Scorchers vs Stars WBBL|12: Devine 55, Scorchers Win by 6 Wkts
Published on November 8, 2026
Summary Overview: Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets with 30 balls to spare in WBBL|12 at North Sydney Oval to stay unbeaten. Player of the Match Sophie Devine, who retired hurt in her last game, took 2 for 18 and hit 55 off 24 balls. Meg Lanning's 56 for the Stars was not enough.
Who won? Perth Scorchers, by 6 wickets with 30 balls to spare at North Sydney Oval, Sydney. The Stars made 136 for 6, and the Scorchers reached 137 for 4 in 15 overs.
Who starred? Sophie Devine took 2 for 18, including the wicket of Meg Lanning, then hit eight fours and three sixes in 55 off 24 balls. She was named Player of the Match.
Is Devine fit? Yes. She retired hurt while batting against the Sydney Thunder on Thursday, but she played a full part here with both bat and ball.
What does it mean? The Scorchers have won all four of their games and go back to the top of the table, just ahead of the Sydney Sixers on net run rate. The Stars have now lost four of their five.
Match Report: Devine Does It All
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; "6 wickets" means the Scorchers lost only four.
Stars' Innings: Lanning Fights, King Strangles
Stars captain Meg Lanning won the toss and chose to bat. She and Rhys McKenna (12) put on 38, but Fatima Sana bowled McKenna, and the Scorchers then squeezed the Stars. Leg-spinner Alana King bowled four overs for just 12 runs, and Chloe Ainsworth three for 13.
Amy Edgar trapped Amy Jones lbw, Devine bowled Annabel Sutherland (14 off 9), Mooney ran out Naomi Stalenberg, and Edgar removed Dani Gibson. The Stars were 95 for 5 in the 15th over.
Lanning hit 10 fours in 56 off 46 before Devine had her caught by Chloe Piparo at 105 for 6. Georgia Prestwidge hit two sixes in 23 not out off 11, adding 31 with Charlie Dean (10 not out), and the Stars finished on 136 for 6.
Scorchers' Chase: Devine's Blitz
Sophie Day bowled Katie Mack for 2, but Sophie Devine then took over. She and captain Beth Mooney added 72 off just 31 balls, with Devine scoring 55 of them off 24. The Scorchers were 66 for 1 after six overs, and the chase was all but over.
Day had Devine caught by Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland bowled Freya Kemp, and Garth removed Mooney (28 off 24), but Mikayla Hinkley (24 not out) and Chloe Piparo (14 not out) added an unbroken 28 to finish the job in the 15th over.
Turning Point: The Devine and Mooney Stand
The Stars needed early wickets to defend 136. Instead, Devine and Mooney added 72 in 31 balls, and by the time Devine was out, the Scorchers needed just 51 from 75 balls.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Sophie Devine | Perth Scorchers | 55 (24), 8 fours, 3 sixes, and 2 for 18 (3 overs), Player of the Match |
| Alana King | Perth Scorchers | 0 for 12 (4 overs), plus a catch |
| Amy Edgar | Perth Scorchers | 2 for 33 (3 overs) |
| Beth Mooney (c, wk) | Perth Scorchers | 28 (24), 4 fours, plus a run-out |
| Mikayla Hinkley | Perth Scorchers | 24* (19), 3 fours |
| Meg Lanning (c) | Melbourne Stars | 56 (46), 10 fours |
| Georgia Prestwidge | Melbourne Stars | 23* (11), 2 fours, 2 sixes |
| Sophie Day | Melbourne Stars | 2 for 34 (4 overs) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Lanning and McKenna opening stand | 38 off 39 balls |
| Stars in trouble | 95 for 5 (14.4 overs) |
| Lanning out | 105 for 6 (17.1 overs) |
| Stars total | 136 for 6 (20 overs) |
| Devine and Mooney stand | 72 off 31 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Scorchers after six overs | 66 for 1 |
| Hinkley and Piparo finish | 28* off 29 balls |
| Scorchers win | 137 for 4 (15 overs) |
After Six Overs
| Team | Score |
| Melbourne Stars | 36 for 0 |
| Perth Scorchers | 66 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 Stars | Meg Lanning (c), Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Naomi Stalenberg, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day |
Both teams were unchanged.
WBBL|12 Table After Match 16
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Perth Scorchers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.659 |
| Sydney Sixers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.316 |
| Sydney Thunder | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.481 |
| Brisbane Heat | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.020 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.555 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.483 |
| Melbourne Stars | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.611 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.557 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. A team that is bowled out is counted as having faced its full overs.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local | IST | ET |
| 17 | Tue, Nov 10 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 18 | Wed, Nov 11 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | WACA Ground, Perth | 4:10 PM AWST | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 19 | Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 3:40 PM AEDT | 10:10 AM | 11:40 PM (Wed) |
| 20 | Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
For Pakistan, subtract 30 minutes from the IST times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars?
- Perth Scorchers, by 6 wickets with 30 balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Sophie Devine, for 55 off 24 balls and 2 for 18.
Is Sophie Devine fit?
- Yes. After retiring hurt against the Thunder, she bowled three overs and top-scored in this match.
Who is top of the WBBL|12 table?
- Perth Scorchers, ahead of the Sydney Sixers on net run rate. Both have won four from four.
When do the Scorchers play next?
- Wednesday, November 11, against the Sydney Thunder at the WACA Ground, Perth.
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