• Match: PRSW vs SYSW, 18th Match, WBBL 2023
• Date and Time: October 31, 09:10 am GMT / 02:40 pm IST / 05:10 pm local time
• Venue: Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth

Perth Scorchers Women: Sophie Devine (Captain), Beth Mooney (Wicket-Keeper), Chloe Piparo, Lisa Griffith, Maddy Darke, Amy Jones, Amy Louise Edgar, Piepa Cleary, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel.

Sydney Sixers Women: Ellyse Perry (Captain), Suzie Bates, Ashleigh Gardner, Kate Pelle (Wicket-Keeper), Erin Burns, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle, Jade Allen, Jess Kerr.

While Perth Scorchers Women have only secured one more victory in this WBBL season compared to Sydney Sixers Women, their overall performances have been notably more robust. However, the Sixers exhibited a commendable win against the Renegades in their recent game and should enter this match with optimism. Our assessment is that Perth Scorchers Women possess more strength and depth in their batting lineup, making us inclined to support their victory.

Prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to defeat Sydney Sixers Women.

The team that wins the toss is likely to choose to field first. Historical data from this ground indicates that it is favorable for chasing. In the most recent seven T20 matches played at this venue, the teams batting second emerged victorious in five of those games.

While this pitch may not evoke the same level of dread with regards to pace and bounce as it did in the 1980s, it still remains one of the swifter tracks in this WBBL. An average competitive score on this pitch is expected to be in the range of 165 or higher.

• Stadium: W.A.C.A. Ground
• City: Perth
• Capacity: 22,000 (24,500 with temporary seating)
• Measures: 139m square, 149m straight
• Ends: Members End, Prindiville Stand End
• Hosts to: Western Australia, Western Australia Women
• Also Hosts: Australian Rules Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Baseball