The WBBL|11 season is set for a blockbuster finish as table-toppers Hobart Hurricanes Women lock horns with a high-flying Perth Scorchers Women outfit in the grand final at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The Hurricanes, enjoying their best-ever campaign, secured a direct entry into the final, while the Scorchers earned their place the hard way—clinching victories in both the Knockout and Challenger. With form, momentum and star power on both sides, fans can expect a gripping finale.
Clash of momentum vs consistency
Hobart Hurricanes have combined stability with depth throughout the season, finishing at the summit for the first time in their history. Perth Scorchers, however, enter the title clash with red-hot momentum, having stitched together four consecutive wins at the business end of the tournament. This final will test whether Hurricanes’ rest and rhythm can outclass Scorchers’ surge of confidence.
Key players to watch out for in WBBL|11 final
Hobart Hurricanes
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge – Batter
Wyatt-Hodge has been the heartbeat of Hurricanes’ batting unit with 416 runs this season, including a pivotal 71 in their last outing. Her partnership with Lizelle Lee at the top will be crucial, especially against Perth’s fiery new-ball attack. If she gets going early, the Hurricanes can dictate the pace of the contest.
Nat Sciver-Brunt – All-rounder
A proven match-winner, Sciver-Brunt has contributed 170 runs and picked up six wickets, making her a dual-threat. Her knack for producing breakthroughs during the Power Surge and her ability to stabilise an innings make her a vital figure in the middle overs.
Molly Strano – Off-spinner
Strano enters the final in terrific form after a five-wicket haul in her last match. With an outstanding record of 25 career wickets at Bellerive Oval, she is expected to exploit the turning conditions. Her battle against Perth’s aggressive middle order could shape the match.
Perth Scorchers
Beth Mooney – Wicket-keeper-batter
The leading run-scorer of WBBL|11 with 516 runs, Mooney is arguably the biggest threat in this final. Her 76 off 44 balls in the Challenger showcased her big-match temperament. With three 50-plus scores in her last four outings against Hurricanes, Mooney will be the pillar around which Perth build their innings.
Alana King – Leg-spinner
Despite carrying a fractured finger, King delivered a stunning 3-17 in the Challenger. Her control and bravery make her indispensable in the middle overs, and her contest with Hurricanes’ batting core promises to be a defining chapter of the final.
Chloe Ainsworth – Pacer
Ainsworth has developed a reputation for delivering clutch breakthroughs, including the prized wicket of Alyssa Healy in the Challenger. Her impact with the new ball and during the Power Surge will be critical in disrupting the Hurricanes’ top order.
Squads for the summit clash
Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (c), Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Kathryn Bryce, Amy Smith, Ruth Johnston, Callie Wilson, Isabella Malgioglio.
Perth Scorchers: Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine (c), Paige Scholfield, Maddy Darke, Freya Kemp, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Amy Edgar, Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
