The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11 continues with a thrilling face-off between Melbourne Stars Women and Perth Scorchers Women on November 14, 2025, at the Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. Both sides will look to strengthen their early season campaigns, with the Scorchers banking on their experienced top order and Stars aiming to exploit their balanced bowling attack on this versatile surface.
Perth Scorchers had a challenging start to their season, suffering a 10-wicket defeat in their opener against the Sydney Sixers. However, they bounced back with a victory over Brisbane Heat, securing their first win of the campaign. They will be eager to build on this momentum. Meanwhile, the Stars had their first match abandoned due to rain, so they will be looking to claim a win against the Scorchers to kick off their season positively.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Women’s Cricket Team
Annabel Sutherland (C), Sophie Day, Kim Garth, Danielle Gibson, Maisy Gibson, Ella Hayward, Amy Jones, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Ines McKenna, Sophie Reid, Sasha Moloney, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge
Perth Scorchers Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Beth Mooney, Chloe Ainsworth, Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Mikayla Hinkley, Alana King, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Freya Kemp, Ebony Hoskin, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Piparo, Shay Manolini, Ruby Strange
Players to watch out:
Annabel Sutherland
The Stars captain is a dynamic allrounder, having played 100 WBBL matches with 1,386 runs and 89 wickets. Her best bowling figure of 4/20 showcases her ability to strike in key moments, making her vital in both powerplays and the death overs.
Marizanne Kapp
A seasoned campaigner known for her accuracy and composure, Kapp has played 135 WBBL games, scoring 1,361 runs and claiming 134 wickets. Her best of 4/10 reflects her knack for breaking partnerships, positioning her as the Stars’ biggest threat to Perth’s top order.
Beth Mooney
One of the most consistent batters in WBBL history, Beth Mooney has featured in 144 matches, scoring 5,176 runs at a strike rate of 125. Known for her elegant stroke play and calm under pressure, Mooney recently smashed a scintillating 105 off 73 balls against Brisbane Heat, underlining her outstanding early season form.
Sophie Devine
A proven match winner with both bat and ball, Sophie Devine is close to achieving 4,000 WBBL runs (3,966) and 111 wickets to her name from 132 matches. In the Scorchers’ last outing, she played a decisive all-round role, picking up 2 important wickets and contributing valuable runs at the top.
Pitch:
The Karen Rolton Oval features a versatile surface combining both drop in and natural pitches. It’s known to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball, rewarding disciplined bowling while allowing batters to score freely once set. The average innings score here is 158, with around 6 wickets typically falling per innings.
Weather:
Adelaide’s forecast for match day suggests cloudy conditions with high chances of rain. The temperature will range between 12°C (minimum) and 23°C (maximum). The precipitation probability is 80%, humidity around 50%, and wind speeds near 15 km/h.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Alana King, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Kim Garth, Mikayla Hinkley, Ella Hayward, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Lilly Mills
Match Details:
Date – November 14, 2025
Time – 10:10 AM IST
Venue – Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on JioCinema and Jio Hotstar (India)
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