beth mooney Once again proving why she remains one of the standout performers in women’s T20 cricket, she scored a brilliant 94* off 61 balls to lead Perth Scorchers to a stunning seven-wicket win over Brisbane Heat and cement her place in the Women’s T20 Championship. WBBL|11 Playoffs.
Beth Mooney dominates Perth Scorchers with class and control
Chasing 165, moony Opening the innings with characteristic calmness and accuracy, taking the Scorchers home with four balls to spare at the WACA on Saturday, 6 December.
The win not only strengthens Perth’s position in the finals race, but also ends any hopes for the Heat, who finished the season without a single win.
Opening the innings, Mooney took complete command from the very first ball and hit 12 fours in a fluent innings, showcasing his ability to change gears effortlessly. His innings was a mix of touch and timing, ensuring that the Scorchers never lost grip at the required rate, while also protecting their inexperienced middle order from scoreboard pressure.
Mooney formed three important partnerships in pursuit of this overall goal:
- Katie Mack (10 off 13) set the stage with 42 runs for the first wicket
- 67 runs for the second wicket with Maddy Darke (24 off 22), stability after the start of the innings
- Added 37 runs for the third wicket with captain Sophie Devine (13 off 14), leading to the chase in the death overs
England all-rounder Freya Kemp provided a late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 12 off 6 balls, as the Scorchers crossed the line with confidence.
Mooney’s unbeaten 94 – one of his finest innings in orange – firmly puts him in the discussion for WBBL|11 Player of the Tournament, especially given his consistency at the top of the order.
Player of the match: Beth Mooney 🏏#Cricket #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/wVzMrWDces
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 6 December 2025
Georgia Redmayne leads Brisbane Heat effort but winless season ends tragically
Earlier, Brisbane Heat scored 164/7, a competitive total built around Georgia Redmayne’s brilliant 57 off 47 balls. Redmayne found the pace in the middle overs, but regular wickets prevented the Heat from accelerating into the 170-180 region required to challenge the strong Scorchers top order.
Despite useful cameos, the Heat’s inability to convert starts once again cost them dearly – a recurring theme in a campaign that ends without a win. Their bowling attack showed early discipline but they had no answer to Mooney’s measured attack.
Perth Scorchers register impressive win over Brisbane Heat#Cricket #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/9plborCieK
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 6 December 2025
WBBL|11 Finals Scenario: Scorchers’ path to knockout hinges on results against Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers
With the win, the Scorchers are guaranteed a spot in the WBBL|11 knockout stage, but their exact path to the final will be determined by the result of Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers on Sunday.
If Sixers win:
- Sixers finished second
- Scorchers slip to third place
- Scorchers will have to win both Knockout and Challenger to reach the final
If the Sixers lose:
- Scorchers finished second
- They enter the Challenger straight away, needing only a win to face the Hobart Hurricanes in the final on 13 December
Despite results elsewhere, Perth’s strong performance sent a strong message: with Beth Mooney in peak form and their batting unit performing well, the Scorchers are a major threat to advance to the WBBL|11 playoffs.
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