Scorchers vs Renegades WBBL|12: Mooney 58*, Scorchers Win
Published on October 31, 2026
Summary Overview: Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Renegades by 9 wickets with 39 balls to spare in WBBL|12 at the WACA. Beth Mooney made 58 not out and Sophie Devine 47 not out after the Renegades slumped to 20 for 4. Georgia Wareham's 62 was in vain.
Who won? Perth Scorchers, by 9 wickets with 39 balls to spare at the WACA Ground, Perth. The Renegades made 136 for 6, and the Scorchers reached 138 for 1 in 13.3 overs.
Who starred? Captain Beth Mooney made 58 not out off 40 balls and was named Player of the Match. Sophie Devine hit 47 not out off 32 with three sixes, and the pair added an unbroken 124.
What went wrong for the Renegades? They collapsed to 20 for 4 inside six overs. Nicole Faltum (48) and Georgia Wareham (62) rebuilt with a stand of 113, but the total was well short.
What does it mean? The Scorchers go top of the table on net run rate after their first game. The Renegades have lost both of their games.
Match Report: Early Wickets, Then a Mooney and Devine Masterclass
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 match, each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team wins by wickets when it chases down the target; "9 wickets" means the Scorchers lost only one wicket.
Renegades' Innings: 20 for 4, Then a Rebuild
Mooney won the toss and chose to bowl, and her seamers made the most of it. Chloe Ainsworth removed Hayley Matthews, caught by Freya Kemp, and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana had Sophie Molineux caught for 1. Ainsworth then bowled Courtney Webb, and Alana King trapped Tess Flintoff lbw. The Renegades were 20 for 4 in the sixth over.
Nicole Faltum and Georgia Wareham then batted for almost 14 overs together, adding 113 off 84 balls. Wareham hit eight fours and a six in 62 off 39 before Devine had her caught in the 19th over, and Sana bowled Faltum for 48 soon after. The Renegades finished on 136 for 6.
Scorchers' Chase: Mooney and Devine in Control
Tayla Vlaeminck bowled Katie Mack for 9 in the third over, but that was the Renegades' only success. Mooney and Sophie Devine added an unbroken 124 off 67 balls.
Mooney hit nine fours in 58 not out off 40, and Devine struck four fours and three sixes in 47 not out off 32. The Renegades also gave away 24 extras, including 15 wides, and the Scorchers won with more than six overs left.
Turning Point: The First Five Overs
At 20 for 4 after 5.1 overs, the Renegades were in deep trouble. The Faltum and Wareham stand rescued them from a very low score, but 136 proved nowhere near enough against Mooney and Devine.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Beth Mooney (c, wk) | Perth Scorchers | 58* (40), 9 fours, Player of the Match |
| Sophie Devine | Perth Scorchers | 47* (32), 4 fours, 3 sixes, and 1 for 21 |
| Chloe Ainsworth | Perth Scorchers | 2 for 22 (4 overs) |
| Fatima Sana | Perth Scorchers | 2 for 27 (4 overs, 1 maiden) |
| Alana King | Perth Scorchers | 1 for 35 (4 overs) |
| Georgia Wareham | Melbourne Renegades | 62 (39), 8 fours, 1 six |
| Nicole Faltum (wk) | Melbourne Renegades | 48 (49), 4 fours |
| Tayla Vlaeminck | Melbourne Renegades | 1 for 29 (4 overs) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Renegades' collapse | 20 for 4 (5.1 overs) |
| Faltum and Wareham stand | 113 off 84 balls for the 5th wicket |
| Renegades total | 136 for 6 (20 overs) |
| Vlaeminck's breakthrough | Scorchers 14 for 1 (2.4 overs) |
| Mooney and Devine stand | 124* off 67 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Scorchers win | 138 for 1 (13.3 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 4 overs |
| Melbourne Renegades | 16 for 2 |
| Perth Scorchers | 34 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Perth Scorchers | Beth Mooney (c, wk), Katie Mack, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar |
| Melbourne Renegades | Courtney Webb, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux (c), Tess Flintoff, Georgia Wareham, Nicole Faltum (wk), Chloe Tryon, Deandra Dottin, Annie Wikman, Milly Illingworth, Tayla Vlaeminck |
Bench: Perth Scorchers: Ines McKeon, Ebony Hoskin, Ruby Strange. Melbourne Renegades: Olivia Porter, Sophie Reid, Sara Kennedy, Lucy Wilson.
WBBL|12 Table After Match 5
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Perth Scorchers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.422 |
| Sydney Thunder | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.335 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.050 |
| Sydney Sixers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.150 |
| Melbourne Stars | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.075 |
| Brisbane Heat | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.150 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.900 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.265 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local | IST |
| 6 | Sun, Nov 1 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 3:40 PM AEDT | 10:10 AM |
| 7 | Sun, Nov 1 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 2 | Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM |
| 9 | Wed, Nov 4 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM |
For Pakistan, subtract 30 minutes from the IST times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades?
- Perth Scorchers, by 9 wickets with 39 balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Beth Mooney, for her 58 not out off 40 balls.
Who top-scored for the Renegades?
- Georgia Wareham, with 62 off 39 balls.
How many games have the Renegades lost?
- Both of their first two games, against Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers.
When do the Scorchers play next?
- Monday, November 2, 2026, against Melbourne Stars at Junction Oval (7:10 PM AEDT, 1:40 PM IST).
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