Perth Scorchers Women enter Match 18 sitting pretty at the top of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 points table, holding an unbeaten record with 4 wins out of 4 matches, 8 points, and a dominant Net Run Rate of +1.659. Sydney Thunder Women find themselves in third place with 4 points from their 4 games (2 wins and 2 losses), carrying a net run rate of +0.481.
While Perth have set the benchmark in the opening leg of the tournament, the Thunder remain firmly inside the top four and will be eager to close the gap on the leaders with a statement performance away from home. The contest sets up an intriguing rematch after their recent clash at Drummoyne Oval, where the Scorchers pulled off a 17-run victory. The Scorchers’ top order has been in supreme rhythm, led by Beth Mooney’s prolific scoring and supported by Sophie Devine’s match-winning capabilities with both bat and ball.
While momentum heavily favors the undefeated home side, Sydney Thunder have enough firepower with the likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, and bowler Samantha Bates to disrupt Perth’s streak if they strike early and control the middle overs against Devine and Alana King.
Squads:
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
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
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 25
- Sydney Thunder Won – 11
- Perth Scorchers Won – 13
- NR – 1
In their 25 head-to-head encounters, Perth Scorchers hold a slight edge in this rivalry with 13 victories compared to Sydney Thunder’s 11, alongside a single match ending in a no-result. That razor-thin margin highlights just how competitive these two teams have been over the years, setting up another tight contest as they clash again.
Where to watch: Match 18 – Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date – November 11, 2026
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
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