Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2025 (WBBL|11) – Match 3
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM Local Time (Perth)
Venue: WACA Ground, Perth, Western Australia
Toss: Not yet held
Team News & Likely Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women (Likely XI)
According to ESPN and official squad announcements, the Scorchers are expected to field:
- Sophie Devine (c) – All-rounder
- Beth Mooney – Wicketkeeper-batter
- Chloe Piparo – Batter
- Maddy Darke – Wicketkeeper-batter
- Amy Edgar – Middle-order batter
- Mikayla Hinkley – Batter
- Freya Kemp – All-rounder (England)
- Alana King – Bowling all-rounder
- Chloe Ainsworth – Bowling all-rounder
- Ebony Hoskin – Bowler
- Lilly Mills – Bowler
Note: Freya Kemp replaced Chloe Tryon, who made herself available for South Africa’s series against Ireland.
Sydney Sixers Women (Likely XI)
Ashleigh Gardner has been appointed as the new captain ahead of WBBL|11, taking over from Ellyse Perry. Alyssa Healy will miss the season opener due to a thumb injury sustained during the Women’s World Cup semi-final against India.
Sydney Sixers expected lineup:
- Sophia Dunkley – Top-order batter (England)
- Elsa Hunter – Top-order batter
- Ashleigh Gardner (c) – All-rounder
- Ellyse Perry – All-rounder
- Amelia Kerr – All-rounder (New Zealand)
- Erin Burns – All-rounder
- Emma Manix-Geeves – Wicketkeeper
- Maitlan Brown – Bowler
- Lauren Cheatle – Bowler
- Courtney Sippel – Bowler
- Mady Villiers – Bowling all-rounder (England)
Key Absence: Alyssa Healy (thumb injury)
Venue & Pitch Report
WACA Ground Conditions
The WACA Ground in Perth is famous for its quick, bouncy pitches that favor fast bowlers. The surface typically offers good pace and carry, making it exciting for both batters and bowlers.
Expected Conditions:
- Weather: Perth typically experiences warm, dry weather in early November with temperatures around 26°C. Expect minimal rainfall with only about 4 rainy days and 14.9mm total rainfall during November.
- Pitch: Fast and bouncy, helping pace bowlers early on
- Batting: Good bounce rewards stroke-makers, but batters need to adjust to extra pace
- Bowling: Seamers get movement and bounce; spinners come into play later
Players to Watch
Batters
| Player | Team | Role | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | Perth Scorchers | Captain, All-rounder | Powerful striker who leads from the front |
| Beth Mooney | Perth Scorchers | Wicketkeeper-batter | Experienced opener with excellent T20 record |
| Ellyse Perry | Sydney Sixers | All-rounder | World-class player with bat and ball |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Sydney Sixers | Captain, All-rounder | New captain looking to make strong start |
| Chloe Piparo | Perth Scorchers | Batter | She’s scored 155 runs at an average of 57.5 across her last four matches against the Sydney Sixers |
Bowlers
| Player | Team | Role | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alana King | Perth Scorchers | Leg-spinner | Experienced spinner on bouncy WACA pitch |
| Freya Kemp | Perth Scorchers | Pace all-rounder | English player making WBBL debut for Scorchers |
| Maitlan Brown | Sydney Sixers | Fast bowler | Effective seamer who exploits pace-friendly conditions |
| Lauren Cheatle | Sydney Sixers | Left-arm pace | Can swing the new ball early |
| Amelia Kerr | Sydney Sixers | Leg-spinner | Top-class New Zealand all-rounder |
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
The Perth Scorchers have won eight of their last 10 WBBL matches against the Sydney Sixers, giving them a clear psychological advantage.
Ashleigh Gardner is three wickets away from becoming the first Sydney Sixers player to take 100 wickets in the WBBL, adding extra motivation for the new captain.
Recent Form:
- Perth Scorchers: Strong record at home venue
- Sydney Sixers: Building momentum with new captain
What to Expect
This opening-round clash promises exciting cricket on the famous WACA pitch. Perth Scorchers start as favorites given their dominant recent record against the Sixers and home advantage.
However, Sydney Sixers have quality players like Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, and Amelia Kerr who can change the game. The absence of Alyssa Healy is a blow, but Emma Manix-Geeves gets an opportunity to shine.
The WACA’s pace and bounce will test both batting lineups early. Expect the toss to be important – teams may prefer chasing under lights.
Prediction: Perth Scorchers have the edge due to home conditions and recent dominance over the Sixers, but Sydney’s star-studded lineup makes this a close contest. The team that handles the bouncy pitch better will likely win.
Match Start: November 9, 2025, 2:30 PM (Perth) / Check local timings