The 2026–27 Perth Scorchers season will be the sixteenth in the club's history. Coached by Adam Voges and captained by Ashton Turner, the club will compete in the BBL 16.
Background The Perth Scorchers are an Australian men's professional Twenty20 franchise cricket team that competes in the Big Bash League. The Scorchers wear a teal uniform and are based in Perth in the Australian state of Western Australia. Their home ground is Perth Stadium.
Following their record-extending sixth Big Bash League title in the 2025–26 Big Bash League season, the Perth Scorchers entered the 2026–27 season as the defending champions. During the off-season, the club appointed Kade Harvey as its new General Manager, replacing Christina Matthews, while Adam Voges continued as head coach and Ashton Turner remained captain.
On 10 July 2026, Cricket Australia confirmed that the Scorchers would face the Melbourne Renegades in the opening match of the 2026–27 Big Bash League season at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. The fixture marked the first Big Bash League match to be played outside Australia. Prior to the match, the Scorchers travelled to Chennai for a training camp to acclimatise to local conditions and prepare for the historic season opener.
Finn Allen has informed Perth Scorchers of his intention to join Melbourne Stars for the BBL 16. first international signing Calvin Harrison
Current squad Players with international caps are listed in bold.
+Perth Scorchers 2026–27NameDate of BirthBatting StyleBowling StyleYear signedNotesBattersAshton TurnerRight-handedRight-arm off break2012CaptainCooper ConnollyLeft-handedSlow left-arm orthodox2022Sam FanningLeft-handed2023All-roundersAaron HardieRight-handedRight-arm medium-fast2019Mitchell MarshRight-handedRight-arm medium-fast2011Wicket-keepersJosh InglisRight-handed2015Sam HarperRight-handed2025BowlersJhye RichardsonRight-handedRight-arm fast2016Jason BehrendorffLeft-handedLeft-arm fast-medium2012Lance MorrisRight-handedRight-arm fast2021Andrew TyeRight-handedRight-arm fast-medium2013Mahli Beardman Right-handedRight-arm fast2024
Fixtures
Prior to the release of the full schedule, Cricket Australia confirmed the first match of the season in Chennai on 10 July 2026. They later confirmed to full schedule on 14 July.
Standing
Points table
Match summary + Team League matches Finals1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10QF/KOChF Perth Scorchers
Win Loss Tie No result
Administration and support staff +Perth Scorchers staffPositionNameHead CoachAdam VogesList Management & StrategySimon KatichAssistant CoachTim MacdonaldAssistant CoachBeau CassonDevelopment CoachTravis BirtDevelopment CoachMichael MarshallPerformance AnalystJoshua SaleSSSM ManagerToby HorakHead PhysiotherapistAngus Le LievrePhysiotherapistChris QuinnellPhysical Performance CoachWarren AndrewsHead Medical OfficerJonathon CharlesworthDietitianBeth AllansonSports PsychologistJack Hudson-WilliamsPlayer Development ManagerScott HancockHigh Performance CoordinatorMelissa Heron
See also 2026 Global Super League
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