Sophie Devine dismantled Adelaide Strikers with a brilliant 3 for 12, including a stunning first-ball dismissal of Tahlia McGrath, as Perth Scorchers claimed a rain-affected WBBL victory in Melbourne. Devine’s precise delivery shaped into McGrath’s pads before straightening to clip the top of middle stump, leaving Strikers reeling at 112 all out.
Ellie Johnston’s 33 off 21 balls offered some resistance, but run-outs and Devine’s wicket-taking spree ensured Strikers never recovered. Perth Scorchers, in response, reached 55 for 2 in the tenth over before rain forced abandonment, securing a nine-run win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
Katie Mack remained unbeaten on 24 off 30, benefiting from a missed stumping chance early in her innings to guide her side to a winning position. Beth Mooney fell first ball, but Scorchers’ depth and Devine’s brilliance with the ball proved decisive in the truncated contest.
