The 6th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025-26 saw the Perth Scorchers face off against the Brisbane Heat at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on November 12, 2025. The encounter promised fireworks and did not disappoint as fans witnessed a dazzling display of batting brilliance. The Heat won the toss and chose to field first, putting the onus on the Scorchers to set a challenging target on a pitch known for its batting-friendly conditions early on. The Perth Scorchers capitalized on the opportunity and put up a formidable score.
WBBL|11: Beth Mooney shines with a spectacular century
The highlight of the innings was undoubtedly Beth Mooney‘s spectacular century that had the crowd at the edge of their seats. Mooney played an aggressive yet controlled innings of 105 runs off just 73 balls, including 13 boundaries and 3 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 143.83. She anchored the innings brilliantly, building partnerships and accelerating at key moments.
Mooney reached her century off 70 balls, driving the Scorchers’ total beyond the 170-run mark, an excellent total in the T20 format. Her innings was a blend of power-hitting and precision, showcasing why she is one of the most feared batters in the women’s game. Despite losing two quick wickets towards the end, the resilience and timing of Mooney’s batting kept the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Beth Mooney, you legend! Her fourth WBBL century and the first for #WBBL11! pic.twitter.com/4jVXb0gvWG
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 12, 2025
WBBL 2025 Showdown:
Perth Scorchers Shine Against Brisbane Heat!
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⁰Date: 12th November 2025The Perth Scorchers posted an impressive 173/3 in 20 overs, led by a brilliant century from Beth Mooney, who scored 105 off 73 balls! pic.twitter.com/uOljW5TfFd
— Cricket Pulse – Cricket Beyond Boundaries (@MSohailAfzal10) November 12, 2025
What a Innings by Beth Mooney
She Magnificent 105(73) Against Brisbane Heat
Good News For Gujrat Gaints #WBBL
— Cricket भक्त (@CricBhakt7380) November 12, 2025
The most understated century celebration you’ll ever see sums up Beth Mooney to a tee. Effortless 70-ball ton #WBBL
— Bonnie Raynor (@bonnieraynor) November 12, 2025
Another WBBL century for Mrs consistent Beth Mooney .
Alien for a reason pic.twitter.com/ZKtff9Qu11
— 𝐑 𝐈 𝐓 𝐈 𝐊 (@Dhoni_Tweetz) November 12, 2025
Beth Mooney is an absolute cheat code in WBBL
— Lucas (@charan_Brookfan) November 12, 2025
BETH MOONEY 100 https://t.co/Wazywj4N3R pic.twitter.com/yKolOW4LB8
— cat (@heathledgcrs) November 12, 2025
Well played, Beth Mooney #BethMooney #WBBL2025 pic.twitter.com/fdAhWIEWhC
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 12, 2025
Beth Mooney smashed 100 off 70 balls? That’s so unlike Mooney. Anyway, a dizzling century by the Aussie star #BethMooney
— Random (@Random144729) November 12, 2025
105 – Beth Mooney’s (@ScorchersBBL) 105 vs Brisbane Heat tonight is just the second time in @WBBL history a player has scored a century against a team they’ve previously played for in the competition. Masterclass. #WBBL11
Lizelle Lee – 101* vs Renegades, 23 Nov 2023 pic.twitter.com/ulfO6is7un
— OptaJason (@OptaJason) November 12, 2025
by Beth Mooney pic.twitter.com/6uUCLamcng
— Aman (@Amanriz78249871) November 12, 2025
WBBL|11: Perth Scorchers put up a formidable total against Brisbane Heat
The Perth Scorchers finished their 20 overs with a solid score of 172/3. Katie Mack contributed a steady 31 runs off 29 balls, while Paige Scholfield added 22 off 16, providing crucial support to Mooney. Sophie Devine and Freya Kemp remained not out with quick cameos towards the end, helping push the run rate to a competitive level of 8.60 per over.
The innings flow reflected excellent shot selection and deft handling of the Heat’s bowling attack, led by Lucy Hamilton and Jess Jonassen. The Scorchers started solidly, reaching 50 without losing a wicket in the powerplay, then steadily accelerated in the middle overs with Mooney leading the charge. Their late surge in the last five overs added 62 runs, effectively setting up a stiff target for Brisbane Heat to chase.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
