Perth Scorchers’ Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11 campaign has been the definition of inconsistency so far. They have oscillated perfectly between victory and defeat across their first five matches, unable to string together consecutive wins.
While they showed grit to edge out the Strikers in a DLS thriller and comfortably dispatched the Heat, those highs have been immediately followed by crushing lows, including a recent 9-wicket thumping by the Thunder that severely dented their net run rate, a 10-wicket loss against the Sixers and a 16-run loss against the Stars. Currently sitting fourth with a 2-3 record, the Scorchers will be desperate to snap this volatile ‘win-loss’ pattern and assert their authority in the upcoming rematch against the Strikers.
Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney is a titan of the WBBL, having amassed a staggering 5207 runs across 147 matches at a remarkable average of 45.67. With 44 half-centuries and 4 centuries to her name, she is the competition’s most reliable run-machine. Her WBBL 11 campaign has been headlined by one supreme performance—a magnificent 105 against the Heat, which also indicates her highest score in the competition’s history. While she has had a few quiet outings since (scoring 14, 0, and 17), that century remains the standout individual performance of the season for the Scorchers.
Katie Mack
Katie Mack is a highly experienced WBBL campaigner, having played 145 matches and scored 2817 runs at a solid average of 25.84. She has been a consistent performer with 13 half-centuries and a strike rate of 105.15, proving her value as a reliable top-order anchor. Her WBBL 11 season started slowly with modest scores, but she recently exploded into form with a stunning 79 against the Thunder, her highest score of the tournament by far. That knock followed a steady, unbeaten 24* against the Strikers, signaling that she has found her rhythm just as the season heats up.
Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine stands as a colossal figure in WBBL history, boasting a massive 3977 runs (including 4 centuries) and 114 wickets across 135 matches. Her career is defined by power, evidenced by her 147 sixes and an aggressive strike rate of 127.10. In WBBL 11, while she has surprisingly struggled to make an impact with the bat—posting only single-digit scores in her last five outings—she has found ways to contribute significantly with the ball. Her standout moment came against the Strikers, where she delivered a match-winning spell of 3/12, proving her value as a veteran all-rounder even when her batting rhythm hasn’t struck yet.
Perth Scorchers have surged into form and will aim to move from strength to strength. If Beth Mooney anchors the innings with her trademark composure, Katie Mack keeps the runs flowing freely, and Sophie Devine unleashes her explosive power, the Scorchers will have a strong chance in cracking the winning formula.
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