Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Knockout, Women's Big Bash League, 2025

Women's Big Bash League
Finished
, Yesterday
Perth Scorchers Women
PS W
173/5 (20)
Melbourne Stars Women
MS-W
145/9 (20)
PS W won by 28 runs
Perth Scorchers Women InningPS W Inning173/5 (20 ov)
Melbourne Stars Women InningMS-W Inning145/9 (20 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
0.2
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
0
0.3
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, and Meg Lanning hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
0.4
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1lb
0.5
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
1wd
0.6
Chloe Ainsworth to Rhys McKenna, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger full length on the leg stump, Chloe Ainsworth has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
4
0.6
Chloe Ainsworth to Rhys McKenna, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rhys McKenna hangs in the crease and caresses cut to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 1 (6 runs)
Rhys McKenna 4 (1)
Meg Lanning 0 (5)
Melbourne Stars Women 6/0
Chloe Ainsworth 1-0-5-0
0
1.1
Sophie Devine to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
1.2
Sophie Devine to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and strives to hit ramp shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
1.3
Sophie Devine to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Sophie Devine delivers fast ball at full length, Meg Lanning goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Meg Lanning to just 1 run.
0
1.4
Sophie Devine to Rhys McKenna, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rhys McKenna hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
1.5
Sophie Devine to Rhys McKenna, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Rhys McKenna hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
2
1.6
Sophie Devine to Rhys McKenna, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Rhys McKenna hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.
End of over 2 (3 runs)
Rhys McKenna 6 (4)
Meg Lanning 1 (8)
Melbourne Stars Women 9/0
Sophie Devine 1-0-3-0
Chloe Ainsworth 1-0-5-0
2
2.1
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, 2 runs, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
0
2.2
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, and Meg Lanning hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1lb
2.3
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, aims to slam defensive shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
1wd
2.4
Chloe Ainsworth to Rhys McKenna, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Rhys McKenna with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
w
2.4
Rhys McKenna runout (C Ainsworth / KM Mack) 7 (5) Chloe Ainsworth to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, runout (C Ainsworth / KM Mack), Run out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Oh, what a disaster! Rhys McKenna hangs in the crease, tucks it straight to long on and calls for 2 runs, but Katie Mack threw it right on time, Chloe Ainsworth got hold of the ball, and shattered the stumps. Rhys McKenna was found short of the crease. Run out!!
0
2.5
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, edged!! and the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
2.6
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 3 (5 runs)
Meg Lanning 3 (13)
Amy Jones 0 (0)
Melbourne Stars Women 14/1
Chloe Ainsworth 2-0-9-0
Sophie Devine 1-0-3-0
1wd
3.1
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, Sophie Devine has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
4
3.1
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Amy Jones hangs in the crease, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.
0
3.2
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
0
3.3
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, and Amy Jones hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
3.4
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
3.5
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sophie Devine bowls a sharp delivery, and Amy Jones hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1wd
3.6
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Amy Jones with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
3.6
Sophie Devine to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 4 (10 runs)
Amy Jones 8 (6)
Meg Lanning 3 (13)
Melbourne Stars Women 24/1
Sophie Devine 2-0-13-0
Chloe Ainsworth 2-0-9-0
1
4.1
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
0
4.2
Chloe Ainsworth to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
4.3
Chloe Ainsworth to Amy Jones, 1 run, Chloe Ainsworth delivers fast ball at good length, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Amy Jones to just 1 run.
1
4.4
Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Meg Lanning goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
4.5
Chloe Ainsworth to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
4.6
Chloe Ainsworth to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Amy Jones hangs in the crease, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
Amy Jones 13 (10)
Meg Lanning 5 (15)
Melbourne Stars Women 31/1
Chloe Ainsworth 3-0-16-0
Sophie Devine 2-0-13-0
1
5.1
Ruby Strange to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
4
5.2
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones goes forward, hits it to the long on, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.
0
5.3
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
5.4
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
1
5.5
Ruby Strange to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1wd
5.6
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Amy Jones no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
5.6
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Excellent fielding effort by the bowler.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Amy Jones 18 (14)
Meg Lanning 7 (17)
Melbourne Stars Women 39/1
Ruby Strange 1-0-8-0
Chloe Ainsworth 3-0-16-0
1wd
6.1
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Meg Lanning with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
6.1
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
6.2
Alana King to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
2
6.3
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
1
6.4
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 1 run, slider, good length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
6.5
Alana King to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
6.6
Alana King to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, and Meg Lanning hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
End of over 7 (7 runs)
Meg Lanning 11 (21)
Amy Jones 20 (16)
Melbourne Stars Women 46/1
Alana King 1-0-7-0
Ruby Strange 1-0-8-0
0
7.1
Amy Edgar to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
7.2
Amy Edgar to Amy Jones, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
7.3
Amy Edgar to Amy Jones, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
7.4
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
7.5
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, Six, Six !! arm ball is delivered on the stumps, full length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!
1
7.6
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Amy Edgar delivers off break ball at good length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Meg Lanning to just 1 run.
