Perth Scorchers Women vs. Sydney Thunder Women is Match 18 of the 12th Women’s Big Bash League (Weber WBBL|12). It is played today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the WACA Ground in Perth, and it is a day/night T20. The Scorchers are on top of the points table with an unbeaten start of four wins from four matches (8 points). The Thunder are third with 4 points from 4 games (2 wins and 2 defeats). The two teams met just six days ago at Drummoyne Oval, where the Scorchers won by 17 runs. This is a big home match for the 2025 runners-up, and a chance for the Thunder to get revenge and take points off the leaders.
Live update: The match was already in progress when I collected this data. Check the live score for the toss and the result.
WBBL|12 Match 18 Details
Event: Weber Women’s Big Bash League 2026-27 (WBBL|12)
Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs. Sydney Thunder Women (PS-W vs ST-W)
Stage: League stage, Match 18
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 4:10 PM AWST / 1:10 PM PKT / 1:40 PM IST / 08:10 GMT
Venue: WACA Ground, Perth, Western Australia
Match Type: Day/Night T20 (20 overs per side)
Live Streaming & Live Score Info
| Region | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Foxtel, Kayo, ABC | Official WBBL broadcasters listed by the Scorchers |
| India | JioStar app and website | Live streaming |
I could not confirm the broadcasters for Pakistan and other countries, so please check your local sports channel or app. Ball-by-ball live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo, cricket.com.au, Cricbuzz and Sofascore. If you are traveling outside your home country, use a VPN (e.g. NordVPN or Norton VPN) to connect to your home country’s server and access your local broadcaster.
Why This Match Matters
Scorchers’ unbeaten run: Perth have won all four of their matches and lead the table with 8 points and a net run rate of +1.659. A win here would give them five from five.
Thunder need points: Sydney Thunder have 2 wins and 2 losses, and a win in Perth would boost their top-four hopes.
A rematch of last week: The Scorchers beat the Thunder by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval on November 5. Beth Mooney scored 80 not out in that match, and the Thunder fell short chasing 184.
Home advantage at the WACA: The Scorchers were the 2025-26 runners-up, and the WACA is a ground where they are very hard to beat.
Star duels: Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine for Perth against Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll and Heather Knight for Sydney.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find reliable betting odds, so none are listed here. On form, the Scorchers are the clear favourites. They are unbeaten, have the best net run rate and are at home. However, the Thunder’s batting is strong and they are capable of beating anyone on a good day.
Smart Pick: Expect a high-scoring match. The Scorchers scored 183/3 in the last meeting, and the Thunder replied with 166.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: WACA Ground, Perth
I could not find a reliable pitch or weather report for this match. The WACA has traditionally offered bounce and pace, so fast bowlers can be useful, and the afternoon start under the Perth sun means batters have good visibility.
Current Form: Perth Scorchers Women
The Scorchers are unbeaten in the tournament.
- Nov 5 vs Thunder: Won by 17 runs. Scorchers 183/3, Thunder 166 all out in 19 overs
- Beth Mooney scored 80 not out, her record-extending 49th WBBL half-century
- Sophie Devine scored 42 off 39 balls and then self-retired for the team. She also took 2/31
- Chloe Ainsworth took 2/24 and struck with the first ball of the second innings for the second game in a row
- Sophie Devine has 155 runs at a strike rate of 143.51 and 9 wickets at an average of 9.88 this season
Scorchers Squad (key names): Beth Mooney (c), Sophie Devine, Alana King, Freya Kemp, Katie Mack, Jemma Barsby, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Anika Learoyd, Chloe Ainsworth
Current Form: Sydney Thunder Women
The Thunder have won two and lost two of their first four matches (4 points).
- Nov 5 vs Scorchers: Lost by 17 runs
- Phoebe Litchfield scored 34 in that match
- Heather Knight scored 27 before she was stumped by Mooney off Devine
- Georgia Voll was dismissed by the first ball of the innings (Ainsworth)
Thunder Squad (key names): Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Heather Knight
I could not find a full confirmed Thunder squad list, so check the toss for the playing XI.
Points Table (Latest Available)
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Sydney Thunder | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Head-to-Head Summary (Recent WBBL Meetings)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Scorchers won by 17 runs (Drummoyne Oval) |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Thunder won by 9 wickets |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Thunder won by 7 wickets |
| Nov 2022 | Scorchers won by 74 runs (a WBBL record margin by runs) |
I could not find one complete all-time record, so the table shows the recent confirmed meetings only. The Thunder won both meetings in 2024 and 2025, but the Scorchers have won the latest match.
Team Analysis: Perth Scorchers Women
Strengths
- Unbeaten with four wins from four, and the best net run rate in the league
- Beth Mooney is in superb form (80 not out last time), and has the most WBBL fifties
- Sophie Devine is a match-winner with bat and ball (155 runs and 9 wickets this season)
- Alana King is a top leg-spinner, and Chloe Ainsworth takes early wickets
- Home advantage at the WACA, and the team-first attitude (Devine self-retired to help the team)
Weaknesses
- Lost the 2024 and 2025 meetings with the Thunder
- Depend on Mooney and Devine for most runs
- An unbeaten record brings pressure and expectation
Key Players
- Beth Mooney (Captain, Wicketkeeper-Batter): In top form, with 80 not out against the Thunder.
- Sophie Devine (All-rounder): Scores quickly and takes wickets.
- Alana King (Leg-spinner): Controls the middle overs.
- Chloe Ainsworth (Fast Bowler): Takes wickets with the new ball.
- Freya Kemp and Katie Mack: Named among the key players to watch for Perth.
Team Analysis: Sydney Thunder Women
Strengths
- A strong top order in Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll and Heather Knight
- Litchfield has 298 runs at a strike rate of 149.74 in recent stats, and Knight averages 43
- Won the last two meetings in 2024 and 2025
- Nothing to lose against the table-toppers
Weaknesses
- Lost the last meeting by 17 runs
- Georgia Voll was out first ball in that match
- Only 2 wins from 4 matches
- Playing away at the WACA against the in-form side
Key Players
- Phoebe Litchfield (Batter): A left-handed aggressive batter and the Thunder’s biggest threat.
- Heather Knight (Batter): An experienced England player who anchors the innings.
- Georgia Voll (Batter): A big-hitting opener who can change a match in a few overs.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is Chloe Ainsworth and the Scorchers’ new-ball bowlers vs Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield. Ainsworth took the first ball wicket of Voll in the last match, and she has struck early in two straight games. If Voll and Litchfield survive the powerplay, the Thunder can score quickly.
The second battle is Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine vs the Thunder’s bowlers. Mooney is in outstanding form, and the Thunder need an early breakthrough to stop the Scorchers from scoring 180 or more again.
Finally, Alana King vs Heather Knight in the middle overs is important. Knight is the Thunder’s anchor, and King’s leg-spin could decide the chase.
FAQs
When is Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 4:10 PM AWST. That is 1:10 PM PKT and 1:40 PM IST.
Where is the match being played?
WACA Ground, Perth, Western Australia.
Which match number is it?
Match 18 of the Weber WBBL|12.
Who is on top of the table?
Perth Scorchers, with 4 wins from 4 matches (8 points).
What happened in the last meeting?
The Scorchers beat the Thunder by 17 runs on November 5. Beth Mooney scored 80 not out.
Who is Perth’s key player?
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine and Alana King.
Who is Sydney’s key player?
Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight and Georgia Voll.
Where can I watch it in India?
JioStar app and website.