The Women’s Big Bash League 2025 produced another high-quality encounter BRH-W Vs PRS-w as the Perth Scorchers Women defeated the Brisbane Heat Women by 23 runs at the Allan Border Field. A breathtaking century from Beth Mooney illuminated the evening, steering Perth to a clinical victory and underlining their championship ambitions early in the season.
After being asked to bat first , Perth Scorcher got of steady Start, Beth Mooney and kaite Mack add 89 runs together for the first wicket, Mack compusre innings 31 runs off 29 deliveries while Beth Mooney played a sensational knock of 105 runs off 73 balls, laced with 13 fours and 3 sixes. Her elegant timing and smart placement left Brisbane’s bowlers with few answers. Mooney’s innings was one of pure class, blending composure and aggression perfectly.
Meanwhile , supported by Paige Scholfield at the end 22 runs off 26 deliveries , the Scorchers ended their innings 172/3 in 20 overs, while Sophie Devine and Freya Kemp unbeaten on 3.
Lucy Hamilton is stand out bowler for Brisbane Heat took 2/28 in 4 overs, while Jess Jonassen get 1 wicket.
Chasing 173 , Brisbane Heat innings began with shaky notes, when Nadine De Klerk dismissed on 3 by Chloe Anisworth gave perfect Start for Perth Scorcher , while Jemimah Rodrigues managed only 11 ,Grace Harris looked in excellent touch, smashing 46 runs off 30 balls with 8 fours , while Charli knott steady innings 32 runs off 30 balls and Jess Jonassen goes on first ball, from miscommunication running between wickets.
However , Chinelle Henry fought hard till the end with quick fire of 39 off 23 ,featuring three fours and three sixes The Scorchers’ disciplined bowling attack ensured that the Heat never fully recovered from mid-innings setbacks. ,they eventually Bowled out on 149 in 19.1 overs , and fall short by 23 runs .
Chloe Anisworth pick of the bowlers took 2/34 in 4 overs and Sophie Devine also chipped with 2 wickets while Ebony Hoskin and Amy Edgar gets 1 wicket each and four wickets fall from run out
BRH-W Vs PRS-W Match Highlights
Toss: Brisbane Heat Women won the toss and Opted to bowl first
Perth Scorcher innings: 172/3 in 20 overs
Top performer: Beth Mooney 105 runs off 73 deliveries, Lucy Hamilton 2/28 in 4 overs
Brisbane Heat innings: 149/10 in 19.1 overs
Top performer: Grace Harris 46 runs off 30 balls , Chloe Anisworth 2/34 in 4 overs.
Result: Perth Scorcher won by 23 runs
Player of the match: Beth Mooney 105 runs off 73 deliveries.