Sydney Sixers aim for back-to-back titles after season on the road
Perth Scorchers produced a dominant performance to reach the final which is contest between the BBL's two most successful teams
Big Picture
The two best teams of the season. The two most successful sides in BBL history. After 56 regular-season matches and four preliminary finals the decider for this year's title has the makings of a great contest. Sydney Sixers are aiming to secure back-to-back titles, something Perth Scorchers managed in 2013-14 and 2014-15 as part of three championships in four seasons, and by the end of Saturday (or, perhaps, Sunday if the weather doesn't play ball) they will have six of the 10 BBL titles between them.Christian: 'I'd still love to be playing in that Australian side'
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Form guide
(last five completed matches)Scorchers WLLWW
Previously this season
January 6 (Perth) - Scorchers 4 for 183 beat Sixers 97 by 86 runsJanuary 16 (Canberra) - Sixers 3 for 164 beat Scorchers 7 for 163 by seven wickets
January 30 (Canberra) - Sixers 1 for 168 beat Scorchers 6 for 167 by nine wickets"
In the spotlight
When Dan Christian was asked recently how many titles it would be if this one was bagged for the Sixers he suggested he couldn't quite remember. Whether that's true or not, it is inescapable that T20 success follows Christian around and his move from Melbourne Renegades to the Sixers for this season has added considerable punch to the middle order. Alongside Jordan Silk they have provided ideal players for the Power Surge and closing overs while Christian remains a canny operator with the ball. In the absence of Henriques for a large part of the season his experience can't be undervalued either.Team news
Pitch and conditions
The first BBL game of the season at the SCG means there are a few unknowns, but generally the surfaces are very good. The greater uncertainty is, again, being brought by the weather forecast. Although nowhere near as bad as 12 months ago, when it was extraordinary that the final got played, there is a chance of storms impacting the game. After last season a reserve day has been added to the schedule but the first aim will be to complete the match on Saturday even if it's reduced in overs - the minimum it can be is a 5/5.Stats and trivia
Andrew McGlashan is a deputy editor at ESPNcricinfo