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WBBL 2023: Perth Scorchers Women to square off against Melbourne Stars Women

Tuesday, 21-Nov-2023
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Perth Scorchers Women will be meeting Melbourne Stars Women in the 50th match of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League on Wednesday at W.A.C.A Ground in Perth. Perth Scorchers Women have already qualified for the knockout stages with their eight wins out of their twelve matches. They have lost four matches as they carry 16 points followed by the positive NRR of +1.244. Perth Scorchers Women suffered their 9-wicket defeat in their last match against Sydney Thunder Women. The previous defeat will not dwindle Perth Scorchers Women’s campaign as they would look forward to having their victory now. Melbourne Stars Women, on the other hand, have registered the worst campaign with their four wins out of their twelve matches. They have lost eight matches as they have eight points along with the negative NRR of -1.056. They are on the second position from the bottom. Melbourne Stars Women have no chances to make it to the knockout stages as they will be playing for pride. To boost their confidence, Melbourne Stars Women won their previous match against Brisbane Heat Women. 

Melbourne Stars Women Probable XI: Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland (c), Sophie Reid (wk), Nicole Faltum, Kim Garth, Olivia Henry, Sasha Moloney, Milly Illingworth, Sophie Day

Perth Scorchers Women Probable XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Darke, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Chloe Piparo, Amy Louise Edgar, Piepa Cleary, Alana King, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Ainsworth

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