WBBL 2023: Match 26, PS-W vs AS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match?

Adelaide Strikers are at No. 2 on the points table, while Perth Scorchers are at No. 3. The two in-form teams meet in Perth on Sunday, November 5 in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Perth Scorchers have registered four wins and two losses in the six matches they have played. Adelaide Strikers also have identical statistics. Tahlia McGrath and Co. however, are higher on the points table thanks to a better net run-rate (NRR).

Perth, led by Sophie Devine, enter this match on the back of a comfortable six-wicket win against the Melbourne Renegades. The skipper scored a half-century and so did experienced opener Beth Mooney as the Scorchers chased down the 172-run target with 16 balls to spare at the WACA Ground.

The Strikers, on the other hand, recorded a five-wicket win against Sydney Sixers, chasing a target of 112 runs in 17.1 overs. Opener Katie Mack stood out with a sedate 45-ball 50. Anesu Mushange was named Player of the Match for her excellent effort with the ball, finishing with figures of 2/18 in four overs.

PS-W VS AS-W Match Details

WACA location and conditions

Teams have had more success chasing at the WACA Ground in WBBL 2023. Perth chased down 172 runs with relative ease in their last match and it just goes to show that there are no real demons beneath the surface. The captain who wins the toss can choose to field first.

PS-W vs AS-W head-to-head record:

Probably playing XI

Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W)

Beth Mooney (WK), Chloe Piparo, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (C), Lisa Griffith, Amy Jones, Amy Louise Edgar, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Ainsworth

Adelaide Strikers (AS-W)

Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (C), Bridget Patterson (WK), Danielle Gibson, Georgia Adams, Annie O’Neil, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe

Probably best artists

Probably the best batter

Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers Women)

The left-hander has scored 220 runs in six matches, with an average of 44 and a strike rate of 150.68. She has given her team some exciting starts in the PowerPlay. The Strikers will do well to dismiss Mooney early in her innings as he can do a lot of damage once she gets set.

Probably best bowler

Amanda-Jade Wellington (Adelaide Strikers Women)

The leg-spinner has bowled with commendable consistency and has collected nine wickets in six matches. She has an average of only 10.78 and a remarkable economics score of only 5.39. McGrath has used her well in the tournament so far and the 26-year-old has delivered more often than not.

Today’s match prediction: Chased team to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis and instinct. When making your prediction, take the points mentioned into account and make your own decisions.