The Perth Scorchers defeated the Sydney Thunder by 17 runs and went to the top of the standings thanks to Sophie Devine’s team-first decision to quit. After Devine was removed, the Scorchers defeated the Thunder for 166 in 19 overs after smashing 47 off the final three overs to record 3-183.
On November 5, 2026, Perth Scorchers defeated Sydney Thunder by 17 runs at Sydney’s Drummoyne Oval to maintain their perfect record atop the 2026 Women’s Big Bash League standings. With contributions from both the batting and bowling departments, the Scorchers scored 3-183 before holding Thunder to 166 in 19 overs.
Former captain Devine (42 off 39) was lacklustre, while captain Beth Mooney (80 not out) was all class on her way to her competition record-extending 49th half-century. Freya Kemp, an England all-rounder, moved to the middle and smashed 30 off 10 when the New Zealand veteran willingly terminated her 39-ball vigil after being held to 10 off her last 16 deliveries.
Only a few days have passed since the Scorchers defeated the Melbourne Stars by 15 runs in their previous match on November 2, 2026. The Scorchers’ victory over Thunder shows that they can keep up their momentum and hold the top spot in the table in spite of Thunder’s comeback. On November 8, 2026, the Scorchers will play the Melbourne Stars once more at North Sydney Oval, providing them with an instant chance to defeat their rivals and build momentum early in the season.
Harris, Wilson, Litchfield, and Knight all contributed to the Sydney Thunder’s batting lineup, but their combined efforts were insufficient to surpass the Scorchers’ score. The effectiveness of the Perth attack was demonstrated when the Thunder were bowled out with one over remaining. On November 8, 2026, Thunder will play the Sydney Sixers in a city derby at North Sydney Oval. The Thunder will have a crucial chance to stop their downward trend and regain their form before the rest of the season.
