Perth Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers are a professional cricket team based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. The team plays in the Big Bash League (BBL), which is Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition. The Scorchers wear an orange and black uniform and play their home games at Optus Stadium, which has a capacity of over 60,000 spectators.
Owner:
The Perth Scorchers are owned by the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), which is the governing body for cricket in Western Australia. WACA is responsible for the development and promotion of cricket in the state, and the Scorchers are one of the association's flagship teams.
Coach:
The current coach of the Perth Scorchers is Adam Voges, a former Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 2015 to 2017. Voges has been coaching the Scorchers since 2018 and has led the team to several successful seasons, including a championship title in the 2019-20 BBL season.
Captains:
The Perth Scorchers have had several captains throughout their history in the BBL. Some of the notable captains include:
- Marcus North
(2011-12)
- Simon Katich
(2012-13)
- Adam Voges
(2013-14)
- Simon Katich
(2014-15)
- Adam Voges
(2015-16)
- Mitchell Marsh
(2016-17)
- Adam Voges
(2017-18)
- Mitchell Marsh
(2018-19)
- Ashton Turner
(2019-20)
Records:
The Perth Scorchers have several records in the BBL, including:
- Most wins: 50
- Most appearances: 80
- Highest score: 213/8 (vs. Melbourne Renegades, 2019-20)
- Lowest score: 69 (vs. Sydney Sixers, 2012-13)
- Most runs scored: 2,234 (Michael Klinger)
- Most wickets taken: 114 (Nathan Coulter-Nile)
History:
The Perth Scorchers were one of the founding teams of the BBL and have been a consistent performer in the league since its inception in 2011. The team has reached the playoffs several times, including three championship titles in the 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2019-20 seasons. The Scorchers have a strong following in Western Australia and play their home games at Optus Stadium, which has a capacity of over 60,000 spectators.
Format:
The Perth Scorchers compete in the BBL, which is a Twenty20 cricket league that features eight teams from across Australia. The league is played over several weeks, with each team playing 14 matches in the regular season. The top four teams then qualify for the playoffs, which consist of two semi-finals and a final. The winner of the final is crowned the BBL champion.
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