End of over 8 (18 runs)
Meg Lanning 22 (24)
Amy Jones 27 (19)
Melbourne Stars Women 64/1
Amy Edgar 1-0-18-0
Alana King 1-0-7-0
4
8.1
Alana King to Meg Lanning, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
8.2
Alana King to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
8.3
Alana King to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
4
8.4
Alana King to Meg Lanning, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and caresses inside out shot to long off, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
8.5
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Alana King delivers flipper at full length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
8.6
Alana King to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Amy Jones 28 (20)
Meg Lanning 31 (29)
Melbourne Stars Women 74/1
Alana King 2-0-17-0
Amy Edgar 1-0-18-0
4
9.1
Lilly Mills to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Amy Jones elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1
9.2
Lilly Mills to Amy Jones, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
4
9.3
Lilly Mills to Meg Lanning, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning goes back and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
9.4
Lilly Mills to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Meg Lanning goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
9.5
Lilly Mills to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
9.6
Lilly Mills to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Lilly Mills delivers arm ball at good length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Meg Lanning to just 1 run.
End of over 10 (12 runs)
Meg Lanning 37 (32)
Amy Jones 34 (23)
Melbourne Stars Women 86/1
Lilly Mills 1-0-12-0
Alana King 2-0-17-0
0
10.1
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
10.2
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Amy Edgar delivers off break ball at full length, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
10.3
Amy Edgar to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Edgar delivers off break ball at full length, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Amy Jones to just 1 run.
1lb
10.4
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
0
10.5
Amy Edgar to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
10.6
Amy Edgar to Amy Jones, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Amy Jones 36 (26)
Meg Lanning 38 (35)
Melbourne Stars Women 90/1
Amy Edgar 2-0-21-0
Lilly Mills 1-0-12-0
4
11.1
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and caresses sloge sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
11.2
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1wd
11.3
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger back of length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Amy Jones no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
0
11.3
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, no run, Dot ball !! , fulltoss, on the stumps, Amy Jones hangs in the crease, dabs sweep with soft hands toward short fine leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
11.4
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Amy Jones hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
1wd
11.5
Ruby Strange to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, Ruby Strange has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
1
11.5
Ruby Strange to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
1
11.6
Ruby Strange to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Amy Jones 42 (31)
Meg Lanning 39 (36)
Melbourne Stars Women 99/1
Ruby Strange 2-0-17-0
Amy Edgar 2-0-21-0
1
12.1
Alana King to Amy Jones, 1 run, Amy Jones goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
12.2
Alana King to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
12.3
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
w
12.4
Amy Jones st B Mooney b A King 43 (33) Alana King to Amy Jones, no run, st B Mooney b A King, Stumped out !! legbreak, full length on the stumps, Amy Jones goes forward, tries to slam it, but Amy Jones fails to make contact with the ball, and Beth Mooney completes the stumping to send Amy Jones back to the dressing room.
1
12.5
Alana King to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Annabel Sutherland goes back to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
12.6
Alana King to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Alana King delivers legbreak at full length, Meg Lanning goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 13 (4 runs)
Meg Lanning 41 (39)
Annabel Sutherland 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars Women 103/2
Alana King 3-0-21-1
Ruby Strange 2-0-17-0
1
13.1
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
2
13.2
Amy Edgar to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs, Annabel Sutherland goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
13.3
Amy Edgar to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.4
Amy Edgar to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1wd
13.5
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, Amy Edgar has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
1
13.5
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Amy Edgar delivers off break ball at yorker, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Meg Lanning to just 1 run.
1
13.6
Amy Edgar to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 14 (7 runs)
Annabel Sutherland 5 (5)
Meg Lanning 43 (41)
Melbourne Stars Women 110/2
Amy Edgar 3-0-28-0
Alana King 3-0-21-1
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14.1
Annabel Sutherland c F Kemp b L Mills 5 (6) Lilly Mills to Annabel Sutherland, no run, c F Kemp b L Mills, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Annabel Sutherland who goes forward to play it towards long on that goes straight to Freya Kemp, who makes the catch for Annabel Sutherland's dismissal.
2
14.2
Lilly Mills to Maia Bouchier, 2 runs, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
w
14.3
Maia Bouchier c SFM Devine b L Mills 2 (2) Lilly Mills to Maia Bouchier, no run, c SFM Devine b L Mills, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Maia Bouchier hangs in the crease to take the gamble with push towards mid on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Sophie Devine. Leading to a soft dismissal.
4
14.4
Lilly Mills to Danielle Gibson, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
0
14.5
Lilly Mills to Danielle Gibson, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
14.6
Lilly Mills to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Danielle Gibson 5 (3)
Meg Lanning 43 (41)
Melbourne Stars Women 117/4
Lilly Mills 2-0-19-2
Amy Edgar 3-0-28-0
2
15.1
Amy Edgar to Danielle Gibson, 2 runs, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs. Dropped catch
1
15.2
Amy Edgar to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, Amy Edgar delivers off break ball at full length, Danielle Gibson hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Danielle Gibson to just 1 run.
