The game between the Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers was characterised by one of the narrowly decided finishes we’ve seen in WBBL this season, with the Scorchers defending 159/4 by just two runs. When chasing that total, the Strikers were left needing 13 runs off the final over with only one wicket remaining, but came up two runs short in a nail-biter.
Final-Over Drama: Strikers Fall Short
Chasing 160, the Adelaide Strikers needed 13 runs off the final over while having only one wicket in hand. The pressure got the better of Darcie Brown as she tried to sweep but top-edged the penultimate delivery.
Scorchers wicketkeeper Beth Mooney avoided a possible collision with non-striker Megan Schutt and coolly took the catch to seal a thrilling win for Perth.
Devine Shines With the Bat and Reaches 4000 WBBL Runs
Sophie Devine produced another outstanding performance for the Perth Scorchers. An unbeaten 49 anchored the innings and made her only the third player in WBBL history after Mooney and Ellyse Perry to pass 4000 career runs. Perth posted a competitive 159/4, with Devine’s knock proving crucial in the final outcome.
Adelaide’s Bowling Effort Led by Darcie Brown
Darcie Brown was the best of the bowlers for the Adelaide Strikers, demonstrating good control to finish with figures of 2/25 from her four overs. Her breakthroughs prevented Perth from taking the game away from the Strikers, who kept the chase reasonably in control until the last few overs.
Power Surge Collapse: Edgar’s Four-For Rocks the Strikers
The turning point of the game was Adelaide’s power surge, which saw the Scorchers tear through the Strikers’ batting order for only 6 runs with 4 wickets off two overs.
Amy Edgar bowled an eventful over with a team hat-trick, of which the second was a run-out. She finished the game in style, ending her figures at 4/25 and proving crucial for Perth’s defence.
Key Contributions From Wolvaardt and Penna
Despite the collapse, there were solid contributions for the Strikers earlier in their innings:
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Laura Wolvaardt hit a quickfire 41 off 36 deliveries.
Madeline Penna added a valuable 36
Their efforts kept Adelaide in the chase until the late-innings breakdown.
Whirlwind Conclusion: A Classic Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Contest
The collision of Perth Scorchers vs. Adelaide Strikers had it all for a high quality WBBL clash: high stakes, individual brilliance, and a nail-biting finish. The win marks the Scorchers’ third for the season while leaving the Strikers to mourn yet another chase slipping away.
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