• Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, Match 26, Women’s Big Bash League 2023
• Date: November 5th, 2023, Sunday.
• Time: 6:25 AM GMT/ 11:55 AM IST/ 2:25 PM LOCAL
• Venue:  WACA Ground,  East Perth, Australia

The 26th match of WBBL 2023 has been scheduled for November 5th, pitting the Perth Scorchers Women against the Adelaide Strikers Women at the iconic W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth.

Both the Adelaide Strikers Women and the Perth Scorchers have demonstrated their prowess in the tournament, having endured just two losses in six matches. Accumulating a total of eight points, they currently occupy the third and fourth positions in the Women’s Big Bash League 2023 points table.

The Perth Scorchers Women recently notched their fourth victory, prevailing over the Melbourne Renegades Women by six wickets. Despite the bowlers facing challenges in securing wickets, they managed to capture four, ultimately setting a target of 172 runs.

Captain Sophie Devine’s remarkable innings of 52 runs off 31 balls earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award. Supported by Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 59 and Amy Jones’ contribution of 23 runs, they successfully chased down the target in 17.2 overs.

In their most recent encounter, the Adelaide Strikers Women emerged victorious over the Sydney Sixers, securing a five-wicket win. The Sixers managed to post a total of 111/6, with Amanda-Jade Wellington and Anesu Mushangwe each claiming two wickets. Opener Katie Mack played a pivotal role, scoring a half-century off 45 balls, while skipper Tahlia McGrath contributed 36 runs, with both being the top run-scorers in the match.

Perth Scorchers Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine (c), Chloe Piparo / Nat-Sciver Brunt, Lilly Mills,Maddy Darke, Alana King,  Lisa Griffith, Amy Jones, Amy Louise Edgar,  Taneale Peschel, Chloe Ainsworth

Adelaide Strikers Women: Tahlia McGrath (c), Katie Mack, Bridget Patterson (wk), Laura Wolvaardt,  Danielle Gibson,Jemma Barsby, Georgia Adams, Annie O Neil, Amanda-Jade Wellington,  Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe

Out of the four matches held at the W.A.C.A. Ground, the chasing team, primarily the Perth Scorchers, emerged victorious in three of them. In their recent outings at this venue, both teams have tasted success.

Historically, the team batting first has managed to achieve an average score of around 150 runs. With this prevailing trend, it is probable that the team winning the toss will opt to field first.

This Sunday, the W.A.C.A. Ground promises a delightful experience for batsmen, with a pleasant temperature of 25°C, a gentle breeze at 21 km/h, and absolutely no rain in sight.

• Stadium: W.A.C.A. Ground
• City: Perth
• Capacity: 22,000 (24,500 with temporary seating)
• Measures: 139m square, 149m straight
• Ends: Members End, Prindiville Stand End
• Hosts to: Western Australia, Western Australia Women
• Also Hosts: Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Baseball