Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022 Weber WBBL
Perth Scorchers take on Sydney Thunder in match 13 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.
The game is scheduled to start at 11.30am local time (4.30am BST) on Saturday, October 22.
The WACA in Perth is set to stage this match.
With three wins in the first three games, Perth Scorchers come into this match with a huge amount of confidence. Their bowlers have been excellent this year, limiting Hurricanes to 109, Stars to 110 and Thunder to just 88. All bowlers have been economical, regularly taking wickets.
Alana King in particular has been superb. The Australian international has taken five wickets so far, conceding just 53 runs. The Scorchers may be concerned with their batting lineup, who struggled to chase down 111 in their previous match and have been untested in the other two games.
If Thunder can get runs on the board, Scorchers' middle order will have to find some form. Beth Mooney has been batting well at the top of the order, playing an anchoring role in low run-chases.
Sydney are winless through their three games and find themselves at the bottom of the table. Their batting is an issue, having only reached 100 once so far in this year's tournament. Tahlia Wilson has managed to find some runs but their top order - Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes and Pheobe Litchfield - will need to find form to have any chance of reaching the knockout rounds.
Amy Jones made her Sydney Thunder debut against Hobart Hurricanes [Brendon Thorne/Getty Images]
The last time the two sides met, Scorchers thrashed Thunder by nine wickets, chasing a meagre total of 88 with 31 balls remaining. Sophie Devine hit an unbeaten 41 and Lilly Mills bowled well, claiming 2 for 12.
It will be interesting to see how Sydney approach Australia leg-spinner Alana King. They will know what she is capable of but will have to keep rotating the strike to improve on their previous scores.
Beaumont has huge pedigree but is short of runs. Having played three games she should now be used to Australian conditions and could be crucial to get Thunder off to a good start.
The weather is forecasted as sunny with temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius.
Hannah Darlington remains out for Thunder through injury. Amy Jones and Olivia Porter made their Thunder debuts last time out.
Beth Mooney is key for Perth Scorchers [Paul Kane/Getty Images]
Perth Scorchers: Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Holly Ferling, Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Georgia Wyllie, Charis Bekker
Sydney Thunder: Rachael Haynes (c), Sam Bates, Tammy Beaumont, Jess Davidson, Saskia Horley, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Amy Jones, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Lauren Smith, Lea Tahuhu, Belinda Vakarewa, Tahlia Wilson
Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney, Maddy Green, Chloe Piparo, Marizanne Kapp, Mathilda Carmichael, Amy Edgar, Alana King, Piepa Cleary, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel
Sydney Thunder: Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Litchfield, Rachael Haynes, Amy Jones, Tahlia Wilson, Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Lea Tahuhu, Lauren Smith, Belinda Vakarewa, Samantha Bates
The strong favourites for this game are Perth Scorchers at 3/10. The bookies have Sydney Thunder at 5/2 to win.
Perth Scorchers are likely to continue their perfect start. Their bowlers have been superb and an out-of-form Thunder batting lineup will struggle.
Yes. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and free for children (under 15 years) and can be purchased on Ticketek.
Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 9am (BST).
In Australia, fans will be able to watch all 59 matches in the WBBL live and free on either the Seven Network or cricket.com.au
A total of 24 games will be televised on free-to-air on Seven and simulcast on Foxtel and Kayo, while the remaining 35 games will be shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports and also live streamed for free on cricket.com.au.
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