# The Scorchers do it again, finals fallout, and the weekend in world cricket

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Podcast: [ABC Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-cricket-podcast-407901)
Published: 2026-01-26T06:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-cricket-podcast/abc-cricket-podcast-episode260126/106270530
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## Resource

The Perth Scorchers claim another Big Bash title and Corbin and Ed unpack what continues to set the competition’s most successful club apart. The final, the pitch in Perth, and the Scorchers’ tactical edge are all examined, alongside an honest assessment of the Sixers and their heavy reliance on Steve Smith. The discussion widens to the health of the BBL, including crowds, broadcast audiences, and the ongoing debate around scheduling and travel during finals. There is also a look at catching laws, replay culture, and how modern officiating is changing the live experience. Around the world, Bangladesh’s exclusion from the upcoming World Cup raises bigger questions for the game’s governance, while India’s T20 dominance, England’s rare away ODI win, and Australia’s Under-19 progress round out a busy week in cricket.ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’

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