Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 as goes into sudden death stage Perth Scorchers women host melbourne stars Women in a knockout match at Perth’s iconic WACA ground. A coveted spot awaits the winner in the Challenger against the Sydney Sixers, making it truly a do-or-die encounter.
Scorchers have found their rhythm at the right time and secured their place in the final with two consecutive wins. Their solid win in the final league game, largely thanks to a brilliant innings from their anchor, gives them vital momentum heading into their domestic knockouts.
The stars, who made a great start in the tournament, are facing a worrying decline. They arrive in Perth on the back of three consecutive defeats, needing a massive overhaul to revive their campaign and secure a Challenger berth.
PS-W vs MS-W, WBBL|11: Match Details
- date and time: 9 December; 01:40 PM IST/ 8:10 AM GMT/ 4:10 PM local
- venue: WACA 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 results:00
WACA Ground Pitch Report
The WACA is renowned for its pace and bounce, which is expected to aid fast bowlers early on. However, this season has seen reasonable scores on the pitch (average first innings score around 154). Although historically the team chasing has a slight advantage, the pressure of a knockout match may prompt the winner of the toss to bat first and put scores on the board. The weather is expected to be clear for uninterrupted competition.
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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, Lily Mills, Ruby Strange, Amy Edgar, Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinckley, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini
Melbourne Stars: meg lanningRhys McKenna, Annabel Sutherland (captain), Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Kim Garth, Georgia Prestavige, Sasha Moloney, Maisie Gibson, Sophie Day, Marizanne Kapp, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Ines McKeon
PS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2025: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Melbourne Stars Women won the toss and batted first
- Melbourne Stars Women Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Melbourne Stars Women Total Score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Perth Scorchers Women won the toss and batted first
- Perth Scorchers Women Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Perth Scorchers Women Total Score: 160-170
Match result: The team batting first wins the game.
Also read: WBBL|11: Ellyse Perry’s record-breaking century seals Sydney Sixers return to playoffs
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