Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022 Weber WBBL
Adelaide Strikers take on Perth Scorchers in match 20 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.
The game is scheduled to start at 2.15pm local time (5.15am BST) on Friday, October 28.
Allan Border Field in Brisbane is set to stage this match.
Perth Scorchers have started the tournament well, particularly with the ball, and sit second in the table after winning four of their opening five.
Alana King has been key to their success, taking regular wickets at a good economy. She has been well supported by medium pacer Taneale Peschel and South Africa's Marizanne Kapp, who have been putting in some consistent performances in the powerplay overs.
An area of concern for the defending champions is their batting. Having only been tested once, when they failed to chase 166 against Sydney Thunder, the batters are not coming into this game with form. Beth Mooney has been scoring runs at the top, but never really under scoreboard pressure thanks to the good work of the Scorchers' bowling.
Adelaide Strikers had a poor start to their 2022 campaign but have since bounced back, winning their last three matches. Most recently, their opening bowlers Darcie Brown and Megan Schutt produced a sensational performance against Brisbane Heat, claiming four wickets each.
Now fourth in the table, the Strikers will come into this game with confidence. Laura Wolvaardt is now scoring regular runs at No.3, providing stability to their innings, and Katie Mack found some form in the last match, scoring 35 off 26.
Alana King is a threat with the ball for Perth Scorchers [Mark Evans/Getty Images]
The last time the two sides met was in the final last year when Perth Scorchers won by 12 runs.
A good match-up will be how West Indian power-hitter Deandra Dottin faces up to King. Dottin, despite scoring 55 on Monday, has been uncharacteristically slow this tournament. She will need to find some form to make a meaningful impact for her team.
The Scorchers batters will face a challenge in the powerplay after Strikers seamers Brown and Schutt ripped through Brisbane Heat's top order on Thursday. Amanda-Jade Wellington has been superb for the Strikers this year and will look forward to testing Perth's batters.
The weather is forecasted to be sunny with temperatures around 29 degrees celsius.
Neither side has any new availability or injury news.
Katie Mack is coming into form with the bat for Adelaide Strikers [Sarah Reed/Getty Images]
Adelaide Strikers: Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Deandra Dottin, Tahlia McGrath, Tegan McPharlin, Annie O'Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt, Ella Wilson, Anesu Mushangwe, Meagan Dixon, Katie Mack
Perth Scorchers: Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Holly Ferling, Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Georgia Wyllie, Charis Bekker
Adelaide Strikers: Deandra Dottin, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney, Maddy Green, Chloe Piparo, Marizanne Kapp, Mathilda Carmichael, Amy Edgar, Alana King, Piepa Cleary, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel
Perth Scorchers are slight favourites at 11/18. The bookies have Adelaide Strikers to win at 11/8.
With a replay of last year's final, this match is a close one to call. The Strikers' bowlers could cause some problems to the Scorchers' batting and may prove to be the difference in this encounter.
Yes. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children (under 17 years) and can be purchased on Ticketek.
Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 9am (BST).
In Australia, fans will be able to watch all 59 matches in the WBBL live and free on either the Seven Network or cricket.com.au
A total of 24 games will be televised on free-to-air on Seven and simulcast on Foxtel and Kayo, while the remaining 35 games will be shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports and also live-streamed for free on cricket.com.au.
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