Perth Scorchers, led by captain Sophie DevineCompleted the surge at the end of the season and overcome the challenging Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) To earn their place in the Grand Final against the 2025 Finals structure Hobart HurricaneAfter finishing the league stage third placeThe Scorchers had to win two do-or-die elimination matches to secure their spot.
Perth Scorchers Women’s flawless campaign under the WBBL|11 Perth Scorchers
Contribution of key players
- Beth Mooney: The tournament’s leading run-scorer was the anchor of the team, playing match-winning innings in all three crucial final stage games.
- Sophie Devine (captain): Provided significant all-round stability and leadership while culminating in a team top wicket taker bowler for the season 15 skullHis bowling was crucial in containing the opponents in the knockout stage,
- Alana King: Leg spinner delivers match-defining performance with stats in Challenger 3 wickets for 17 runsTrapping the Sixers’ biggest hitters.
Perth Scorchers Women’s road to the final in WBBL 2025: All 12 matches
Captained the Perth Scorchers Sophie DevineWBBL|11 fought through a strange league campaign (6 wins, 4 losses) before dominating the knockout stage to clinch their place in the Grand Finals. His complete journey is detailed below.
Match 1: Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers (The Dominant Opener)
Scorchers started their campaign against Sydney Sixers in great style and took a strong lead win by 10 wicketsThe bowlers registered the victory by restricting the strong batting lineup of the Sixers to a low score, opener beth mooney And katie mack Then completing the chase without losing a single wicket made a powerful statement about the team’s intent and early dominance.
Match 2: Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (win first by ball)
Scorchers secure second consecutive win won by 23 runs At Brisbane Heat. Batting first, the Scorchers posted a competitive total with strong contributions from the top order. captain Sophie Devine Then led the bowling attack, bowling a crucial spell to halt the Heat’s chase and ensure a comfortable win, proving the depth of their bowling unit.
Match 3: Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (1st loss)
Winning streak temporarily halted in Match 3 as Scorchers concede defeat lost by 16 runs Against Melbourne Stars. Chasing the challenging target, the Scorchers’ batsmen struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined Stars bowling attack, resulting in their first defeat of the campaign.
Match 4: Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (DLS Victory)
In a rain-affected match, the Scorchers achieved their third win against the Adelaide Strikers by 9 runs (DLS method). The Scorchers, bowling first, bowled out the Strikers for 112, with Sophie Devine taking impressive figures of 3/12. When rain interrupted the chase, the Scorchers were ahead on a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern par score, securing the vital two points.
Match 5: Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder (heavy defeat)
The match was their biggest defeat of the season, as the Scorchers suffered a heavy defeat. nine wicket defeat Against Sydney Thunder. Their batting unit failed to post a competitive total, which the Thunder’s batsmen chased down with brutal efficiency and extra time, highlighting an area of concern early in the campaign.
Match 6: Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (thrilling win by one run)
In a very tight, tense match, the Scorchers achieved a dramatic victory over the Adelaide Strikers by one run. After posting a defendable total, the game went down to the last ball, where the Scorchers bowlers held their composure under extreme pressure to achieve a close win – a crucial win that proved their clutch performance ability.
Match 7: Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades (The Mid-Season Revival Win)
Scorchers halt decline and regain key position with a key win by four wickets Over Melbourne Renegades. Chasing a competitive target, the Scorchers’ middle order successfully chased down the target. Sophie Devine Played a vital role in both the innings, helping the team get a much-needed win, ending their losing streak and re-invigorating their hopes for the final.
Match 8: Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes (Heaviest defeat)
Scorchers suffered a major blow lost by seven wickets Against the table-topping Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes successfully chased the Scorchers’ target, handing them a tough defeat that made the path to the finals even more complicated for the Scorchers.
Match 9: Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades (back-to-back wins)
Scorchers secure third consecutive win with win 30 runs Against Melbourne Renegades. They posted a challenging score and the bowling unit, led by Sophie Devine’s impressive four-wicket haul, halted the Renegades’ chase. The team displayed collective strength, with several players contributing to what became a comfortable defense of their total.
Match 10: Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (finishing last)
In their final league match – a must-win situation – the Scorchers performed under pressure and achieved a comprehensive score win by seven wickets At Brisbane Heat. Pursuing a testing goal, beth mooney Put on a masterclass, hit an unbeaten 94 Single-handedly handling the innings and leading the team to victory. This important victory secured them finished in third place And their place in the final.
Knockout: Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (Elimination win)
The Scorchers hosted the fourth-placed Melbourne Stars in an elimination match and produced a strong performance to secure victory. 28 runsThe high score of 173 was set by a solid opening partnership between Mooney and Katie Mack, The Scorchers bowlers then applied pressure effectively with key spells Sophie Devineensuring that the Stars never threatened the goal, and putting the Scorchers through to the next final.
Challenger: Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers (sealing Grand Final spot)
In a do-or-die Challenger match, the Scorchers traveled to Sydney and Won over second placed Sydney Sixers By 11 runsBatting first he scored a big score 183/8with a great title Beth Mooney’s innings of 76 runsThe Scorchers successfully defended the clan, Alana King’s three wickets To be decisive in breaking the Sixers’ resistance. The win secured their place in the Grand Final against the Hobart Hurricanes.
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