Perth Scorchers Women claimed a four-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 clash at Melbourne. The victory came after an all-round display by Sophie Devine, who guided her team home in a composed run chase.
Sophie Devine played a captain’s knock, scoring 46 runs off 32 balls and taking crucial wickets during Melbourne’s innings. Her aggressive yet calculated approach steadied the Scorchers’ pursuit after early setbacks.
“We stuck to our plans and kept the pressure on. Chasing 150-plus is never easy, but it was about partnerships,” said Devine after the match.
The Renegades posted 151 after batting first, with Tammy Beaumont and Harmanpreet Kaur offering brief resistance. However, consistent bowling from the Scorchers restricted scoring opportunities. In reply, Perth reached the target with several overs to spare, thanks to Devine’s leadership and support from Beth Mooney, who anchored the middle order.
The win strengthens Perth Scorchers’ position in the WBBL standings, showcasing the impact of experienced players in clutch moments. The Renegades, despite flashes of promise, continue to seek consistency as the tournament progresses.
“We need to tighten our fielding and convert starts into big scores,” said Renegades captain Hayley Matthews in the post-match interview.
Sophie Devine’s all-round heroics powered Perth Scorchers Women to a decisive chase victory, reinforcing their WBBL 2025 playoff ambitions.