• Match: Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women( ST-W vs PS-W ), 15th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025
• Date and Time: November 19,  08:10 am GMT / 01:40 pm IST / 07:10 pm local time
• Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

Sydney Thunder Women
Perth Scorchers Women

Sydney Thunder Women( ST-W ) is set to face Perth Scorchers Women( PS-W ) in their 15th match during the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Drummoyne Oval on Wednesday, November 19.

Sydney Thunder Women will be looking to bounce back in this match. Their bowlers did an excellent job in the previous game, holding a strong Sixers batting unit to just 142.

Captain Phoebe Litchfield will be counting on her bowlers to carry that confidence forward and challenge an unpredictable—but dangerous—Scorchers batting lineup.

Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates, and Georgia Voll remain the main strike options. Bates’ left-arm spin and Voll’s right-arm offbreaks have worked well this season, and if Litchfield uses them together through the middle overs, they could really tighten the game up.

Taneale Peschel has struggled so far—expensive and wicketless—but the experienced Chamari Athapaththu gives the Thunder another reliable option with the ball. Overall, their bowlers will need to lead the way if Sydney Thunder want to stay competitive.

With the bat, however, Thunder have issues. Georgia Voll opens alongside keeper Tahlia Wilson, but neither has made a big impact yet. Litchfield’s poor form only adds to the pressure. Heather Knight and Anika Learoyd at 4 and 5 have also found runs hard to come by.

Despite a lineup full of talent, Thunder simply haven’t been putting enough runs on the board, and facing a strong Scorchers attack won’t make things easier.

Perth Scorchers’ batting looks inconsistent on paper but not necessarily in reality. They smashed 172/3 against Brisbane Heat Women and won comfortably. In their last game, they were cruising at 55/2 in the 10th over while chasing 113 before the DLS method confirmed their win.

The only blemish was a 16-run loss to Melbourne Stars Women—but that collapse came while chasing 95 in just 9 overs, a tricky ask for any team. So their form isn’t as shaky as it seems.

Beth Mooney is the batter to watch. She already smashed a century against the Heat and looks in prime touch. Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, and Paige Scholfield make up a capable middle order that can score quickly when needed. Though they aren’t the most consistent unit, they still have enough firepower to challenge the Thunder.

With the ball, Chloe Ainsworth and Sophie Devine will be key. Alana King remains a major wicket-taking threat as well. The Scorchers have plenty of variety in their attack and are more than capable of putting the Thunder under pressure.

Overall, Perth Scorchers Women appear to hold the advantage heading into this contest, especially given Thunder’s ongoing struggles with the bat.

Sydney Thunder Women: Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Lucy Finn, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

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

Sydney Thunder Women: L, W, L, L, L
Perth Scorchers Women: A, L, W, L, W

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

The pitch at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney offers a fairly balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the game, pace bowlers can extract some movement and bounce, making the initial overs slightly challenging for batters. As the match progresses, the surface tends to settle, becoming more favorable for batters to build innings and play their strokes freely. In the later stages, spinners can come into play if the pitch slows down or shows variable bounce. Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, as batting second has been slightly more successful in recent T20 matches. Overall, it’s a typical Sydney wicket that rewards good technique, patience, and smart shot selection.

At 7:10 PM local time on November 19 at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, the weather is expected to be clear with a comfortable temperature around 24°C. Skies will remain mostly sunny earlier in the evening and calm, providing ideal conditions for cricket under the lights. There is no chance of rain, so players can expect consistent outfield and playing conditions throughout the match, making it perfect for an uninterrupted and exciting game.

1st Innings Expected Score: 145–165 runs
2nd Innings Expected Score: 140–160 runs

• The pitch usually has good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely.
• The outfield is fast, which helps well-timed strokes reach the boundary easily.
• Fast bowlers get some early assistance with movement, but it rarely offers excessive seam or swing.
• Spinners can be effective in the middle overs but don’t usually dominate.
• Chasing teams often have a slight edge because the surface remains consistent throughout the innings.