Overview
- The Perth Scorchers defeated the Sydney Thunder by 17 runs after a match at Drummoyne Oval that finished with Thunder bowled out for 166 in the penultimate over on Thursday, November 5.
- Captain Beth Mooney anchored Perth’s chase with an unbeaten 80 from 55 balls, her 49th WBBL half-century, and the Scorchers finished 3-183 after late hitting from Freya Kemp.
- Leg-spinner Alana King ran through Thunder’s lower order to finish with 4-35, reintroduced late in the innings to break partnerships and seal the win.
- Sophie Devine made a tactical retirement on 42 to allow a late slog from Freya Kemp, a decision that produced 30 runs off 10 balls and helped lift Perth’s total.
- The game reinforced early WBBL themes: Drummoyne’s batting-friendly surface has favoured high scores, individual all-round displays are shaping the table, and Perth now heads into upcoming fixtures with momentum and a game in hand.