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Perth Scorchers Women play Adelaide Strikers Women in WBBL|12 Match 22. The match is at the WACA Ground in Perth on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The official local listing says the first ball is at 4:10 PM AWST. That is 1:40 PM IST. See the official fixture listing.
Perth have started strongly. They are unbeaten in their first four matches. Beth Mooney has led the batting. Sophie Devine and Alana King have made an impact with the ball. Perth also beat Sydney Thunder by 17 runs on 5 November. Read the official match report.
Adelaide have two wins and two losses. They beat Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets on 10 November. Emma de Broughe made 41. Maia Bouchier made 26. Laura Wolvaardt made 27. Read the scorecard.
This PS W vs AS W Fantasy Team Prediction uses current squad evidence. It does not claim an app role or a guaranteed result. It is also an editorial PS W vs AS W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 22nd T20 for readers who want scenario-based options. The six scenarios can also guide a PS W vs AS W Hero11 Team or a PS W vs AS W Best Dream11 Team after the toss.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women |
| Match number | 22nd match |
| Series | Womens Big Bash League, 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
| Date | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
| Time | 1:40 PM IST |
| Local time | 4:10 PM AWST |
| Venue | W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth |
| Status | Pre-toss draft |
The 1:40 PM IST time is from the fixture brief. The Perth club lists 4:10 PM local. These times match. Check the official ticket notice.
Team Form: Perth Scorchers Women
| Date | Match | Result | Fantasy angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 | vs Melbourne Stars | Won. Official highlights confirm Perth stayed unbeaten. | Confirmed result. Scorecard state was stale when checked. |
| 5 Nov 2026 | vs Sydney Thunder | Won by 17 runs. | Mooney made 80 not out. King took 4-35. |
| 2 Nov 2026 | vs Melbourne Stars | Won by 15 runs. | Devine took 4-19. King took 3-17. |
| 31 Oct 2026 | vs Melbourne Renegades | Won by 6 wickets. | Strong opening win. |
Perth form report versus Melbourne Stars and official 8 November highlights.
Team Form: Adelaide Strikers Women
| Date | Match | Result | Fantasy angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2026 | vs Hobart Hurricanes | Won by 4 wickets. | de Broughe made 41. Bouchier made 26. |
| 7 Nov 2026 | vs Melbourne Renegades | Lost by 36 runs. | Bouchier made 54. Adelaide made 152/8. |
| 5 Nov 2026 | vs Brisbane Heat | Earlier WBBL12 result. | Use current XI news before selection. |
| 31 Oct 2026 | vs Melbourne Stars | Early-season result. | Squad roles remain conditional. |
The latest confirmed result is the Hobart scorecard. The 7 November result is the Renegades match centre.
Pitch Report
The WACA can offer extra pace, bounce, carry, and some sideways movement. This evidence comes from Cricket Australia venue comments in a women’s Test context. It is not a WBBL average. Read the venue evidence.
A WBBL example at the WACA in December 2025 had Perth make 5-173 and beat Melbourne Stars 9-145. The report called the pitch used and noted recent successful chases. Read the WBBL report.
For this T20, new-ball pace and hard stroke play can matter. A used strip can bring slower balls and spin into the game. Check the strip and toss before changing the balance.
Head To Head
The ESPN match centre lists the last five meetings. Perth won the two WBBL meetings in November 2025. Adelaide won the 2024 WBBL meetings and the 2024 T20 Spring Challenge meeting. This is a five-match sample. It mixes WBBL and T20 Spring Challenge. It is not a current-season record. See the listed sample.
Probable Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women: Beth Mooney as wicketkeeper batter, Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Amy Edgar, Lilly Mills, and Ebony Hoskin. Taneale Peschel, Ines Mckeon, Chloe Piparo, and Ruby Strange are squad alternatives. This is not a confirmed XI. Perth squad source.
Adelaide Strikers Women: Bridget Patterson as wicketkeeper batter, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Emma de Broughe, Tahlia McGrath, Maddie Penna, Ellie Johnston, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Eleanor Larosa, and Megan Schutt. Darcie Brown is unavailable for the tournament. Anesu Mushangwe, Ella Wilson, and other squad players can enter the final XI. Adelaide squad and availability source.
Six Provisional Fantasy Scenario Teams
Team 1: Perth Core And Spin
Perth’s openers set the platform and King attacks the middle overs.
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WK: Beth Mooney, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Katie Mack, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt
AR: Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King
BOWL: Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt
Captain: Beth Mooney · Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine
Risk: This build needs Perth’s strong start to continue and Adelaide’s top order to offer spin chances.
Team 2: Adelaide Chase Response
Adelaide’s top order responds to Perth’s pace and Ecclestone controls the middle overs.
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WK: Beth Mooney, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt
AR: Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Tahlia McGrath, Ellie Johnston, Chloe Ainsworth
BOWL: Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt
Captain: Laura Wolvaardt · Vice-Captain: Sophie Ecclestone
Risk: The scenario loses value if Perth’s opening pair scores freely before the spinners settle.
