Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women: WBBL 2026 Match Preview, Prediction and Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women will look to extend their unbeaten start to the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 when they face Adelaide Strikers Women in Match 22 on Saturday, November 14. The match is scheduled to be played at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth, where the home side will aim to make the most of familiar conditions and protect its place at the top of the standings.
Perth have won all five of their matches so far, collecting 10 points and building an impressive net run rate of +1.469. Adelaide, by contrast, have had a more uneven campaign: two wins and two defeats from four games leave them fifth with four points. The Scorchers enter as favourites, but the Strikers have enough experience and match-winning talent to make this a competitive contest.
PS W vs AS W Match Details
Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, Match 22
Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Venue: W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth
Team Form and Match Outlook
Perth’s perfect record reflects a side that has found a strong balance between batting depth and bowling variety. Their results have also given them a valuable cushion at the top of the table, although maintaining that momentum will require another disciplined performance. A strong start with the bat could put pressure on Adelaide, while early wickets would allow the Scorchers’ bowlers to dictate the pace of the game.
The Strikers have had mixed results, but their position in the standings does not tell the whole story. With established international players in their lineup, they can challenge any opponent if their top order settles in and the bowlers make effective use of Perth’s conditions. Adelaide’s key task will be to avoid a slow start and keep the Scorchers from turning a promising position into a commanding one.
W.A.C.A. Ground Pitch Report
The W.A.C.A. Ground is traditionally associated with pace and bounce. Its hard surface can offer fast bowlers useful carry, giving the wicketkeeper a chance to stay busy and making well-directed short-pitched deliveries difficult to handle. Seamers who hit a consistent length may be rewarded, particularly during the early overs.
Batters should be prepared to spend time adjusting before playing expansive shots. Once they get used to the pace and bounce, the surface can still allow confident stroke-making, but mistimed attacks may bring wickets. The toss could therefore be important: the team winning it may prefer to bowl first, assess the conditions and then set a target with a clearer idea of how the pitch is behaving. Weather and the exact match-day surface can influence that decision, so both sides will need to adapt quickly.
Predicted Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women
Katie Mack, Ines McKeon, Sophie Devine (captain), Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley (wicketkeeper), Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar.
Adelaide Strikers Women
Maia Bouchier, Emma de Broughe, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (captain), Madeline Penna, Ellie Johnston (wicketkeeper), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Megan Schutt.
These are predicted lineups and may change depending on team strategy, player fitness and conditions. The balance of both squads suggests a contest between Perth’s strong current form and Adelaide’s international quality.
Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine
Perth captain Sophie Devine is a leading candidate to shape the match with the bat. She has been scoring consistently during the tournament and offers the Scorchers both stability and acceleration. Devine can build an innings when early wickets fall, but she is also capable of raising the scoring rate quickly once set. That flexibility makes her especially valuable in a match where the pitch may require batters to assess conditions before attacking.
For Adelaide, finding a way to limit Devine’s time at the crease will be a central challenge. The Strikers may look to use their pace options early and change their lines and lengths rather than allow her to settle into a predictable rhythm.
Probable Best Bowler: Alana King
Leg-spinner Alana King has been among Perth’s most effective bowlers this season. She has taken nine wickets in five matches, averaging 14.33, and has already recorded a four-wicket haul. Across 20 overs, she has conceded 129 runs, underlining her ability to combine wicket-taking threat with control.
King’s role could become particularly important if Adelaide’s batters build a partnership. A change of pace and flight can disrupt timing, while her record suggests she is capable of breaking through when the Scorchers need a wicket. The Strikers will need to rotate the strike and avoid allowing her to dictate long spells.
PS W vs AS W Prediction
Match prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to win. Perth’s unbeaten run, home-ground advantage and strong net run rate make them the more convincing choice heading into this fixture. Their in-form captain and King’s wicket-taking ability give them match-winners in both departments, while the pace-friendly W.A.C.A. conditions may suit their bowling attack.
Adelaide can still upset the prediction if its top order handles the bounce and its bowlers strike early. A competitive total or a strong opening spell could put pressure on the hosts. However, based on current form and the available team balance, Perth Scorchers Women appear better placed to continue their winning run and strengthen their position at the top of the WBBL 2026 table.
