Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Women Prediction & Preview – WBBL 2025 Knockout
Match summary
Perth Scorchers Women won by 28 runs: Perth Scorchers Women 173/5 (20 ov), Melbourne Stars Women 145/9 (20 ov). Player of the match: Beth Mooney.
Our preview of Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women in the WBBL 2025 Knockout: form, key players, W.A.C.A. pitch and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Knockout |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 08:10 am GMT / 04:10 pm local |
| Venue | W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Perth Scorchers Women won by 28 runs |
| Player of the match | Beth Mooney |
| Our pick | Perth Scorchers Women ✓ |
| Toss pick | Melbourne Stars Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Perth Scorchers Women take on Melbourne Stars Women at the W.A.C.A. Ground in the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 Knockout, with a place in the Challenger at stake.
The Scorchers started the season slowly but have found form at the right time, beating Brisbane Heat Women by seven wickets in their last match, and they have a strong record at home. Beth Mooney scored a match-winning knock last time and opens with Katie Mack. Maddy Drake, Sophie Devine and Freya Kemp are in good form in the middle order, and Paige Scholfield, Alana King and Chloe Ainsworth can add late runs. Devine and Ainsworth are expected to attack with the new ball, while King and Ruby Strange, who conceded too many against Brisbane, must tighten up, with Lilly Mills and Amy Edgar in support.
The Stars are in a must-win situation. Their form has dipped at a critical time, and they lost their last game to Sydney Thunder Women by nine wickets. Meg Lanning, their leading run-scorer, opens with Rhys McKenna, with captain Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson and Maia Bouchier in the middle order and Amy Jones and Kim Garth tasked with steadying the later innings. Sutherland and Garth are expected to open the bowling, with McKenna and Sophie Day controlling the middle overs and Maisy Gibson supporting.
Given form and home advantage, we pick the Scorchers.
The W.A.C.A. Ground gives true bounce and consistent pace, which suits aggressive stroke play. Quick bowlers can use the extra bounce early, the pitch flattens as the innings goes on, and spinners may get some help in the middle overs. A fast outfield rewards strong opening partnerships and good control through the middle overs.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–165 | 173/5 (20 ov) |
| Second innings | 135–155 | 145/9 (20 ov) |
Perth Scorchers Women
The Scorchers have found form at the right time, won their last game by seven wickets and have a strong record at home, while the Stars lost heavily last time.
Toss pick: Melbourne Stars Women
FAQ
Who do we expect to win Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women?
Our preview picks Perth Scorchers Women, who are playing at home and won their last match by seven wickets.
How did Melbourne Stars Women do in their last match?
They lost to Sydney Thunder Women by nine wickets, and their batting has struggled recently.
Which Stars player is the key batter?
Meg Lanning is the team’s leading run-scorer this season and will open with Rhys McKenna.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Perth Scorchers Women
- Sophie Devine
- Katie Mack
- Beth Mooney
- Maddy Drake
- Paige Scholfield
- Freya Kemp
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Alana King
- Lilly Mills
- Amy Edgar
- Ruby Strange
Melbourne Stars Women
- Annabel Sutherland
- Rhys McKenna
- Meg Lanning
- Danielle Gibson
- Maia Bouchier
- Amy Jones
- Kim Garth
- Georgia Prestwidge
- Sasha Moloney
- Maisy Gibson
- Sophie Day