Team 3: WACA Pace And Carry
The fresh WACA surface rewards new-ball pace and hard running from the top order.
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WK: Beth Mooney
BAT: Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Emma de Broughe, Maia Bouchier
AR: Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Tahlia McGrath
BOWL: Ebony Hoskin, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Captain: Chloe Ainsworth · Vice-Captain: Maia Bouchier
Risk: A slower used strip would reduce the edge for the pace-heavy selection.
Team 4: Used Strip Spin Cover
A used surface brings King and Ecclestone into the game while Devine covers two phases.
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WK: Bridget Patterson, Beth Mooney
BAT: Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Piparo, Emma de Broughe
AR: Sophie Devine, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath
BOWL: Sophie Ecclestone, Anesu Mushangwe, Lilly Mills
Captain: Alana King · Vice-Captain: Tahlia McGrath
Risk: The all-rounder value depends on meaningful overs or batting responsibility in the final XI.
Team 5: Powerplay Batting Balance
Both sides’ aggressive openers drive the score and the captain choice backs Devine’s two-skill role.
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WK: Beth Mooney, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Katie Mack, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Ines Mckeon
AR: Sophie Devine, Fatima Sana
BOWL: Lilly Mills, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Captain: Sophie Devine · Vice-Captain: Maia Bouchier
Risk: This batting-led script is vulnerable to early wickets and a bowler-friendly first hour.
Team 6: Adelaide Middle-Overs Attack
Adelaide’s bowlers slow the middle overs while McGrath and Johnston add two-skill cover.
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WK: Beth Mooney
BAT: Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Laura Wolvaardt, Emma de Broughe
AR: Freya Kemp, Tahlia McGrath, Ellie Johnston
BOWL: Sophie Ecclestone, Anesu Mushangwe, Maddie Penna
Captain: Sophie Ecclestone · Vice-Captain: Freya Kemp
Risk: Perth’s left-right batting options can limit the value of a spin-led Adelaide script.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Beth Mooney is a strong captain option because she opens and keeps wicket. Sophie Devine offers two-skill upside. Alana King is a wicket-taking vice-captain option if the pitch grips. For Adelaide, Laura Wolvaardt and Tahlia McGrath have top-order value. Sophie Ecclestone can become more important if the surface slows.
These are editorial captain and vice-captain choices. They are not app eligibility claims. Recheck the XI first.
Player Battles
Beth Mooney vs Sophie Ecclestone
Mooney will want to score early against spin. Ecclestone can challenge her with control and changes of pace. This battle matters if Adelaide bowl first.
Sophie Devine vs Laura Wolvaardt
Both can shape the match with top-order batting. Devine also has a bowling role. Wolvaardt’s value rises if Adelaide bat through the powerplay.
Alana King vs Tahlia McGrath
King’s leg-spin can test the middle overs. McGrath can attack if she gets a stable start. The result may depend on the pace of the WACA surface.
Chloe Ainsworth vs Maia Bouchier
Ainsworth has taken early wickets in Perth’s recent wins. Bouchier made 54 against the Renegades. Their powerplay contest is a key uncertainty.
Key Players
Beth Mooney: Opening wicketkeeper batter and Perth captain. She made 80 not out against Sydney Thunder.
Sophie Devine: Batting all-rounder who took 4-19 against Melbourne Stars on 2 November.
Alana King: Leg-spin all-rounder. She took 4-35 against Sydney Thunder and 3-17 against Melbourne Stars.
Laura Wolvaardt: Adelaide opener. She made 27 in the win over Hobart and remains a top-order run option.
Maia Bouchier: Aggressive top-order batter. She made 54 against Melbourne Renegades and 26 against Hobart.
Sophie Ecclestone: Strike bowler for Adelaide. Her role can grow if the WACA strip is slower than expected.
Winner Prediction
The conditional editorial lean is Perth Scorchers Women because they are unbeaten and have shown more consistent recent bowling impact. Adelaide’s win over Hobart keeps the contest live. If Adelaide’s top order handles the new ball and Ecclestone controls the middle overs, the Strikers can challenge. If Perth’s opening pair survives and King gets a helpful surface, Perth have the clearer pre-toss edge.
FAQs
When is PS W vs AS W Match 22?
It is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026. The brief gives 1:40 PM IST. The official Perth listing gives 4:10 PM AWST at WACA Ground, Perth.
Is Darcie Brown available for Adelaide Strikers Women?
No. Cricket Australia says Brown is ruled out of WBBL|12 with a back issue.
Who are the main captain choices for this Fantasy Team?
Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine are the leading Perth choices. Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, and Sophie Ecclestone are Adelaide alternatives. Confirm the XI before using any option.
What should change after the toss?
Replace any player who is not in the XI. Give extra weight to new-ball bowlers if the pitch looks fresh. Consider another spinner or slower-ball option if the strip looks used.
