Beth Mooney produced a masterclass century at Allan Border Field as her magnificent 105 off 73 balls led Perth Scorchers to a commanding 23-run victory over Brisbane Heat in the sixth match of Women’s Big Bash League 2025. The Scorchers posted 172 for 3 before bowling out the Heat for 149 in 19.1 overs. Mooney finished the match as she started it with a brilliant direct hit at the non-striker’s end to run out Nicola Hancock.
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers Women | 172 | 20.0 | 3 | Won by 23 runs |
| Brisbane Heat Women | 149 | 19.1 | 10 | Lost |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney | Perth Scorchers | Batter | 105 (73 balls, 13 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Katie Mack | Perth Scorchers | Batter | 31 (29 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) |
| Grace Harris | Brisbane Heat | Batter | 46 (30 balls, 4 fours, 7 sixes) |
| Chinelle Henry | Brisbane Heat | Batter | 39 (23 balls, 2 fours, 7 sixes) |
| Chloe Ainsworth | Perth Scorchers | Bowler | 2/34 (4 overs) |
| Sophie Devine | Perth Scorchers | Bowler | 2/32 (3 overs) |
Sources: Match scorecard data verified through ESPNcricinfo and SportsCafe
Key Moments
- Opening Partnership: Mooney and Katie Mack built an 89-run opening stand to give Scorchers a solid foundation
- Dropped Catches: Mooney was dropped on 32 by Charli Knott, while Mack was put down twice by Annie O’Neil and Knott
- Mooney’s Milestone: She brought up her half-century off 42 balls and reached her century in the penultimate over
- Harris Fights Back: Grace Harris, playing her first match after recovering from injury, struck 46 off 30 balls before being bowled
- Run Out Disaster: Jess Jonassen was run out for a golden duck in a mix-up with Charli Knott, leaving Heat at 84 for 4
- Match-Sealing Moment: Mooney finished the game with a brilliant direct hit to run out Nicola Hancock
Match Analysis
Mooney was at her composed best from the start, particularly severe on the leg side where she flicked several deliveries to the fence with ease. Her innings featured 13 boundaries and three sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 143.84.
The Heat’s fielding let them down badly, with multiple dropped catches proving costly. English import Paige Scholfield contributed 22 runs to continue the momentum after Mack’s dismissal.
In response, the Heat never recovered from losing early wickets despite Grace Harris’s aggressive counter-attack. Chinelle Henry provided late fireworks with 39 off 23 balls, but the target proved too steep after Jonassen’s run out left them at 84 for 4.
The Scorchers’ bowling attack, led by Chloe Ainsworth and captain Sophie Devine with two wickets each, kept the pressure on throughout. Amy Edgar and Alana King also bowled economically to restrict the Heat’s scoring rate.
What’s Next
This victory gets Perth Scorchers’ WBBL season up and running after their opening loss to Sydney Sixers. For Brisbane Heat, this marks their second consecutive defeat, and they’ll need to regroup quickly to bounce back in the tournament.
The Scorchers will take confidence from Mooney’s masterclass, while the Heat must address their fielding lapses and batting collapses if they want to climb up the WBBL standings.