This match sets up a high-stakes encounter between two unbeaten sides fighting for control near the top of the standings in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026. Perth Scorchers hold 2nd place with 4 points and a net run rate of +1.696 from their two wins, sitting just above Sydney Thunder in 3rd place, who also have 4 points but a slightly lower net run rate of +1.605. With both teams in top form, the winner will likely take over the summit of the table and lay down an early benchmark for the tournament.
Sydney Thunder’s strong start has been anchored by Georgia Voll, who leads their attack with 6 wickets, alongside steady top-order runs from Anika Learoyd (85 runs at 42.50). Perth Scorchers bring matching elite quality, led by Beth Mooney’s supreme consistency at the top (75 runs, average 75.00) and Sophie Devine’s destructive bowling spells (5 wickets at an economy of 5.71). With two complete, confident squads matching up, this contest will likely turn on whichever side executes better under pressure during the death overs.
Squads:
Sydney Thunder Women’s Cricket Team
Phoebe Litchfield (C), Jemma Barsby, Sam Bates, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Nicola Hancock, Laura Harris, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Perth Scorchers Women’s Cricket Team
Beth Mooney (C), Sophie Devine, Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Friday, Ebony Hoskin, Freya Kemp, Alana King, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Ruby Strange
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 24
- Perth Scorchers Won – 12
- Sydney Thunder Won – 11
- NR – 1
The head-to-head record between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder points to a fiercely contested matchup with almost nothing separating the two sides. Out of 24 meetings, Perth Scorchers hold a razor-thin lead with 12 wins, while Sydney Thunder are right on their heels with 11 victories, along with one match ending in no result. That single-win difference underlines how evenly matched these two teams have been over the years, setting up a thrilling context every time they clash.
Where to watch: Match 11 – Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date – Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Live Streaming Details:
India and Subcontinent –
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar/Fancode
Australia –
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Live Streaming: 7Plus, Kayo Sports, CA Live
United Kingdom –
Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
Live Streaming: NOW TV/ SKY Sports App
United States –
Broadcast: Willow TV
Live Streaming: Willow TV/Prime Video
New Zealand –
Broadcast: Sky Sport New Zealand
Live Streaming: Sky Go