0
15.3
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
4
15.4
Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, Four, Four !! , fulltoss, on the stumps, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
w
15.5
Danielle Gibson runout (B Mooney / C Ainsworth) 8 (5) Amy Edgar to Meg Lanning, 2 runs, runout (B Mooney / C Ainsworth), Run out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning hangs in the crease, slams cut towards deep cover and sets off for a quick double, but it was a suicidal one. Chloe Ainsworth collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, Beth Mooney takes the bails off, Danielle Gibson was miles away from the crease. Spectacular Run out!
0
15.6
Amy Edgar to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 16 (9 runs)
Kim Garth 0 (1)
Meg Lanning 49 (44)
Melbourne Stars Women 126/5
Amy Edgar 4-0-37-0
Lilly Mills 2-0-19-2
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16.1
Meg Lanning c B Mooney b C Ainsworth 49 (45) Chloe Ainsworth to Meg Lanning, no run, c B Mooney b C Ainsworth, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards slip, but the ball finds safe hands of Beth Mooney, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Meg Lanning is out.
4
16.2
Chloe Ainsworth to Georgia Prestwidge, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, delivers cut in the gap to the deep point for four.
4
16.3
Chloe Ainsworth to Georgia Prestwidge, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Georgia Prestwidge elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
0
16.4
Chloe Ainsworth to Georgia Prestwidge, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Georgia Prestwidge hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
16.5
Chloe Ainsworth to Georgia Prestwidge, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Georgia Prestwidge hangs in the crease, dabs it towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
0
16.6
Chloe Ainsworth to Georgia Prestwidge, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Georgia Prestwidge hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Georgia Prestwidge 8 (5)
Kim Garth 0 (1)
Melbourne Stars Women 134/6
Chloe Ainsworth 4-0-24-1
Amy Edgar 4-0-37-0
0
17.1
Sophie Devine to Kim Garth, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
17.2
Sophie Devine to Kim Garth, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, and Kim Garth hangs on and tries to hit uppercut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
17.3
Sophie Devine to Kim Garth, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kim Garth hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
w
17.4
Georgia Prestwidge c F Kemp b SFM Devine 8 (6) Sophie Devine to Georgia Prestwidge, no run, c F Kemp b SFM Devine, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Georgia Prestwidge hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, edged!! and flies straight to Freya Kemp, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Georgia Prestwidge.
1
17.5
Sophie Devine to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, Sophie Devine delivers slower ball at full length, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Sasha Maloney to just 1 run.
1
17.6
Sophie Devine to Kim Garth, 1 run, Sophie Devine delivers fast ball at full length, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Kim Garth 2 (5)
Sasha Maloney 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars Women 137/7
Sophie Devine 3-0-16-1
Chloe Ainsworth 4-0-24-1
1
18.1
Alana King to Kim Garth, 1 run, Kim Garth hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an legbreak delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
1
18.2
Alana King to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, Sasha Maloney goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
w
18.3
Kim Garth c L Mills b A King 3 (7) Alana King to Kim Garth, no run, c L Mills b A King, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, An unsuccessful attempt by Kim Garth who goes forward to play it towards long off that goes straight to Lilly Mills, who makes the catch for Kim Garth's dismissal.
1
18.4
Alana King to Maisy Gibson, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Maisy Gibson goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards slip for 1 run.
0
18.5
Alana King to Sasha Maloney, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, and Sasha Maloney hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
18.6
Alana King to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays sweep, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 19 (4 runs)
Sasha Maloney 3 (4)
Maisy Gibson 1 (1)
Melbourne Stars Women 141/8
Alana King 4-0-25-2
Sophie Devine 3-0-16-1
1
19.1
Sophie Devine to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, Sophie Devine delivers fast ball at full length, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at point for 1 run.
1
19.2
Sophie Devine to Maisy Gibson, 1 run, Sophie Devine delivers fast ball at good length, Maisy Gibson hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Maisy Gibson to just 1 run.
1
19.3
Sophie Devine to Sasha Maloney, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sasha Maloney hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
19.4
Sophie Devine to Maisy Gibson, 1 run, Maisy Gibson hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
w
19.5
Sasha Maloney c F Kemp b SFM Devine 5 (7) Sophie Devine to Sasha Maloney, no run, c F Kemp b SFM Devine, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Sasha Maloney as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards mid on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Freya Kemp for a soft dismissal.
0
19.6
Sophie Devine to Sophie Day, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Sophie Day hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
End of over 20 (4 runs)
Sophie Day 0 (1)
Maisy Gibson 3 (3)
Melbourne Stars Women 145/9
Sophie Devine 4-0-20-2
Alana King 4-0-25-2
Match Details
Date
2025-12-09 14:15 PM
Venue
W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth
Toss
Perth Scorchers Women elected to bat
Umpires
  • Claire Polosak
  • Roberto Howard
Tv Umpires
  • Stephen Dionysius
Match Referee
  • Charlie Burke