WBBL 2026: Match 22, PS W vs AS W Match Prediction

Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, WBBL 2026: Match Preview, Prediction and Key Players

Perth Scorchers Women will look to extend their perfect start to the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 when they meet Adelaide Strikers Women in Match 22 on Saturday, November 14. The contest is scheduled to take place at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth, where the hosts will aim to turn home conditions into another advantage.

Perth have won all five of their matches and sit at the top of the standings with 10 points and a net run rate of +1.469. Adelaide, by contrast, have had a less consistent opening to the campaign. They have won two and lost two of their four games, leaving them fifth with four points. The standings make the Scorchers favourites on current form, but the Strikers have enough experience and match-winning ability to make this an important test.

PS W vs AS W Match Details

Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, Match 22

Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2026

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Venue: W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

Team Form and Match Outlook

Perth Scorchers Women

Perth’s unbeaten run reflects a side that has found a strong balance between batting depth and bowling options. Their five consecutive wins have given them momentum, while the healthy net run rate suggests they have generally controlled matches rather than relying on narrow finishes. A victory here would further strengthen their position at the top and put pressure on the chasing teams.

The Scorchers’ challenge will be to maintain their standards against an Adelaide side that will be keen to disrupt their rhythm. Perth should be wary of becoming over-reliant on one or two players: the W.A.C.A.’s pace and bounce can make batting conditions demanding, so partnerships and a measured start may be particularly important.

Adelaide Strikers Women

Adelaide’s record is evenly split after four matches, and the team will be looking for greater consistency as the competition develops. A win in Perth would not only add valuable points but also provide a confidence boost against one of the tournament’s strongest sides so far.

The Strikers have several experienced names in their predicted lineup, including Laura Wolvaardt, captain Tahlia McGrath, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone and Megan Schutt. Their task will be to make the most of key moments: taking early wickets, limiting Perth’s scoring during the middle overs and ensuring their own top order builds a platform.

W.A.C.A. Ground Pitch Report

The W.A.C.A. Ground is traditionally associated with pace, bounce and carry, qualities that can give fast bowlers an opportunity to trouble batters. The hard surface may allow the ball to reach the wicketkeeper at a good height, while seamers who hit a consistent length could extract extra bounce. Batters may need time to assess the conditions before playing with full freedom.

That does not mean the surface will offer nothing for the batting side. Once players adjust to the bounce and find their timing, the pace of the pitch can help well-struck shots travel. A steady start, careful shot selection and effective running between the wickets could be crucial. The team winning the toss may consider bowling first, particularly if it expects the surface to offer early assistance to the quicks. Conditions on the day, however, should ultimately guide that decision.

PS W vs AS W Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers Women

Katie Mack, Ines McKeon, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley (wk), Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar

Adelaide Strikers Women

Maia Bouchier, Emma de Broughe, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Madeline Penna, Ellie Johnston (wk), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Megan Schutt

Note: These are predicted lineups and may change when the teams confirm their selections before the match.

Players to Watch

Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine

Perth captain Sophie Devine is a leading candidate to shape the contest with the bat. Her current tournament form has been strong, and she offers the Scorchers both stability and the ability to accelerate. Devine can adapt her approach to the match situation, building an innings when early wickets fall or increasing the tempo once she is set.

Her experience will be especially valuable on a surface where timing and shot selection may take a little adjustment. If she can negotiate the opening spell and establish a partnership, Perth could put Adelaide’s bowlers under sustained pressure.

Probable Best Bowler: Alana King

Leg-spinner Alana King has been one of Perth’s most effective bowlers this season. She has taken nine wickets in five matches, averaging 14.33, and has already delivered a four-wicket haul. Across 20 overs, she has conceded 129 runs, underlining her ability to combine wicket-taking threat with control.

King’s role could become particularly important once the ball softens and the pace bowlers have completed their opening spells. If she can vary her flight and pace, she may challenge Adelaide’s batters to take risks during the middle overs. Her performance against the Strikers’ experienced middle order could be one of the match’s defining contests.

PS W vs AS W Prediction

Perth Scorchers Women enter this fixture as the stronger prediction on the evidence of their unbeaten start, home advantage and impressive net run rate. Their balanced lineup also gives them several ways to influence the game, with Devine providing batting leadership and King offering a proven wicket-taking option.

Adelaide Strikers Women should not be discounted. Their experienced players can change the course of a match quickly, and an early breakthrough could put pressure on Perth’s batting order. Still, the Scorchers’ consistency makes them the more likely winners. Match prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to win.

For Adelaide, the clearest route to an upset is to strike early with the ball and make the most of the W.A.C.A.’s bounce. For Perth, a composed start followed by disciplined bowling would keep their unbeaten campaign firmly on track.