Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction & Match Preview – WBBL Final

Women's Big Bash League Bellerive Oval

The WBBL 2025 final pits one of the season’s big success stories against a team that has already survived a knockout test. Hobart Hurricanes Women, long used to finishing near the bottom, lost only two league games, topped the table and went straight into the decider. Elyse Villani’s side now has the chance to cap that turnaround with the title.

Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Lizelle Lee have set the tone at the top, with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Villani and Nicola Carey in the middle order and Heather Graham and Rachel Trenaman adding power late. Carey and Linsey Smith are expected to share the new ball, while Graham and Molly Strano squeeze the scoring in the middle overs, supported by Hayley Silver-Holmes and Lauren Smith.

Sophie Devine’s Perth Scorchers Women beat the Sydney Sixers Women by 11 runs in a back-and-forth Challenger. Beth Mooney has passed 500 runs this season and bats with Katie Mack, though the middle order has not been at its best. The bowlers have been inconsistent, with Chloe Ainsworth and Amy Edgar finding the new ball tough last time, while Alana King was excellent against the Sixers. Devine is aware of the side’s recent struggles against the Hurricanes, and our preview picks Hobart narrowly.

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
Paige Scholfield
Freya Kemp
Chloe Ainsworth
Alana King
Lilly Mills
Amy Edgar
Ruby Strange

Pitch report

Bellerive Oval is generally well balanced. Pacers can find good 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 often struggle for significant turn. First-innings totals at the venue are usually in the region of 147 to 158. Hobart’s cooler climate and the occasional sea breeze can slightly favour the bowlers early.

Weather

Around 7:10 pm local time the evening should be mild and mostly cloudy, with temperatures of 15 to 16°C and a light to moderate breeze. The chance of rain is low and humidity moderate.

Expected scores

1st innings: 150–165
2nd innings: 135–150

Frequently asked questions

How did Hobart Hurricanes Women reach the final?

They lost only twice in the league stage, finished top of the table and qualified for the final directly.

How did Perth Scorchers Women get here?

They beat Sydney Sixers Women by 11 runs in the Challenger, with Alana King producing a match-winning spell.

Who has scored the most runs for the Scorchers this season?

Beth Mooney has passed 500 runs for the season and will again open alongside Katie Mack.

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