Perth Scorchers Women enter Match 18 sitting pretty right 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.
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
Players to watch out:
Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney continues to anchor the Perth Scorchers lineup with her signature composure and reliability at the top of the order, having accumulated 183 runs across 4 innings so far in the 2026/27 Women’s Big Bash League season. Her knack for pacing innings is underlined by two not-out knocks and the highest of 80*, driving her remarkable batting average to 91.50 while keeping the scoreboard ticking at a healthy strike rate of 136.56.
Anika Learoyd
Anika Learoyd has been holding down a crucial role in the Sydney Thunder batting unit, chipping in steadily through the middle order with 121 runs from 4 matches in this WBBL campaign. Operating at a strike rate of 134.44 and averaging just over 30, she has shown great composure against quality bowling attacks and continues to look dangerous every time she steps up to the crease.
Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine is once again proving her status as one of the ultimate all-rounders in world cricket, making major waves for the Scorchers with both bat and ball this season. She has contributed 155 runs with the bat—highlighted by a fifty and a strike rate of 143.51—while simultaneously tearing through opposition batting lineups to grab 9 wickets in 4 matches at an astonishingly stingy average of 9.88 and an economy rate of 6.84.
Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll has been delivering impactful all-round performances in the tournament, blending her aggressive stroke play with clever right-arm off-spin. She has made her presence felt with the ball by picking up 6 wickets across 4 matches, including a brilliant 4-wicket haul with best figures of 4/26 that showcased her ability to break partnerships when her team needs it most.
Pitch:
The WACA pitch is world-renowned for its exceptional pace, steep bounce, and carry. Fast bowlers thrive on its early life, while the afternoon sea breeze adds strong sideways swing; however, once batters adapt to the true, predictable bounce, it offers high-scoring strokeplay.
Weather:
Expect sunny and comfortable conditions with daytime temperatures reaching a peak of around 28°C and dropping to an overnight low of 14°C. Rain is unlikely, making for clear and pleasant weather throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Alana King, Katie Mack, Phoebe Litchfield, Jemma Barsby, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll
Match Details:
Date – November 11, 2026
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the JioStar app and website.