Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, 6th Match WBBL|11 Preview:
Heat Seek Rebound Against Struggling Scorchers
Allan Border Field, Brisbane, November 12, 2025 – Jess Jonassen’s Brisbane Heat Women will look to shrug off their opening-day disappointment when they host Sophie Devine’s Perth Scorchers Women in the sixth match of Weber WBBL|11. After falling to a seven-wicket defeat (via DLS) against Melbourne Renegades in a rain-curtailed rematch of last season’s final, the Heat return to their fortress at Allan Border Field aiming to ignite their campaign. Meanwhile, the Scorchers arrive licking wounds from a humiliating 10-wicket thrashing by Sydney Sixers, where they were bundled out for a paltry 109 – their lowest total in recent memory.
This day fixture (1:40 PM IST / 10:10 AM local) promises fireworks on a pitch that traditionally offers early seam movement before settling into a balanced contest, with an average first-innings score around 140.
Match Schedule PS-W vs BH-W
-6th Match: Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women – November 12, 2025, Allan Border Field, Brisbane (10:10 AM AEST / 1:40 PM IST).
The compact WBBL|11 schedule sees both teams in early-season action, with Heat playing their second home game and Scorchers their first away fixture after opening at the WACA.
Head-to-Head Stats BH-W vs PS-W
In 22 WBBL encounters, Brisbane Heat hold a commanding 13-8 lead (no no-results), including a dominant home record at Allan Border Field. The Heat have won four of the last five meetings, though the Scorchers claimed a tense victory in their most recent clash during WBBL|10. Grace Harris (Heat) and Beth Mooney (Scorchers) have been standout performers in this fixture, with Harris smashing quickfire fifties and Mooney anchoring with classy innings.
Current Standings (After Matches on November 9-10)
Early days, but Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers lead with convincing wins. Brisbane Heat sit lower after their loss, while Perth Scorchers are winless and reeling from a heavy defeat. Net run rate could prove crucial in this truncated season.
Probable Playing XI
Brisbane Heat Women Probable Playing XI(power-packed with all-round depth; Grace Harris returns):
Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Nadine de Klerk, Chinelle Henry, Laura Harris, Nicola Hancock, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton.
Key notes: Jemimah Rodrigues adds flair post her World Cup heroics; de Klerk and Henry provide overseas firepower. Grace Parsons ruled out, opening spots for emerging quicks.
Perth Scorchers Women Probable Playing XI:
Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine (c), Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo/Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Alana King, Chloe Tryon, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills.
Key notes: Devine needs to fire with bat and ball after a quiet opener; leg-spin duo of King and Tryon could exploit any turn. Mikayla Hinkley (31) was a lone bright spot in their collapse vs Sixers.
Preview Analysis BH-W vs PS-W
Brisbane Heat’s opener exposed batting fragility in the rain-hit chase, but home comforts at Allan Border Field – where they’ve dominated Scorchers historically – should boost confidence. Jess Jonassen’s leadership and all-round prowess, combined with Grace Harris’ explosive returns, make them formidable. Jemimah Rodrigues’ elegant strokeplay could be the X-factor on a seam-friendly morning pitch.
Perth Scorchers, perennial contenders, were dismantled by Ash Gardner’s five-for in their opener, highlighting middle-order vulnerabilities. Sophie Devine must lead from the front, while Beth Mooney – WBBL’s all-time leading run-scorer – will be desperate to convert starts. Alana King’s wizardry (126 WBBL wickets) remains a threat, but the Scorchers need collective resolve to avoid an 0-2 hole.
Prediction: Brisbane Heat to bounce back with a 20-30 run victory (or 5-7 wickets if chasing), leveraging home advantage and superior depth. Expect a high-scoring affair if the top orders click, but early wickets could tilt it towards the bowlers. A must-watch clash as both sides hunt momentum in this fast-paced WBBL|11!
