• Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women( PS-W vs MS-W ), 8th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025
• Date and Time: November 12,  04:40 am GMT / 10:10 am IST / 03:10 pm local time
• Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, South Australia

Melbourne Stars Women
Perth Scorchers Women

Perth Scorchers Women( PS-W ) is set to face Melbourne Stars Women( MS-W ) in their 8th match during the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Karen Rolton Oval on Friday, November 14.

Sophie Devine and the Perth Scorchers Women bounced back impressively in their last match after a heavy loss in the season opener, defeating the Brisbane Heat Women by 23 runs. Both the batters and bowlers put in a clinical performance to secure the win. Devine will look to carry this momentum forward and climb further up the points table with another strong showing.

Beth Mooney starred with a match-winning hundred in the last game, and the team will rely on her to provide a strong start alongside Katie Mack. The middle order—Paige Scholfield, Sophie Devine, and Freya Kemp—will need to build crucial partnerships, while Mikayla Hinkley, Alana King, and Chloe Ainsworth are expected to contribute vital runs in the lower middle order.

The bowling attack also recovered well in the previous match. Chloe Ainsworth and Sophie Devine will aim to strike early and set the tone, while Amy Edgar and Ebony Hoskin will focus on keeping the scoring rate under control. Alana King and Lilly Mills will play supporting roles, ensuring pressure is maintained throughout the innings.

For Melbourne Stars Women, Annabel Sutherland and her team were frustrated to have to share points with the Adelaide Strikers Women in their last game. Despite posting a big total and starting strongly with the ball, poor weather cut the contest short. Nevertheless, the Stars took several positives from the game after a difficult 2024 season, and Sutherland will be eager to claim the team’s first win with a strong performance.

Meg Lanning impressed with a brilliant innings in the last game and will look to give the Stars a solid start alongside Rhys McKenna. The middle order—Amy Jones, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp—forms a formidable lineup, while Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, and Sasha Moloney are expected to provide stability in the lower middle order.

Marizanne Kapp and Kim Garth will aim to make early breakthroughs and put the Scorchers on the back foot. Maisy Gibson and Annabel Sutherland must capitalize in the middle overs, while Danielle Gibson and Georgia Prestwidge are expected to deliver strong supporting spells to help their team win.

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

Adelaide Strikers Women: Annabel Sutherland (c), Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day.

Perth Scorchers Women: L, L, L, L, A
Melbourne Stars Women: W, W, A, L, W

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

The pitch at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the game, seamers can extract good bounce and movement with the new ball, making the opening session slightly challenging for batters. As the match progresses, the surface becomes more batting-friendly, allowing batters to play their strokes and build partnerships. However, in the later stages, the pitch can slow down and offer variable bounce, giving spinners a chance to make an impact. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first to post a solid total, as chasing can become tricky if the wicket deteriorates. Overall, it’s a traditional Australian wicket that rewards good technique and patience.

The weather at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide on November 14 at 3:10 PM local time is expected to be warm and mostly cloudy, with temperatures around 27°C (80°F). The cloud cover will dominate the sky, though the sun may peek through occasionally, creating comfortable conditions for players and spectators alike. There is only a slight chance of rain later in the afternoon, but play is likely to remain uninterrupted during this period. Overall, it promises to be a pleasant afternoon for cricket, providing a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers.

Meg Lanning (MS-W): 10 Matches • 246 Runs • Avg 24.6 • SR 120.58 – Leading the charge at the top with aggressive strokeplay.

Annabel Sutherland (MS-W): 6 Matches • 119 Runs • Avg 23.8 • SR 110.18 – Dynamic allrounder capable of quick scoring.

Beth Mooney (PS-W): 6 Matches • 322 Runs • Avg 53.67 • SR 137.02 – In-form batter with explosive ability at the top.

Maddy Darke (PS-W): 7 Matches • 140 Runs • Avg 35 • SR 120.68 – Reliable in building partnerships and anchoring the innings.

Marizanne Kapp (MS-W): 6 Matches • 7 Wickets • Econ 6.26 • SR 16.28 – Experienced campaigner with wicket-taking skills.

Sasha Moloney (MS-W): 4 Matches • 6 Wickets • Econ 5.63 • SR 13.33 – Economical and strikes in key moments.

Amy Edgar (PS-W): 10 Matches • 10 Wickets • Econ 6.56 • SR 20.4 – Consistent wicket-taker and pressure builder.

Lilly Mills (PS-W): 7 Matches • 9 Wickets • Econ 6.00 • SR 12.77 – Sharp and accurate, capable of breaking partnerships.

First Innings:

• Perth Scorchers Women: 140–160
• Key Points: Openers Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland expected to provide a solid start; bowlers like Amy Edgar and Lilly Mills could strike if early wickets fall.

Second Innings:

• Melbourne Stars Women: 130–155
• Key Points: Batters like Beth Mooney and Maddy Darke will need to pace the chase carefully; early wickets to Marizanne Kapp or Sasha Moloney could tilt the game toward Scorchers.

• Toss may slightly favor batting first to post a competitive total.
• Middle-order contributions and timely wickets will be crucial in determining the winner.