Perth Scorchers Women enter Match 18 sitting pretty at the high of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 points table, holding an unbeaten report with 4 wins out of 4 matches, 8 points, and a dominant Web Run Rate of +1.659. Sydney Thunder Women discover themselves in third place with 4 points from their 4 video games (2 wins and a couple of losses), carrying a web run fee of +0.481.
Whereas Perth have set the benchmark in the opening leg of the event, the Thunder remain firmly inside the highest four and shall be eager to close the hole on the leaders with a statement efficiency away from residence. The competition sets up an intriguing rematch after their current conflict at Drummoyne Oval, where the Scorchers pulled off a 17-run victory. The Scorchers’ high order has been in supreme rhythm, led by Beth Mooney’s prolific scoring and supported by Sophie Devine’s match-winning capabilities with both bat and ball.
Whereas momentum closely favors the undefeated residence facet, Sydney Thunder have enough firepower with the likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, and bowler Samantha Bates to disrupt Perth’s streak if they strike early and management the center overs in opposition to Devine and Alana King.
Squads:
Perth Scorchers Women’s Cricket Group
Beth Mooney (C), Sophie Devine, Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Friday, Ebony Hoskin, Freya Kemp, Alana King, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Ruby Unusual
Sydney Thunder Women’s Cricket Group
Phoebe Litchfield (C), Jemma Barsby, Sam Bates, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Nicola Hancock, Laura Harris, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 25
- Sydney Thunder Won – 11
- Perth Scorchers Won – 13
- NR – 1
In their 25 head-to-head encounters, Perth Scorchers maintain a slight edge on this rivalry with 13 victories in comparison with Sydney Thunder’s 11, alongside a single match ending in a no-result. That razor-thin margin highlights just how competitive these two groups have been over time, establishing another tight contest as they conflict again.
Where to watch: Match 18 – Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Venue – Western Australia Cricket Association Floor, Perth
Dwell Streaming Details:
India and Subcontinent –
Broadcast: Star Sports Community
Dwell Streaming: Jio Hotstar/Fancode
Australia –
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Dwell Streaming: 7Plus, Kayo Sports, CA Dwell
United Kingdom –
Dwell Streaming: NOW TV/ SKY Sports App
United States –
Dwell Streaming: Willow TV/Prime Video
New Zealand –
Broadcast: Sky Sport New Zealand
Source: femalecricket.com
