Match overview
Hobart Hurricanes beat Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets at Optus Stadium on 26 December 2025, chasing a target of 151 in the BBL. Perth posted 150/8 batting first, a total that fell short of the venue's average first-innings score of 179 across 65 matches at the ground. Hobart's reply was scrappy but decisive. They slipped to 33/2 inside the powerplay before rebuilding through the middle overs, and then finished with 49 runs from the death phase to seal the win. TH David was named Player of the Match.
The match swung on Perth's inability to bat deep. Four wickets in the middle overs for 76 runs left them relying on the final phase, where they managed just 27 runs for 3 more wickets. For a ground that can play big, 150 was always likely to be short. Hobart's middle overs were steadier. 71 runs for 3 wickets. And when the death overs produced nearly 50 runs, the chase was done.
This result is significant for Hobart's position in the BBL standings, coming against a Scorchers side who have home advantage at Optus Stadium. Hobart continue what has been a strong run of form through the season so far.
Venue and conditions
Optus Stadium has hosted 65 BBL matches, and the numbers tell a fairly balanced story. The average first-innings score is 179, while the average second-innings score drops to 152. Chasing sides succeed roughly 49% of the time, so neither batting first nor second carries a strong historical edge. Hobart's chase of 151 came in right around that second-innings average, which reflects how tight the contest was.
The powerplay average at the ground is 37 runs, which made Hobart's 33/2 a slightly below-par start. The death-over average of 31 runs is worth noting: Perth's 27 in the death was under that figure, while Hobart's 49 was well above it. In a game decided by a few runs, that death-over phase split was the defining difference. Teams that can bowl dry in the final four overs at this ground will generally keep first-innings totals competitive, but Perth did not manage that against a Hobart lower order in good touch.
Optus Stadium's large dimensions and drop-in pitch generally offer something for seamers early, particularly in evening matches where conditions can shift. Toss winners have opted to field in 52% of matches at the venue, and Hobart followed that pattern here.
How to watch
BBL matches are available to UK viewers through BT Sport and its associated streaming platforms. Kick-off times in the UK will vary depending on Australian local time, but matches from Perth typically begin in the late evening or early hours UK time given the Western Australian time zone. Check your provider's listings for confirmed broadcast schedules as the BBL season progresses.
Recent form
Hobart Hurricanes arrive in excellent recent shape. Four wins from their last five BBL outings. Against Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Thunder (twice) and Sydney Sixers. Put them among the more consistent sides in the competition at this stage of the season. Their sole defeat in that run came against Melbourne Stars.
Perth Scorchers' recent form is patchier. Three defeats in their last five matches, including losses to Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers, have broken up what might otherwise have been a stronger home campaign. Their wins over Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers in that same window show they can be competitive, but the inconsistency has cost them points. Coming into a home fixture with that kind of form gap between the sides, Hobart's confidence was likely a factor as the match entered its final stages.
