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All-round Scorchers seal complete performance over Thunder to maintain perfect start

Perth Scorchers posted 3-183 and bowled Sydney Thunder out for 166 in 19 overs at Drummoyne Oval, winning by 17 runs to stay clear at the top of the WBBL table.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:58 PM
All-round Scorchers seal complete performance over Thunder to maintain perfect start
Key Things to Know
  • Perth Scorchers defeated Sydney Thunder by 17 runs to remain undefeated atop the WBBL table.
  • Perth scored 3-183 before bowling out Sydney Thunder for 166 in 19 overs.
  • Beth Mooney led the Scorchers with an unbeaten 80, supported by Sophie Devine's 42.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Perth Scorchers defeated Sydney Thunder by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval on November 5, 2026, to maintain an unblemished record at the top of the WBBL table. Perth posted 3-183 in their 20 overs before bowling out Sydney Thunder for 166 in 19 overs. Captain Beth Mooney starred for the Scorchers with an unbeaten 80, while Freya Kemp provided late fireworks with 30 off 10 deliveries.

Sydney Thunder mounted a response through Phoebe Litchfield's 34 and a brisk partnership between Tahlia Wilson and Laura Harris. However, Alana King turned the match by dismantling the lower order to finish with 4-35. Chloe Ainsworth and Sophie Devine also claimed two wickets each to seal the victory.

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