KFC BBL|11

It had been five seasons since the Perth Scorchers last lifted the trophy, but champions don't stay down for long.

Unfortunately as the competition and world at large continued to be hindered by the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it meant that only one game was played at Optus Stadium and the Final against their regular nemesis in the Sixers was decided in Victoria. Such challenges made the triumph all the more special.

While history beckoned for the Scorchers come season's end, there were plenty more records being broken despite the disjointed season. Ben McDermott, the season's leading run-scorer (577), became the first player to ever score back-to-back centuries, with both resulting in crucial wins to see the Hurricanes squeeze into fifth position on the ladder.

Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell's stunning 154 not out against the Hurricanes at the MCG - which included 22 fours - marked the highest ever BBL score by any player. It was a knock only witnessed by 8,886 in attendance due to crowd restrictions precipitated by the pandemic, but nevertheless one of the most staggering innings ever produced at the home of cricket.

The Scorchers' prowess at the pointy end of the season proved unconquerable. Dispatching their long-time rivals in the Sixers in comprehensive fashion after bowling them out for a mere 92, Ashton Turner's Scorchers once again reasserted themselves as the BBL's most successful side with a fourth championship to their name.