The Perth Scorchers, led by captain Sophie Devine, completed a late-season surge and navigated the challenging Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 finals structure to earn their place in the Grand Final against the Hobart Hurricanes. Having finished the league stage in third position, the Scorchers had to win two do-or-die elimination matches to secure their spot.
Perth Scorchers Women’s flawless WBBL|11 campaign under Perth Scorchers
Key player Contributions
- Beth Mooney: The tournament’s leading run-scorer was the team’s anchor, delivering match-winning innings in all three crucial final stage games.
- Sophie Devine (Captain): Provided crucial all-round stability and leadership, finishing as the team’s top wicket-taker for the season with 15 scalps. Her bowling was vital in restricting opponents in the knockout stages.
- Alana King: The leg-spinner delivered a match-defining performance in the Challenger with figures of 3 wickets for 17 runs, trapping the Sixers’ biggest hitters.
Perth Scorchers Women’s road to the final’ in WBBL 2025: All 12 matches
The Perth Scorchers, captained by Sophie Devine, fought through a streaky league campaign (6 Wins, 4 Losses) before dominating the knockout stage to earn their place in the WBBL|11 Grand Final. Their complete journey is detailed below.
Match 1: Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers (The Dominant Opener)
The Scorchers kicked off their campaign in spectacular fashion against the Sydney Sixers, securing an emphatic 10-wicket victory. The bowlers set up the win by restricting the Sixers’ formidable batting lineup to a low total. Openers Beth Mooney and Katie Mack then completed the chase without losing a single wicket, sending a powerful statement about the team’s intent and opening dominance.
Match 2: Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (First Win with the Ball)
The Scorchers secured their second consecutive win with a 23-run victory over the Brisbane Heat. Batting first, the Scorchers posted a competitive total powered by strong top-order contributions. Captain Sophie Devine then led the bowling attack, delivering a crucial spell to stifle the Heat’s chase and ensure a comfortable victory, proving the depth of their bowling unit.
Match 3: Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (First Loss)
The winning streak was temporarily halted in Match 3 as the Scorchers succumbed to a 16-run defeat against the Melbourne Stars. Chasing a challenging target, the Scorchers’ batters struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined Stars bowling attack, resulting in their first loss of the campaign.
Match 4: Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (DLS Victory)
In a rain-affected match, the Scorchers secured their third win against the Adelaide Strikers by 9 runs (DLS Method). The Scorchers bowled first, dismissing the Strikers for 112, with Sophie Devine starring with superb figures of 3/12. When rain interrupted the chase, the Scorchers were ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern par score, securing the vital two points.
Match 5: Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder (Heavy Defeat)
This match marked the heaviest defeat of their season, as the Scorchers suffered a huge nine-wicket loss against the Sydney Thunder. Their batting unit failed to post a competitive total, which the Thunder’s batters chased down with ruthless efficiency and time to spare, exposing an area of concern early in the campaign.
Match 6: Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (The One-Run Thriller Win)
In a very tight, nerve-wracking match, the Scorchers secured a dramatic one-run victory over the Adelaide Strikers. After posting a defendable total, the game went down to the final ball, where the Scorchers bowlers held their nerve under extreme pressure to seal the close win—a critical victory that proved their clutch performance ability.
Match 7: Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades (The Mid-Season Revival Win)
The Scorchers stopped the slide and regained crucial footing with a key four-wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades. Chasing a competitive target, the Scorchers’ middle order successfully navigated the chase. Sophie Devine was instrumental in both innings, guiding the team to a much-needed victory that ended their losing streak and revitalized their push for the finals.
Match 8: Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes (Toughest Loss)
The Scorchers suffered a major setback with a seven-wicket defeat against the table-topping Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes successfully chased down the Scorchers’ target, inflicting a tough loss that further complicated the Scorchers’ path to the final.
Match 9: Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades (Back-to-Back Win)
The Scorchers secured a third straight victory, winning by 30 runs against the Melbourne Renegades. They posted a challenging score, and the bowling unit, spearheaded by the effective four wicket haul by Sophie Devine, strangled the Renegades’ chase. The team demonstrated collective strength, with multiple players contributing to what became a comfortable defense of their total.
Match 10: Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat (Clinching the Final Spot)
In their final league match—a must-win situation—the Scorchers delivered under pressure, securing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over the Brisbane Heat. Chasing a testing target, Beth Mooney put on a masterclass, hitting an unbeaten 94 to single-handedly anchor the innings and steer the team home. This crucial win secured their 3rd-place finish and their spot in the finals.
The Knockout: Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars (Elimination Victory)
The Scorchers hosted the 4th-placed Melbourne Stars in an elimination match and delivered a strong performance to win by 28 runs. A high total of 173 was set up by a solid opening partnership between Mooney and Katie Mack. The Scorchers’ bowlers then applied the squeeze effectively, with key spells from Sophie Devine, ensuring the Stars never threatened the target, and propelling the Scorchers to the next final.
The Challenger: Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers (Sealing the Grand Final Spot)
In the do-or-die Challenger match, the Scorchers travelled to Sydney and triumphed over the 2nd-placed Sydney Sixers by 11 runs. Batting first, they posted a massive 183/8, headlined by a spectacular 76-run innings from Beth Mooney. The Scorchers successfully defended the total, with Alana King’s three-wicket haul being decisive in breaking the Sixers’ resistance. This victory secured their Grand Final berth against the Hobart Hurricanes.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
