Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction & Preview – WBBL 2025, 29th Match

Women's Big Bash League Bellerive Oval

Hobart Hurricanes Women welcome Perth Scorchers Women to Bellerive Oval for the 29th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. Elyse Villani’s team started the campaign with five wins in a row but have since lost twice, the latest a 37-run defeat to the Melbourne Stars Women in which the batting never found its rhythm. They remain top of the standings, and Villani will want her senior players to respond.

The Hurricanes’ openers Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Lizelle Lee both fell cheaply last time, and a better start is needed. The middle order of Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Graham and Nicola Carey offers both stability and power, with Villani, Rachel Trenaman and Hayley Silver-Holmes lower down. With the ball, Silver-Holmes and Linsey Smith are asked to strike early, while Molly Strano is the key figure in the middle overs.

Sophie Devine’s Scorchers arrive with momentum, having won back-to-back games, including a four-wicket success against the Melbourne Renegades Women. Beth Mooney and Devine gave them a fine platform in that match, and Katie Mack, Maddy Darke and Freya Kemp can build on it, with Paige Scholfield and Chloe Ainsworth adding late power. Devine and Ainsworth share the new ball, with Alana King and Amy Edgar controlling the middle overs. Perth’s historical record against Hobart is not strong, which is something Devine will want to change.

Probable playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes Women

Elyse Villani (c)
Lizelle Lee (wk)
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nicola Carey
Heather Graham
Hayley Silver-Holmes
Rachel Trenaman
Molly Strano
Lauren Smith
Linsey Smith

Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine (c)
Katie Mack
Beth Mooney (wk)
Maddy Darke
Freya Kemp
Paige Scholfield
Chloe Ainsworth
Lilly Mills
Alana King
Ruby Strange
Amy Edgar

Pitch report

Bellerive Oval generally offers a fair balance between bat and ball. Pacers can find bounce and some seam movement early, so the first few overs matter. The surface then tends to flatten out, letting batters play more freely while spinners find little turn. First-innings scores at the ground usually sit in the 147–158 range, and the cooler Hobart air and sea breeze can help the bowlers early on.

Weather

An evening of cool, slightly breezy conditions is forecast for Hobart, with temperatures of around 12 to 14 degrees Celsius and partly cloudy skies. Rain is unlikely to interfere. Winds of 15–20 km/h and higher humidity could offer the seamers some early help or swing under the lights.

Expected scores

1st innings: 145–165
2nd innings: 130–150

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hobart Hurricanes Women v Perth Scorchers Women being played?

The 29th match of WBBL 2025 is scheduled for Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Saturday, 29 November.

Who is our pick to win this match?

Our preview favours Hobart Hurricanes Women, who top the table despite two straight defeats, with Perth Scorchers Women the tougher side to call on the toss.

What is a par first-innings score at Bellerive Oval?

First-innings totals at the ground typically fall between 147 and 158, and we expect roughly 145–165 in this game.

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