• Beth Mooney smashed a brilliant century to lead Perth Scorchers to a strong total against Brisbane Heat in WBBL|11.

  • Perth Scorchers posted a challenging 172/3, putting pressure on Brisbane Heat in the WBBL encounter at Brisbane.

Fans erupt as Beth Mooney smashes an explosive century for Perth Scorchers against Brisbane Heat in WBBL|11 game
Fans erupt as Beth Mooney smashes an explosive century against Brisbane Heat in WBBL11 game (Image source: X)

The 6th match of the saw the Perth Scorchers face off against the Brisbane Heat at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on November 12, 2025. The encounter promised fireworks and did not disappoint as fans witnessed a dazzling display of batting brilliance. The Heat won the toss and chose to field first, putting the onus on the Scorchers to set a challenging target on a pitch known for its batting-friendly conditions early on. The Perth Scorchers capitalized on the opportunity and put up a formidable score.

WBBL|11: Beth Mooney shines with a spectacular century

The highlight of the innings was undoubtedly Beth Mooney‘s spectacular century that had the crowd at the edge of their seats. Mooney played an aggressive yet controlled innings of 105 runs off just 73 balls, including 13 boundaries and 3 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 143.83. She anchored the innings brilliantly, building partnerships and accelerating at key moments.

Mooney reached her century off 70 balls, driving the Scorchers’ total beyond the 170-run mark, an excellent total in the T20 format. Her innings was a blend of power-hitting and precision, showcasing why she is one of the most feared batters in the women’s game. Despite losing two quick wickets towards the end, the resilience and timing of Mooney’s batting kept the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.

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WBBL|11: Perth Scorchers put up a formidable total against Brisbane Heat

The Perth Scorchers finished their 20 overs with a solid score of 172/3. Katie Mack contributed a steady 31 runs off 29 balls, while Paige Scholfield added 22 off 16, providing crucial support to Mooney. and Freya Kemp remained not out with quick cameos towards the end, helping push the run rate to a competitive level of 8.60 per over.

The innings flow reflected excellent shot selection and deft handling of the Heat’s bowling attack, led by Lucy Hamilton and Jess Jonassen. The Scorchers started solidly, reaching 50 without losing a wicket in the powerplay, then steadily accelerated in the middle overs with Mooney leading the charge. Their late surge in the last five overs added 62 runs, effectively setting up a stiff target for Brisbane Heat to chase.

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