Perth Scorchers' 'Challenger' final moved from Optus Stadium to Manuka Oval amid Western Australia's COVID-19 chaos
The BBL's 'Challenger' final set for Thursday night has been moved from Perth to Canberra after Western Australia was thrown into lockdown amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Perth Scorchers had been scheduled to face the winner of tonight's 'Knockout' clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, but the match is now set to take place at Manuka Oval.
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Perth Scorchers quick Jhye Richardson. Getty
Western Australia was forced into lockdown at 6pm on Sunday and it will last until 6pm on Friday, a desperate response to the state registering its first locally acquired COVID-19 case in almost 10 months.
