The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 moves into the sudden-death phase as the Perth Scorchers Women host the Melbourne Stars Women in the Knockout match at the iconic W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth. A coveted spot in the Challenger against the Sydney Sixers awaits the winner, making this a true do-or-die fixture.
The Scorchers have found their rhythm at the perfect time, clinching back-to-back victories to seal their finals spot. Their convincing win in the final league game, largely thanks to a scintillating knock from their anchor, gives them significant momentum heading into their home knockout.
The Stars, who had an excellent start to the tournament, are facing a worrying slump. They arrive in Perth on the back of three consecutive defeats, needing a drastic turnaround to revive their campaign and secure a Challenger berth.
PS-W vs MS-W, WBBL|11: Match details
- Date and Time: December 9; 01:40 pm IST/ 8:10 am GMT/ 4:10 pm Local
- Venue: W.A.C.A Ground, Perth
PS-W vs MS-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 21| Perth Scorchers won: 12 | Melbourne Stars won: 09 | No result: 00
W.A.C.A Ground Pitch Report
The W.A.C.A. is renowned for its pace and bounce, which is expected to favour fast bowlers early on. However, this season has seen the pitch offer reasonable scores (average 1st innings score around 154). While historically a slight advantage to the chasing side, the pressure of a knockout match might tempt the toss-winner to bat first and put a score on the board. The weather is predicted to be clear for an uninterrupted contest.
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Squads
Perth Scorchers: Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (wk), Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Amy Edgar, Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini
Melbourne Stars: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Annabel Sutherland (c), Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Kim Garth, Georgia Prestwidge, Sasha Moloney, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Marizanne Kapp, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Ines McKeon
PS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Melbourne Stars Women wins the toss and bats first
- Melbourne Stars Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Melbourne Stars Women’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Perth Scorchers Women wins the toss and bats first
- Perth Scorchers Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Perth Scorchers Women’s total score: 160-170
Match result: Team batting first to win the game.
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