'Kings of BBL'- Twitter erupts in joy as Perth Scorchers win 5th BBL title after defeating Brisbane Heat in a thrilling final

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The BBL 12 final between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers was a nail-biting encounter that saw the Scorchers come out on top, winning the match by 5 wickets. Brisbane Heat batted first and put up a decent total of 175/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Nathan McSweeney was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 41 runs off 37 deliveries, including 3 fours and 1 six. Sam Heazlett was the second-highest scorer for the Heat with 34 off 30, with 2 fours and 1 six to his name.

The Scorchers got off to a slow start, but skipper Ashton Turner took charge and led his side to victory with brilliant inning of 53 off 32. Turner's knock included five fours and 2 sixes, and he played some scintillating shots to take the Scorchers over the line. With 10 runs needed off the last ball, Michael Naser bowled a full toss that was dispatched for a six and a four, giving the game to the Scorchers.

The Scorchers' win in the BBL 12 final was their fifth in the competition, and it was a testament to their consistency and ability to perform under pressure. The Heat, on the other hand, will rue the missed opportunity to win their first BBL title. The match was a great advertisement for the BBL, and it was a fitting end to what has been an exciting tournament.

In conclusion, the Big Bash League 12 final between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers was a thrilling encounter that saw the Scorchers come out on top in a dramatic finish. Ashton Turner's innings was the standout performance, and it was fitting that he led his side to victory. The Scorchers' win was their fifth in the competition, and it was a testament to their consistency and ability to perform under pressure.

Twitter went wild as soon as 19-year-old Cooper Connolly hit the winning runs.

Here's how Twitter reacted to Perth Scorcher's win in BBL 12 Final: 

THEY'VE DONE IT!!!!

THE @ScorchersBBL ARE #BBL12 CHAMPIONS!!! pic.twitter.com/MFNzhpuYUa

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) February 4, 2023

Man what a BBL final! That was insane! Huge congrats to the Perth Scorchers. #BBL12

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) February 4, 2023

Amazing amazing final. Perth Scorchers’ dominance in BBL continues, fifth title for them.

“Batsmen win you games, bowlers win you tournaments” #BBL12

— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) February 4, 2023

Cooper Connolly is 19, showed courage, & won the match for his team.

27 years old me looking at my parents:#BBLFinals #PerthvsHeat #BBL12 #Baazigar pic.twitter.com/pfiqElM1u9

— SR'v (@100_Rab_Dii) February 4, 2023

Final lit the furnace up... Defending champions, Scorchers were down n out by the end of 17th over and then 19 year old Connolly took the *Heat on here's the 5th title for Perth Scorchers. Joint most successful T20 franchise alongside Mumbai Indians.#ScoVHeat #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/4FP8XyOFmR

— Mani Viratfied 👑💙 (@MViratfied) February 4, 2023

Kudos to Perth Scorchers for not losing their hope in tournament despite losing players like Mitch Marsh and Faf.Also their first top two fast bowlers Jhye Richardson,Lance Morris were unavailable.

— Delhi Capitals Fan (@pantiyerfc) February 4, 2023

Deserves every bit of this title win. @BBL @RickyPonting #BBLFinal #Perth #PerthvsHeat .

— Ankur Sharma (@ankurs14tweets) February 4, 2023

Perth Scorchers fans right now!!! @BBL pic.twitter.com/kpMDCQ1Mrp

— Mitchell Stevens (@MazzaMastermind) February 4, 2023

PERTH SCORCHERS! What a side. What a chase. Highest total done in a chase. What a team. They win another final.

Ashton Turner. Then Connolly my word, what a knock. 25 in 12, a knock that he will never forget.

That two young guys closed the game will please them. What a final!

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) February 4, 2023