edged out Nine’s broadcast of the Australian Open. The most watched session was during the day which was broadcasted for a reach of just under 2.3 million people and an average audience of 417,000.
On the court, world number two and reigning Aus Open champion Jannik Sinner’s campaign got off to a flying start. The Italian has raced into the second round after his opponent, un-ranked Hugo Gaston retired hurt. Sinner was winning the match 6-2 6-1 when Gaston retired hurt with an abdominal injury.
Network 10’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is off to its biggest start since 2022, up 10 per cent in total audience vs. the same episodes in 2025. Its also delivering its biggest ever streaming audiences, up 71 per cent year-on-year. Episode three pulled in a reach of 1.2 million and an average of 735,000.
