Perth Scorchers emerged victorious in their WBBL clash against Brisbane Heat at the WACA, securing a 28-run win. Beth Mooney’s crucial half-century and Alana King’s exceptional five-wicket haul proved instrumental in the Scorchers’ triumph.
Mooney’s innings was a tale of two halves. Initially struggling against Shikha Pandey’s pace, she gradually found her rhythm and played a pivotal role in rescuing her team from a precarious position. Her 77 runs off 54 deliveries, including nine boundaries, propelled the Scorchers to a competitive total of 142 for 8.
Brisbane Heat’s chase got off to a shaky start as they lost both openers within the powerplay. Grace Harris’s aggressive start was short-lived, and the Heat found themselves struggling at 38 for 3. Laura Harris’s valiant 40 off 21 balls briefly threatened to turn the tide, but King’s devastating spell in the final overs extinguished any hopes of a Heat victory.
King’s five-wicket haul, her best in the WBBL, was a testament to her exceptional skill and accuracy. She claimed the last four wickets in quick succession, including the crucial dismissal of Laura Harris, to seal the win for the Scorchers.
The Scorchers’ victory improved their record to 2-1, while the Heat dropped to 2-2. Mooney’s late-innings heroics and King’s match-winning performance were the key factors in the Scorchers’ success.
