Richardson's day out

Jan 28, 2017

The Sixers - who have batted second in eight of their nine BBL games this season - were sent in to bat in the BBL final•Getty Images

Turner removed opener Daniel Hughes and that started a collapse of sorts; the Sixers were soon 3 for 17•Getty Images

Johan Botha's 25-ball 32 ensured the Sixers reached a score they could hope to defend; they finished on 9 for 141•Getty Images

Klinger struck the winning runs, sparking wild celebrations in Perth•Getty Images

Mitchell Johnson, who played a key role in the knockouts, tasted success in his first BBL season•Getty Images

The Scorchers struck through Ashton Turner in the second over•Getty Images

The experienced Brad Haddin came to the Sixers' rescue, albeit briefly, steadying them with 25-ball 38. He was out just as he began to look dangerous•Getty Images

Sam Whiteman got the Scorchers' chase off to a flying start, and put on 75 with Michael Klinger off 45 balls•Getty Images

Even Scorchers coach Justin Langer couldn't contain his excitement•Getty Images

Jhye Richardson was destroyer-in-chief. He removed Haddin, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk to finish with figures of 3 for 30; the Sixers were 6 for 80 at that stage•Getty Images

Klinger and Ian Bell then helped the Scorchers coast to the target with 25 balls to spare•Getty Images

It was the franchise's third title in six editions of the tournament•Getty Images