The clash between Perth Scorchers Women and Melbourne Stars Women is set for the 8th game of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025, taking place on Friday at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. Anticipation surrounds this match, as both squads aim to build a solid foundation early in the competition.
Under the leadership of captain Sophie Devine, the Scorchers’ lineup includes notable players such as Beth Mooney and Katie Mack. Their WBBL season has seen them experience both victory and defeat in their opening games. While their batting lineup has demonstrated potential, there is room for improvement in their bowling performance, especially concerning costly overs. Key contributions are expected from Mikayla Hinkley and Paige Scholfield in the bowling department. Following a less than stellar performance in the previous season, the Scorchers are eager to climb the ranks this year.
The Stars, led by captain Annabel Sutherland and supported by seasoned players like Meg Lanning, Amy Jones, and Marizanne Kapp, have faced challenges recently and are generally seen as the underdog. Nonetheless, their team possesses considerable potential, particularly with all-rounders like Sutherland and Kapp adding balance. To secure victories, they will need to enhance their consistency.
PS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2025: Match details
- Date and Time: November 14; 10:10 am IST/ 04:40 am GMT/ 03:10 pm Local
- Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
PS-W vs MS-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 20| Perth Scorchers won: 11 | Melbourne Stars won: 09 | No result: 00
Karen Rolton Oval Pitch Report
The playing surface at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide is anticipated to favor batting for the Women’s Big Bash League 2025, though it may be slower than other locations. As play progresses, the pitch is likely to reduce in pace, posing a moderate challenge to batters in the later stages. This condition is conducive for spin bowlers, enabling them to generate significant spin and exert influence during the game’s middle segment. Initially, the pitch should encourage free-flowing strokes, but as it becomes slower, batting teams may need to adopt a more measured strategy, particularly when pursuing totals around or exceeding 160, which could be a difficult target to overcome at this venue.
Squads
Melbourne Stars: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Ines McKeon
Perth Scorchers: Beth Mooney (wk), Katie Mack, Paige Scholfield, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar, Ebony Hoskin, Chloe Piparo, Maddy Darke, Ruby Strange, Shay Manolini
PS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- If the Melbourne Stars Women win the coin toss and opt to field first
- Expected powerplay score for Perth Scorchers Women: 50-60
- Predicted total score for Perth Scorchers Women: 160-170
Case 2:
- If the Perth Scorchers Women win the coin toss and choose to field first
- Expected powerplay score for Melbourne Stars Women: 55-65
- Predicted total score for Melbourne Stars Women: 170-180
Match result: Anticipate the team that bowls first to emerge victorious.
Also READ: WBBL|11: Beth Mooney’s sizzling century powers Perth Scorchers to big win over Brisbane Heat
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