MS-W vs PS-W Knockout Match Prediction
The Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will take on the Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) in a high-stakes knockout match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025. Scheduled at the iconic W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth, both teams enter the clash with contrasting momentum, making this a thrilling encounter to watch. So let’s have a look at MS-W vs PS-W Knockout Match Prediction.
Melbourne Stars Women: Facing a Tough Challenge
The Melbourne Stars Women began WBBL 2025 strongly but have struggled in crucial matches recently. They arrive in Perth after losing three consecutive games. In their last outing against the Sydney Thunder Women, a rain-shortened 10-over match saw the Stars manage only 66/6, which the Thunders chased in just 7.1 overs.
Finishing fourth on the points table with 11 points, the Stars now face a do-or-die situation in the knockout game.
Perth Scorchers Women: In Form and Confident
The Perth Scorchers Women enter the knockout match on the back of two consecutive victories. In their last game, they defeated the Heat Women by 7 wickets, chasing down a target of 165 in 19.2 overs. Beth Mooney starred with an unbeaten 94-run innings, highlighting her consistency and ability to anchor the Scorchers’ middle order.
The Scorchers currently hold third place on the table and are looking to carry their momentum into the knockout stage.
MS-W vs PS-W Knockout Match Details
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Match: Melbourne Stars Women vs Perth Scorchers Women (Knockout)
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Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2:15 p.m. IST
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Venue: W.A.C.A., Perth
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Broadcast: Star Sports Network, Live Stream on JioHotstar
Pitch Report: W.A.C.A. Ground
The W.A.C.A. Ground is known for its pace and bounce, with first-innings scores averaging around 140 runs. While totals of 140+ can be competitive, defending scores has been challenging. The pitch tends to offer carry early on, so teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to gauge conditions.
Weather Report
Perth is expected to be hot during the day, around 29°C, dropping to 16°C at night. With 0% chance of rain, a full game is anticipated. Winds will blow at approximately 22 km/h, and humidity around 55% may provide slightly cooler conditions later.
Head-to-Head Records
- Matches Played: 22
- Melbourne Stars Women Wins: 10
- Perth Scorchers Women Wins: 12
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
The Scorchers hold a slight advantage historically over the Stars in T20 encounters.
Probable Playing XI
Melbourne Stars Women: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day
Perth Scorchers Women: Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (wk), Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Ruby Strange, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar
Players to Watch
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Meg Lanning (MS-W): The Stars’ top-order stalwart, scoring 430 runs in 10 games this season with three half-centuries and a century.
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Sophie Day (MS-W): Leading bowler for the Stars, taking 16 wickets in 9 innings with an economy of 7.28.
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Beth Mooney (PS-W): Scoring 396 runs in 10 innings, including one century, anchoring the Scorchers’ innings.
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Sophie Devine (PS-W): Consistent all-rounder, accumulating 193 runs and 13 wickets in 10 innings.
Toss Prediction
At W.A.C.A., the last four matches saw teams winning the toss opt to bowl twice and bat first twice. In general, teams batting second have a slight edge historically at this venue.
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Scenario if MS-W wins toss and bowls first: PS-W target 165-180; likely winner: Perth Scorchers Women
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Scenario if PS-W wins toss and bowls first: MS-W target 160-170; likely winner: Perth Scorchers Women
Match Prediction
Considering current form, team strengths, and head-to-head records, Perth Scorchers Women are favored to win this knockout match by a narrow margin. While the Stars have struggled recently, the Scorchers’ momentum and key performers give them a clear edge.
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