Perth Scorchers spinner Alana King in fitness battle ahead of one-day international series with India

Australia are sweating on the fitness of spinner Alana King as the Perth Scorchers star battles a finger injury, The West Australian can reveal.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 25, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers teenager Chloe Ainsworth named league's Young Gun at end-of-season awards

Perth Scorchers star Chloe Ainsworth has been crowned the WBBL's Young Gun after leading the club's attack this season. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 25, 2024

Bates has last laugh over White Ferns mate Devine in Big Bash face-off

The NZ skipper saw her Perth Scorchers eliminated from the T20 tournament.
1NEWS.CO.NZ Nov 24, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers' finals dreams dashed after 5-12 collapse against Hobart Hurricanes

Another batting failure has cost Perth Scorchers their shot at finals as Hobart Hurricanes completed the double to keep their title aspirations...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 23, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers’ finals dreams dashed after 5-12 collapse against Hobart Hurricanes

Another batting failure has cost Perth Scorchers their shot at finals as Hobart Hurricanes completed the double to keep their title aspirations...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 23, 2024

WBBL: Contentious Ash Gardner catch mars final over of Perth Scorchers' thrilling tie with Sydney Sixers

A contentious catch, which has already led to calls for a law change, has marred a thrilling super-over tie which has pumped life into Perth...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 21, 2024

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers star Ashton Agar in race against time to be fit for season opener

Perth Scorchers star Ashton Agar is considered a touch-and-go prospect to be passed fit for the start of the Big Bash League as he battles a...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 21, 2024

Perth Scorchers undone by Megan Schutt spell as finals hopes hang in the balance

Adelaide Strikers quick Megan Schutt has produced a dynamic spell to leave the Perth Scorchers' finals hopes in the balance.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 19, 2024

Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine believes Brooke Halliday brings new dynamic to middle order

Scorchers captain Sophie Devine believes World Cup-winning compatriot Brooke Halliday will bring a new dynamic to the Scorchers' middle order when...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 18, 2024

WBBL: Sophie Devine shakes off dust, primed for deep finals run with Perth Scorchers

Kiwi dynamo Sophie Devine says a few night's rest in her second home of Perth was enough to shake off the dust of a monumental World Cup and India...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 17, 2024

Alana King: Perth Scorchers learn plenty in testing week

Three games in the space of six days across two States was always going to present a challenge for our group, but I'm proud of the way we handled...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 16, 2024

Perth Scorchers skipper Sophie Devine says side's resilience holds them in good stead in top-placed battle

Perth Scorcher Sophie Devine says the resilience her side showed to bounce back from a Hurricanes pounding to dish out their own thumping against...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 14, 2024

Perth Scorchers add more World Cup winning talent to lineup as English star departs

Perth Scorchers have landed another New Zealand World Cup-winner, signing middle-order batter Brooke Halliday to replace Amy Jones for the final...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 13, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers have thumped Sydney Thunder to jump to second on table

Perth Scorchers have stormed to a crucial away victory and shot to second on the WBBL table, producing their best bowling performance yet to beat...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 12, 2024

Perth Scorchers keep faith in Indian star Hemalatha Dayalan despite slow start to life in Australia

Perth Scorchers are confident import Hemalatha Dayalan could explode into the tournament as soon as Tuesday night's clash with Sydney Thunder. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 11, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers batter Mikayla Hinkley believes they will be ‘unbeatable' if they can fix batting woes

Perth Scorchers have batting problems papered over by a string of stunning low-total defences. But new recruit Mikayla Hinkley believes they will...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 8, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers once again defend low total at WACA Ground in superb win over Melbourne Renegades

Fourth-game Perth Scorcher Ebony Hoskin has bowled a clutch final over to seal a third freakish defence in as many games at the WACA Ground this...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 7, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers star Alana King to clash in spin battle with Melbourne Renegades' Sophie Molineux

Perth Scorchers weapon Alana King — the competition's leading wicket-taker — is bound for a spin battle with Melbourne Renegades star Sophie...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 6, 2024

Parents spend big to lock in a spot at WA's most expensive schools

All but two of the 12 Perth schools with the highest annual cost increased their enrolment fees this year – the most expensive now over $8000.
THEAGE.COM.AU Nov 5, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers strangle Brisbane Heat as Alana King takes five wickets in WACA Ground victory

Perth Scorchers are becoming the defending queens of the WBBL, defeating Brisbane Heat in a vintage WACA Ground strangle thanks to a five-wicket...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 5, 2024

NASA calls on Perth scientists to fight climate change

Curtin University scientists are now monitoring the ocean's health from space.
THEAGE.COM.AU Nov 4, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine says she is raring to go after ‘dusty' return to club

Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine admits a whirlwind month where she led New Zealand to its first World Cup title and then played another...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 4, 2024

Alana King: Run of home games crucial for Perth Scorchers' title hopes in shortened WBBL season

In a shortened WBBL season, winning home games becomes even more crucial to our WBBL campaign, writes Perth Scorchers star and Australian spinner...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 2, 2024

Perth Scorchers suffer shock loss to Melbourne Renegades in what could be upset of the WBBL season

Perth Scorchers have been stunned by the Melbourne Renegades in what looms as one of the upsets of the WBBL season.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 2, 2024

St Mark's Anglican Community School locked down after man crashed into wall before allegedly grabbing axe

A man crashed into a Perth school's wall before allegedly threatening good Samaritans with an axe and forcing teachers into action.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 1, 2024

WBBL: Why Perth Scorchers were beaten to West Australian teenage star Ines McKeon by Melbourne Stars

Perth Scorchers weighed up adding West Australian teenager Ines McKeon to their list before she was snared by Melbourne Stars and lit up the WACA...
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 31, 2024

WBBL: How Beth Mooney helped Perth Scorchers land Indian gun Dayalan Hemalatha to boost top order

Perth Scorchers believe they have uncovered Indian blaster Dayalan Hemalatha before the world has taken notice. Here is how they brought her to the...
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 30, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by 13 runs at WACA Ground in clutch season-opening win

Perth Scorchers have wrestled back their season-opener with the ball to claim an upset victory against Melbourne Stars in their season-opener, with...
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 27, 2024

WBBL: Perth Scorchers star Beth Mooney backs WACA wicket to settle after men's batting collapse

Perth Scorchers star Beth Mooney is confident the dicey WACA Ground wicket will settle down in time for their season-opener, just two days after...
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 26, 2024

WBBL: Sydney Sixers star Alyssa Healy says Perth Scorchers are among the teams to beat this season

Australian captain and Sydney Sixers star Alyssa Healy has thrown up Perth Scorchers as the team to beat just days out from the Women's Big Bash...
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 24, 2024
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