Perth Scorchers Women stayed unbeaten in the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 with a 17-run victory over Sydney Thunder Women in Match 11 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Chasing 184, the Thunder were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs, handing Perth their third win in three matches and the outright lead at the top of the early standings.
Beth Mooney was named Player of the Match for a superb unbeaten 80 off 55 balls, while Alana King produced the decisive bowling spell of the night with 4 for 35, including three wickets in the penultimate over to close out the chase.
| Match | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, WBBL Match 11 |
| Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Venue | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| Toss | Sydney Thunder Women won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Perth Scorchers Women | 183/3 in 20 overs |
| Sydney Thunder Women | 166 all out in 19 overs |
| Result | Perth Scorchers Women won by 17 runs |
| Player of the Match | Beth Mooney (80 not out off 55 balls) |
How the Match Unfolded
Sydney won the toss and asked Perth to bat first, and the Scorchers’ innings was built around their captain Beth Mooney. She put on 51 for the first wicket with Katie Mack, who was stumped off Jemma Barsby for 10, and then added 85 off 66 balls with Sophie Devine, who made 42 off 39 before retiring. Freya Kemp then provided the late fireworks with 30 off just 10 balls, including three sixes, as Perth smashed 47 runs off the last three overs to finish on 183 for 3. Mooney batted through the innings to reach her 49th WBBL half-century, a competition record.
The Thunder chase began badly when Georgia Voll was bowled by Chloe Ainsworth off the first ball. Captain Phoebe Litchfield hit back with 34 off 19 balls and Anika Learoyd added 22, but the wickets kept falling. Heather Knight made 27 before she was stumped off Sophie Devine, who finished with 2 for 31, and at 101 for 5 the chase was slipping away.
Laura Harris (29 off 12) and Tahlia Wilson (25 off 19) gave the hosts hope with 35 runs off the two-over power surge, but King’s return broke the game open. The champion leg-spinner removed Hannah Darlington, Jemma Barsby and Samantha Bates in the 19th over as the Thunder were bowled out for 166 with six balls unused.
Key Performances
- Beth Mooney (Perth) — 80 not out off 55 balls, 8 fours and 1 six; Player of the Match and her 49th WBBL fifty.
- Alana King (Perth) — 4 for 35 in 4 overs, including three wickets in the 19th over.
- Freya Kemp (Perth) — 30 off 10 balls, 2 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 300.
- Sophie Devine (Perth) — 42 off 39 with the bat and 2 for 31 with the ball.
- Phoebe Litchfield (Sydney) — 34 off 19 balls, the Thunder’s top score.
- Laura Harris (Sydney) — 29 off 12 balls in a late counter-attack.
What This Result Means
The win takes Perth to six points from three matches and clear at the top of the WBBL standings, with a net run rate of 1.468. The Thunder suffer their first defeat of the season and sit third with four points from three matches and a net run rate of 0.739. Perth next face Melbourne Stars, while the Thunder turn to a Sydney derby against the Sixers at North Sydney Oval on Sunday. Both teams remain firmly in the race for a top-four finish, but Perth are now the early team to beat.
FAQs
Who won Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, WBBL Match 11?
Perth Scorchers Women won by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.
What was the final score in WBBL Match 11?
Perth Scorchers Women made 183/3 in 20 overs; Sydney Thunder Women were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Beth Mooney, for her unbeaten 80 off 55 balls.
Who took the most wickets in the match?
Alana King, with 4 for 35, including three wickets in the 19th over.
What does the result mean for the WBBL points table?
Perth stay unbeaten with three wins and six points at the top; Sydney Thunder drop to third with four points after their first defeat.
Conclusion
Perth’s win was built on two outstanding individual performances. Mooney’s calm, unbeaten 80 set up a total the Thunder could not chase, and King’s late spell made sure of it. The Thunder had their moments — Litchfield’s brisk start and the Harris-Wilson power surge — but they lost wickets at the wrong times and were bowled out with an over to spare. As the season’s first clash between unbeaten sides showed, the Scorchers are the early team to beat in WBBL 2026.
Full scorecard: Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, WBBL Match 11 — Cricbuzz
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