Mooney and King Keep Scorchers Perfect as Perth Beat Thunder by 17 Runs

Perth Scorchers stayed perfect in the Women’s Big Bash League on Thursday, beating Sydney Thunder by 17 runs at Drummoyne Oval to make it three wins from three.

Skipper Beth Mooney anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80 off 55 balls — her 49th half-century in WBBL cricket — as the Scorchers posted 183 for 3 after being sent in.

Thunder were then bowled out for 166 in 19 overs, with Alana King turning the game decisively with 4 for 35 as she dismantled the lower order.

Ainsworth strikes with the first ball again

Chloe Ainsworth set the tone immediately, bowling Georgia Voll for a golden duck with a swinging first delivery of the chase — the second match in a row in which she has taken a wicket with the opening ball of an innings.

Clear at the top

The win leaves Perth clear at the top of the early table with a game in hand over the Sydney Sixers, while Thunder will look to bounce back in Sunday’s city derby against the Sixers at North Sydney Oval.

Source: CricTracker