BBL 2016/17: Top 5 moments from the final between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers

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Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets

#1 Vintage Klinger seals the deal for his side:

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28:  Michael Klinger of the Scorchers celebrates his half century during the Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers at WACA on January 28, 2017 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

If one has to list names of a few cricketers from the last two decades who have been unlucky to have never played for their country despite being thoroughly deserving, Michael Klinger’s name would certainly feature in it.

Averages of close to 40 in domestic T20 matches and almost 50 in domestic one-day games tell us that he should have played for Australia long back, but nevertheless, he continues to churn out runs for all teams he plays for, and this BBL has been no different.

He reserved his best for the big day and scored an unbeaten 71 off only 49 deliveries with five fours and five sixes to clinch the title for his team in just the 16th over of the chase and again showed how even at 36, he is one of the best T20 batsmen in the country.

As his skipper Adam Voges can tell him, who knows, a fairytale entry into international cricket might just be on the cards!

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