Thunder vs Scorchers WBBL|12: Mooney 80*, Scorchers Win by 17
Published on November 5, 2026
Summary Overview: Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Thunder by 17 runs in WBBL|12 at Drummoyne Oval in a clash of unbeaten teams. Player of the Match Beth Mooney made 80 not out off 55, Sophie Devine retired hurt on 42, and Alana King took 4 for 35, including three wickets in the final over.
Who won? Perth Scorchers, by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. The Scorchers made 183 for 2, and the Sydney Thunder were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.
Who starred? Captain Beth Mooney batted through the innings for 80 not out off 55 balls and was named Player of the Match. Leg-spinner Alana King took 4 for 35, including three wickets in the final over.
What happened to Sophie Devine? Devine retired hurt on 42 during the Scorchers' innings. She returned to bowl three overs later in the game and took 2 for 31.
What does it mean? The Scorchers have won all three of their games and go top of the WBBL|12 table. It is the Thunder's first defeat after two wins.
Match Report: Mooney Leads, King Finishes
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 match, each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A batter who retires hurt leaves the field injured or unwell and is not counted as out. A team that is bowled out has lost all ten wickets before its overs run out.
Scorchers' Innings: Mooney Bats Through
Thunder captain Phoebe Litchfield won the toss and chose to bowl. Beth Mooney and Katie Mack (10) put on 51 before Jemma Barsby had Mack stumped in the sixth over.
Mooney and Sophie Devine then added 85 off 66 balls. Devine made 42 off 39, with three fours and a six, before she retired hurt. Freya Kemp came in and smashed three sixes in 30 off 10 balls, adding 40 off 15 with Mooney, before Hannah Darlington had her caught in the final over.
Mooney finished on 80 not out off 55, with eight fours and a six, and the Scorchers posted 183 for 2. The Thunder also gave away 20 extras.
Thunder's Chase: King's Final Over
The chase started badly. Chloe Ainsworth bowled Georgia Voll with the first ball of the innings.
Phoebe Litchfield hit back, with five fours and a six in 34 off 19, and she added 41 with Anika Learoyd (22) and 45 with Heather Knight. But Devine trapped Learoyd lbw, Ainsworth had Litchfield caught, and Fatima Sana trapped Nadine de Klerk lbw. Devine then had Knight (27) stumped, and the Thunder were 101 for 5 in the 13th over.
Tahlia Wilson (25) and Laura Harris gave the Thunder hope with 43 off 18 balls. Harris hit two sixes in 29 off 12, but King bowled her at 144 for 6, with 40 still needed from 26 balls. Amy Edgar removed Wilson, and in the 19th over King took three wickets in four balls, bowling Hannah Darlington and Samantha Bates and having Jemma Barsby caught. The Thunder were all out for 166, with an over unused.
Turning Point: King Bowls Laura Harris
When Laura Harris was hitting freely, the Thunder had a real chance. King's wicket of Harris, followed by her three-wicket final over, meant the Thunder lost their last five wickets for 22 runs.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Beth Mooney (c, wk) | Perth Scorchers | 80* (55), 8 fours, 1 six, plus a stumping, Player of the Match |
| Alana King | Perth Scorchers | 4 for 35 (4 overs) |
| Sophie Devine | Perth Scorchers | 42 (39), retired hurt, and 2 for 31 (3 overs) |
| Freya Kemp | Perth Scorchers | 30 (10), 2 fours, 3 sixes |
| Chloe Ainsworth | Perth Scorchers | 2 for 24 (4 overs) |
| Phoebe Litchfield (c) | Sydney Thunder | 34 (19), 5 fours, 1 six |
| Laura Harris | Sydney Thunder | 29 (12), 3 fours, 2 sixes |
| Heather Knight | Sydney Thunder | 27 (26) |
| Jemma Barsby | Sydney Thunder | 1 for 18 (3 overs) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Mooney and Mack opening stand | 51 for the 1st wicket |
| Mooney and Devine stand | 85 off 66 balls |
| Mooney and Kemp finish | 40 off 15 balls |
| Scorchers total | 183 for 2 (20 overs) |
| Voll out first ball | Thunder 0 for 1 |
| Thunder in trouble | 101 for 5 (12.4 overs) |
| Wilson and Harris stand | 43 off 18 balls for the 6th wicket |
| King bowls Harris | 144 for 6, needing 40 from 26 balls |
| King's final over | 3 wickets in 4 balls |
| Thunder all out | 166 (19 overs) |
After Six Overs
| Team | Score |
| Perth Scorchers | 51 for 1 |
| Sydney Thunder | 48 for 2 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Sydney Thunder | Phoebe Litchfield (c), Georgia Voll, Anika Learoyd, Heather Knight, Laura Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Jemma Barsby, Hannah Darlington, Lauren Bell, Sam Bates |
| Perth Scorchers | Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (c, wk), Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar |
Both teams were unchanged.
WBBL|12 Table After Match 11
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Perth Scorchers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.468 |
| Sydney Sixers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.250 |
| Sydney Thunder | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.739 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.175 |
| Melbourne Stars | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.300 |
| Brisbane Heat | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.347 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.385 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.792 |
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 20 overs.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local | IST | ET |
| 12 | Fri, Nov 6 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 15 | Sun, Nov 8 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 1:40 PM AEDT | 8:10 AM | 9:40 PM (Sat) |
| 16 | Sun, Nov 8 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 5:10 PM AEDT | 11:40 AM | 1:10 AM |
For Pakistan, subtract 30 minutes from the IST times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers?
- Perth Scorchers, by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Beth Mooney, for her 80 not out off 55 balls.
Is Sophie Devine injured?
- She retired hurt on 42 while batting, but she came back to bowl three overs and took 2 for 31. There was no update on her fitness at the time of writing.
Who is top of the WBBL|12 table?
- Perth Scorchers, with three wins from three. The Sydney Sixers are also unbeaten, with two wins from two.
When do the Scorchers play next?
- Sunday, November 8, against the Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval.
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