Scorchers romp over Renegades; Strikers ease past Stars

Perth Scorchers opened their WBBL campaign with a commanding nine-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades at the WACA Ground, chasing down 137 with 39 balls remaining. After Renegades collapsed to 20 for 4, Georgia Wareham and Nicole Faltum rebuilt the innings with a 109-run partnership. However, an unbeaten 58 from Beth Mooney and 47 from Sophie Devine guided Perth to a comfortable victory.

Elsewhere, Adelaide Strikers secured a 21-run win over Melbourne Stars at Karen Rolton Oval despite missing key bowlers Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown. Laura Wolvaardt struck 70 and Madeline Penna added a rapid 36 off 13 balls to post 185 for 2, before Amanda-Jade Wellington's three wickets restricted the Stars to 164 for 7.