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
Perth Scorchers take on Hobart Hurricanes in match 15 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.
The game is scheduled to start at 2.15pm local time (7.15am BST) on Saturday, October 22.
The WACA in Perth is set to stage this match.
Scorchers have picked up from they left off from their victorious campaign last term, winning their opening three games thanks to three successful chases.
They start the day second in the table, level on six points with Brisbane Heat (who they narrowly trail on net run rate) and Sydney Sixers.
Hobart Hurricanes are nestled in mid-table after two wins and a defeat in their opening three games.
On either side of wins over Sydney Thunder, they lost to Sunday's opponents by eight wickets.
Celebration time for the Perth Scorchers attack [Paul Kane/Getty Images]
Central to Scorchers beating Hurricanes in their first meeting was their performance with the new ball.
Alana King, Taneale Peschel, Sophie Devine and Marizanne Kapp shared the first five overs, reducing their opponents to 16 for 2.
King dismissed Elyse Villani for a four-ball duck and Kapp trapped Rachel Trenaman lbw in the fourth over.
How effective Devine is in rotating her bowlers in the powerplay and beyond will be key to keeping the likes of Lizelle Lee from getting off to a punchy start.
Lee's nine off 20 balls in Sydney was followed by a player of the match performance in victory over Sydney Thunder, a boundary-laden 41 off 29 deliveries.
Afternoon rain threatens to consign this match to the history books as a washout. Inclement weather is due to start in the early afternoon and grow heavier as the day progresses.
Holly Ferling came in for her debut in Scorchers' last outing. Taneale Peschel will be hoping to regain her place, while Charis Bekker, Maddy Darke and Georgia Wyllie are waiting in the wings
Emma Manix-Geeves and Amy Smith are the backup options for the Hurricanes in their match-day squad, but they could stick with the same XI that beat Thunder.
Lizelle Lee [Brendon Thorne/Getty Images]
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
Hobart Hurricanes: Nicola Carey, Julia Cavanough, Mignon du Preez, Maisy Gibson, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Emma Manix-Geeves, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Issy Wong (injured, replaced by Hayley Jensen)
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
Hobart Hurricanes: Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Rachel Trenaman, Mignon du Preez, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Hayley Jensen, Maisy Gibson
Defending champions Scorchers start as the favourites with the bookmakers at 1/2. Hurricanes are meanwhile available at 6/4.
Losing their 100 per cent winning record may only make Scorchers more dangerous against a Hurricanes side who need their top-order to fire. Home win.
Yes. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and free for children (under 15 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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