The twelfth fixture of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11 sees Adelaide Strikers Women take on Perth Scorchers Women in an exciting clash at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, on November 16. Both teams bring contrasting early season forms.
Adelaide Strikers will be brimming with confidence after their commanding performance against Melbourne Renegades. Meanwhile, Perth Scorchers have mixed results so far after suffering a ten-wicket loss to Sydney Sixers in their opener, they bounced back with a decisive 23 run victory over Brisbane Heat but lost their third match to Melbourne Stars by 16 runs (DLS Method). Both sides are determined to secure vital points.
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers Women’s Cricket Team
Tahlia McGrath (C), Jemma Barsby, Tammy Beaumont, Darcie Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Tabatha Saville, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Laura Wolvaardt
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:
Laura Wolvaardt
The elegant South African top-order batter has been a consistent performer for the Strikers. In 93 WBBL matches, she has scored 1,906 runs at a strike rate of 110. Wolvaardt brings reliability and class to the batting lineup, demonstrated by her brilliant 71-run innings in the last game against the Renegades.
Sophie Ecclestone
The world’s No.1 ranked T20I bowler continues to deliver for her franchise with precision and guile. Having played 24 WBBL matches, Ecclestone has taken 34 wickets, with the best of 4/17. In the previous match, she picked up two key wickets to tighten the middle overs, making her crucial against the Scorchers’ powerful lineup.
Beth Mooney
A WBBL icon and run machine, Mooney remains Perth’s most reliable performer. Across 145 matches, she has amassed 5,190 runs with a stellar average and a strike rate of 123. Her blistering 105 off 73 balls against Brisbane Heat earlier in the tournament showed her ability to dominate attacks single-handedly.
Sophie Devine
The skipper adds immense value with both bat and ball. In 133 WBBL games, Devine has scored 3,197 runs at a strike rate of 127 and picked up 111 wickets, including best figures of 5/41. Her leadership and explosive all-round ability will be central to the Scorchers’ hopes.
Pitch:
The Junction Oval pitch is widely known as a batter’s paradise. The surface offers true bounce and a smooth pace, ideal for stroke play. While seamers might find slight movement early on, the ball tends to come nicely onto the bat, making it a high scoring venue, especially in shorter formats.
Weather:
Melbourne’s forecast on November 16 indicates light rain with a 40% chance of precipitation, humidity around 70%, and winds near 18 km/h. Temperatures are expected to hover between 11°C (minimum) and 17°C (maximum).
Fantasy Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, Tammy Beaumont, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Freya Kemp
Match Details:
Date – November 16, 2025
Time – 4:40 AM IST
Venue – Junction Oval, Melbourne
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Live Streaming on Jio Cinema (India)
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