Scorchers Break the Trend in High-Stakes WBBL Knockout Clash
So, the big WBBL knockout game between the Perth Scorchers Women and the Melbourne Stars Women has kicked off, and things have already taken an interesting turn. In a tournament where almost every team has chosen to bowl first — seriously, 35 out of 40 games saw captains chasing — Sophie Devine has shaken things up. She won the flip and immediately decided that the Scorchers would bat first at the WACA. It was a bold call, but one that seems to have been made with plenty of confidence.
The Scorchers came into this match with momentum behind them, especially after winning their last two home games while batting first. Devine also mentioned that a used pitch was playing a role in that decision, hinting that setting a total might be the smarter approach today. And so far, the opening pair has settled nicely. Katie Mack and Beth Mooney walked out with real purpose, and within the first few overs, the scoreboard reflected that intent. Boundaries were found early, singles were rotated confidently, and before long, the partnership had sailed past 40 runs without any loss.
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Mooney, calm and steady as ever, kept things ticking with clever placement, while Mack brought a bit more aggression, picking up boundaries whenever the Stars’ bowlers missed their lines. The Stars did try to break into some rhythm — Rhys McKenna came steaming in, Sophie Day searched for turn, Kim Garth kept it tight — but nothing seemed to unsettle the Scorchers’ opening stand. Every over added something valuable, and the run rate stayed healthy, giving Perth exactly the kind of start they would’ve hoped for.
On the other side, the Stars arrived in Perth after a hectic travel schedule. Their finals spot wasn’t locked in until the very last ball of the previous day’s match, so Monday turned into a whirlwind of cross-country flights and a quick evening training session. But Annabel Sutherland was upbeat at the toss. She spoke about the excitement in the group, the energy they carried, and the hunger they brought — especially after finishing at the bottom of the table last season. With only one previous finals appearance in all WBBL history, this opportunity clearly means a lot.
As the knockout continues, the Scorchers are aiming to use their home advantage, familiar pitch conditions, and that rising wave of momentum. The Stars, meanwhile, are hoping their resilience and fresh confidence will spark something big. With a Challenger and Final waiting on the other side of this clash, everything is on the line — and the atmosphere feels every bit as intense as a knockout should.
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