Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women Prediction: WBBL 2026 Match 22 Preview
Perth Scorchers Women will look to extend their unbeaten 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 for the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth, where pace and bounce could make the opening overs especially important.
The Scorchers arrive as the competition’s leading side, having won all five of their matches. Adelaide, meanwhile, have had a less consistent campaign, with two wins and two defeats from four games. That contrast makes Perth the favourite on current form, but the Strikers have enough experience and match-winning ability to make this a competitive fixture.
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
Prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to win
Team Form and Match Outlook
Perth Scorchers Women
Perth have made an outstanding start to the season, winning each of their first five matches. Their 10 points place them at the top of the standings, while a net run rate of +1.469 underlines how convincingly they have performed. The Scorchers have combined reliable batting with an attack capable of taking wickets at key moments, giving them a strong platform in both types of match situation.
Maintaining that momentum will be the priority. A sixth consecutive victory would strengthen Perth’s position near the top and give them further breathing room in the race for the finals. Their familiarity with the W.A.C.A. conditions could also prove valuable, particularly if the pitch offers the pace and carry usually associated with the venue.
Adelaide Strikers Women
Adelaide have collected two wins and suffered two losses, leaving them fifth with four points. Their campaign has been mixed rather than poor: the Strikers remain well placed to climb the table, but will need greater consistency to challenge the competition leaders.
The visitors’ best route to an upset may be to make early inroads with the ball and prevent Perth’s top order from settling. With experienced international players in their lineup, Adelaide have the resources to put pressure on the Scorchers. They will need to deliver a disciplined performance across all three departments, especially against a side that has so far found ways to control matches.
W.A.C.A. Ground Pitch Report
The W.A.C.A. Ground is traditionally associated with a hard surface, good pace and extra bounce. Those conditions can help fast bowlers, particularly when they hit a consistent length and make the most of the ball’s carry through to the wicketkeeper. Batters may need a short period to adjust before committing to expansive shots.
That does not mean the pitch is unfriendly to batting. Once players judge the bounce and pace, the surface can reward confident stroke play. The key is likely to be patience early in an innings: batters who get set may be able to accelerate, while those who rush their shots could offer chances to the fielding side.
The toss could influence the match plan. The side winning it may consider bowling first to take advantage of fresh conditions and assess the target before batting. However, the decision will also depend on the weather and how the surface looks on match day.
Predicted Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women
Katie Mack, Ines McKeon, Sophie Devine (captain), Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley (wicketkeeper), Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar
Adelaide Strikers Women
Maia Bouchier, Emma de Broughe, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (captain), Madeline Penna, Ellie Johnston (wicketkeeper), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Megan Schutt
These are predicted lineups and may change before the toss, depending on team selection, player availability and conditions.
Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine
Perth captain Sophie Devine is a leading candidate to make an impact with the bat. She has been scoring consistently during the tournament and offers the Scorchers both stability and acceleration. Devine can build an innings when early wickets fall, but she is also capable of shifting gears quickly and putting pressure on the bowlers.
Her role could be particularly important on a surface where batters may need time to assess the bounce. If Devine is still at the crease when the innings reaches its middle overs, Perth will have a strong platform from which to push for a competitive total.
Probable Best Bowler: Alana King
Leg-spinner Alana King has been among Perth’s most effective bowlers, taking nine wickets in five matches. She has delivered 20 overs for 129 runs at an average of 14.33 and has already claimed a four-wicket haul. Her ability to attack the stumps and vary her pace makes her a threat when batters try to build partnerships.
King’s contribution could be especially significant if the Scorchers can use pace at the start of the innings and bring her on once the ball softens. Adelaide’s batters will need to rotate strike carefully and avoid allowing her to settle into a controlling spell.
Match Prediction
Perth Scorchers Women are the stronger pick for this WBBL 2026 fixture. Their perfect five-match record, impressive net run rate and familiarity with the Perth venue give them a clear advantage. Sophie Devine’s form and Alana King’s wicket-taking ability add further weight to the home side’s prospects.
Adelaide Strikers Women should not be discounted, particularly if their bowlers make early breakthroughs or their top order handles the W.A.C.A.’s pace and bounce effectively. Still, based on the teams’ results so far and Perth’s balanced lineup, the prediction is a Scorchers victory. Adelaide’s best chance will be to disrupt Perth’s rhythm early and turn the contest into a close finish.
