New Delhi: Opener Michael Klinger domolished Sydney Sixers with an unbeaten 71 off 49 balls to help Perth Scorchers to a nine-wicket win in Big Bash League final in Perth on Saturday.
Klinger, 36, hit five fours and five sixes as Scorchers chased down Sixers` 141 for nine with 25 balls to spare.
Scorchers thus became the most succesful franchise in Australia with their third title in six BBL seasons.
Party time for Klinger and the Scorchers now! #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/9Gsp8kpCXH
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017
What a way to seal victory! #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/NuVPj323Cq
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017
Michael Klinger celebrates with his biggest fans #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/g0EZK6yxz4
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017
HUGE! Some catching practice for the fans at #TheFurnace as Klinger brings up the 100 for the Scorchers! #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/wIohr4ldJp
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017
Klinger-cam #BBLFinal pic.twitter.com/xlGm6rH5Bd
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 28, 2017
The Western Australian franchise have previously won the title in won the BBL title in 2013/14, 2014/15, and were also the runners up in two other finals.
Sixers, who were the inaugural season champions, have now lost in two other finals.
Source: Zee News