• Match: Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women( AS-W vs PS-W ), 12th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025
• Date and Time: November 16,  11:10 pm GMT / 04:40 am IST / 10:10 am local time
• Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne

Perth Scorchers Women
Adelaide Strikers Women

Adelaide Strikers Women( AS-W ) is set to face Perth Scorchers Women( PS-W ) in their 12th match during the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Junction Oval on Sunday, November 16.

Adelaide Strikers Women finally got off the mark for the season after their opening game was washed out. In their next match, they delivered a confident chase against Melbourne Renegades Women, reaching 142 in just 17.4 overs and sealing the win with seven wickets to spare.

This year’s squad looks well-balanced. Tammy Beaumont and Laura Wolvaardt are expected to anchor the early overs, both bringing form from steady performances in the recent Women’s ODI World Cup. Wolvaardt carried that momentum into the last game, finishing unbeaten on 71 from 48 balls to calmly steer the chase home.

In the middle overs, captain Tahlia McGrath sets the pace. She ended last season as the team’s top scorer with 222 runs from nine innings, and she is backed by Bridget Patterson and Madeline Penna, who provide stability and smart shot selection during this phase.

Among the bowlers, Megan Schutt has used her knowledge of the venue effectively, claiming 13 wickets in the 2024 WBBL and often striking early. Sophie Ecclestone and Darcie Brown shared four wickets in the last match, while Amanda-Jade Wellington strengthens the attack further with her consistency.

Perth Scorchers Women, on the other hand, have struggled so far in the 2025 WBBL, with only one win against two losses. They will be looking to find form and string together some victories in the upcoming matches.

Beth Mooney has been the standout performer for the Scorchers, scoring 139 runs in three games at an average of 46.33 and a strike rate of 148. Katie Mack has contributed 50 runs in three innings, while Mikayla Hinkley has added 36 runs in two matches. Paige Scholfield has provided glimpses at the top of the order, but the team will hope she can convert those starts into bigger scores.

With the ball, Chloe Ainsworth has been the most dependable, taking three wickets in as many games at an economy of 7.90. She is supported by Lilly Mills and Amy Edgar, who have two wickets each, while Sophie Devine and Alana King provide reliable options in the middle overs.

Adelaide Strikers Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Tammy Beaumont, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

Perth Scorchers Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Sophie Devine (c), Paige Scholfield, Freya Kemp, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar, Ebony Hoskin.

Adelaide Strikers Women: W, L, L, L, NR
Perth Scorchers Women: W, A, L, W, L

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

The pitch at Junction Oval in Melbourne is known for its consistent bounce and naturally batting-friendly nature, making it a ground where stroke-makers enjoy their time in the middle. Fast bowlers may find some early movement, especially in the first few overs, but the surface settles down quickly and becomes ideal for fluent shot-making. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to dry out slightly, bringing the spinners into play with a bit of grip and slow turn, though nothing too dramatic. Overall, teams that bat first often gain an advantage by putting runs on the board, with a competitive T20 total usually falling in the 165–185 range.

Around 10:10 AM local time on November 16, the weather at Junction Oval, Melbourne is expected to be mild and pleasant, with intermittent clouds and comfortable temperatures near 15°C. Conditions should gradually warm as the morning progresses, and the mix of sunshine and cloud cover will keep things bright without being too harsh. There is no significant threat of rain during this period, and only a light breeze is expected, making it ideal for cricket. Overall, it should be a smooth and uninterrupted start to the day’s play with stable, player-friendly weather.

1st Innings: 155 – 175 runs
2nd Innings: 145 – 165 runs

• Junction Oval offers consistent bounce and a batting-friendly surface, allowing set batters to score freely.
• Early in the day, pacers may get slight movement, but it usually fades quickly.
• Spinners become more effective in the middle overs, helping restrict scoring.
• Adelaide Strikers Women rely on strong batting performances from Penna and Wolvaardt, while Perth Scorchers Women have big hitters like Mooney who can lift the total.
• If AS-W bat first, they could push toward the higher end of the range; PS-W chasing may settle slightly below due to scoreboard pressure.