Sydney Sixers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction & Match Preview – WBBL Challenger

Women's Big Bash League North Sydney Oval

Sydney Sixers Women and Perth Scorchers Women meet in the WBBL 2025 Challenger with a place in the final at stake. The Sixers secured second spot with six wins and three defeats and arrive with momentum after winning three of their last four. The Scorchers took third with six wins and four losses, and come in on a three-match winning run.

Ellyse Perry has done most of the heavy lifting for Sydney, scoring 383 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 142 and an average of 55, including a hundred and two fifties. Sophia Dunkley has added 313 runs at a strike rate of 124, and Alyssa Healy and captain Ashleigh Gardner have chipped in too. Gardner also leads the attack with 16 wickets at an economy under eight, while Lauren Cheatle and Maitlan Brown have shared 22 wickets and Caoimhe Bray has taken eight.

For Perth, Beth Mooney is the standout batter with 440 runs, supported by Katie Mack on 240 and captain Sophie Devine on 194. Maddy Darke and Paige Scholfield will want to turn starts into bigger scores. Devine is also their most reliable bowler, with 15 wickets at an economy of 7.97, and Lilly Mills and Chloe Ainsworth have 12 wickets apiece. Amy Edgar and Alana King give control in the middle overs. Our preview leans towards the Sixers on form and table position.

Probable playing XI

Sydney Sixers Women

Ellyse Perry
Sophia Dunkley
Alyssa Healy (wk)
Ashleigh Gardner (c)
Amelia Kerr
Maitlan Brown
Mady Villiers
Erin Burns
Emma Manix-Geeves
Caoimhe Bray
Lauren Cheatle

Perth Scorchers Women

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

Pitch report

North Sydney Oval is a batter-friendly venue with a flat surface, even bounce and a quick outfield. Relatively short boundaries push scores upwards. Seamers may find a little movement with the new ball, but batting gets easier after the early overs. Spinners are unlikely to find big turn, though tight lines and variations can still build pressure in the middle overs.

Weather

Conditions are expected to be mild and slightly humid at 7:10 pm local time, with temperatures around 22°C. Cloud cover and a chance of light showers are possible, which could leave the outfield a touch softer and the game slightly slower.

Expected scores

1st innings: 145–165
2nd innings: 140–160

Frequently asked questions

How did Sydney Sixers Women finish in the league stage?

They ended second on the table with six wins and three losses, and took three wins from their last four matches.

Who is Perth Scorchers Women’s leading run-scorer?

Beth Mooney, with 440 runs in 11 innings at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 133.

Which bowlers have taken the most wickets for each side?

Ashleigh Gardner leads the Sixers with 16 wickets in nine games, and Sophie Devine has 15 wickets in 11 matches for the Scorchers.

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