Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction & Match Preview – WBBL Final
Match summary
WBBL 2025 final preview: table-topping Hobart Hurricanes Women host Perth Scorchers Women at Bellerive Oval. Key players, pitch, weather and likely scores.
Match details
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, Final |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 08:10 am GMT / 07:10 pm local |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
| Toss pick | Perth Scorchers Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–165 | – |
| Second innings | 135–150 | – |
Hobart Hurricanes Women
The Hurricanes topped the table with only two league defeats and have recently had the better of the Scorchers.
Toss pick: Perth Scorchers Women
FAQ
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.
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
- Paige Scholfield
- Freya Kemp
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Alana King
- Lilly Mills
- Amy Edgar
- Ruby Strange
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Hobart Hurricanes Women and Perth Scorchers Women that we covered.