AS-W vs PS-W (32nd Match) Highlights
In this article, we will discuss the 32nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024-25 season, where the Adelaide Strikers Women faced off against the Perth Scorchers Women at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.
The AS-W defeated the PS-W by 30 runs in the 32nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League on November 19, 2024. The Strikers posted a total of 169/6 in their 20 overs, with strong contributions from their batters. The Scorchers were unable to chase down the target, finishing their innings on 139/8.
The Adelaide Strikers Women strutted their stuff and outclassed the Perth Scorchers Women, bagging a 30-run victory in the 32nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League. Who needs subtlety when you can dominate like that?
The AS-W ignited their innings with a blazing start, courtesy of openers Smriti Mandhana and Katie Mack. Mandhana, in particular, unleashed a flurry of boundaries, scoring a rapid 41 runs. The middle order hit a rough patch, crumbling like a cookie under pressure and halting the run flow in a blink.
A late surge from Laura Wolvaardt and Orla Prendergast rekindled the Strikers’ hopes. Wolvaardt, in particular, played a pivotal role in the final overs, scoring a swift 34 runs to propel the team to a competitive total of 169/6.
The PS-W were unable to chase down the target, despite some valiant efforts from their batters. The Strikers’ bowlers, led by Megan Schutt, were too strong for the Scorchers, bowling them out for 139 runs.Schutt’s impressive bowling performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
The Perth Scorchers Women struggled to chase down the target of 170 runs, eventually being bowled out for 139 runs. The Scorchers’ innings got off to a disastrous start, losing their top three batters within the first three overs. Beth Mooney, who was in good form, was the only bright spot for the Scorchers, scoring a quickfire 67 runs.
However, the Scorchers’ middle order failed to capitalize on Mooney’s start, with the likes of Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday unable to make a significant impact. The Strikers’ bowlers, led by Megan Schutt and Anesu Mushangwe, were relentless, taking regular wickets and putting the Scorchers under constant pressure. Schutt, in particular, was outstanding, taking four wickets and conceding just 19 runs.
Ultimately, the Scorchers’ inability to build partnerships and the pressure exerted by the Strikers’ bowlers proved too much for them to handle, resulting in a 30-run defeat.
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Scoreboard
Adelaide Strikers Women – 169/6 (20)
Perth Scorchers Women – 139/8 (20/20)
Result – Strikers won by 30 runs
Player of the Match – Megan Schutt
AS-W vs PS-W Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers Women
Smriti Mandhana, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath(C), Bridget Patterson(WK), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe
Perth Scorchers Women
Maddy Darke, Beth Mooney(WK), Dayalan Hemalatha, Amy Edgar, Sophie Devine(C), Brooke Halliday, Mikayla Hinkley, Carly Leeson, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Ebony Hoskin
Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.