Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction & Preview – WBBL 2025, 29th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Hobart Hurricanes Women v Perth Scorchers Women at Bellerive Oval: form, likely XIs, pitch and weather notes, and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, 29th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
| Toss pick | Perth Scorchers Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–165 | – |
| Second innings | 130–150 | – |
Hobart Hurricanes Women
The Hurricanes still lead the table and carry a strong middle order, while Perth have a good record to overcome against them, so our preview leans towards the home side.
Toss pick: Perth Scorchers Women
FAQ
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.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Hobart Hurricanes Women
- Elyse Villanic
- Lizelle Leewk
- 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 Devinec
- Katie Mack
- Beth Mooneywk
- Maddy Darke
- Freya Kemp
- Paige Scholfield
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Lilly Mills
- Alana King
- Ruby Strange
- Amy Edgar