PS W vs ST W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Picks: Who Will Win Today’s Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women 18th Match? WBBL 2026

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Perth Scorchers Women play Sydney Thunder Women at the WACA Ground in Perth. In this PS-W vs ST-W match prediction, the Scorchers are clear favourites. They have not lost yet, and they are playing at home.

Beth Mooney is in great form. She has 527 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 75.29. She is also the new Scorchers captain, and the extra job has not slowed her down at all.

The Thunder won their first two games, but they have lost their last two. Phoebe Litchfield is their key batter, with 282 runs at a strike rate of 163. She and Mooney are the top names in any PS-W vs ST-W fantasy prediction.

The Thunder can still bat well. They chased 178 against the Heat this season, so they can be dangerous on a good day.

PS W vs ST W Match Details

Here are the key details for the PS-W vs ST-W 18th Match.

WACA Ground, Perth Pitch Report for PS W vs ST W

The WACA is known for pace and bounce, and the outfield is very fast. The new ball can be hard to face, but batting gets easy once players settle in.

Only one game has been played here this season. The Renegades made 136/6, and the Scorchers chased it in just 13.3 overs. Mooney made 58 not out and Sophie Devine made 47 not out.

Fast bowlers took most of the wickets in that game. Chloe Ainsworth and Fatima Sana took two wickets each, and Devine and leg-spinner Alana King took one each.

Scores can change a lot here. Last season, the Scorchers were bowled out for just 109 against the Sixers, and Ashleigh Gardner took 5/15. But they also made 184/5 against the Renegades and 173/5 against the Stars. So the WACA is not always a high-scoring ground.

PSW vs ST W Weather Report: Perth

No rain is expected. The Bureau of Meteorology says it will be partly cloudy in Perth, with a top of about 28°C. The chance of rain is only 20%.

The strong winds in the morning should get lighter by the evening. The game starts at 4:10 PM local time, so the first innings will be in daylight and the second innings under lights.

PS W vs ST W Recent Form

Here are the latest WBBL results for both teams.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

PS W vs ST W Head-to-Head Record

The last five games are close. The Thunder have won three and the Scorchers have won two, but the Scorchers won the latest one last week.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

PS W vs ST W Probable Playing XI

Here are the probable playing XIs for the 18th Match.

Perth Scorchers Women:

Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (C, WK), Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar

Sydney Thunder Women:

Phoebe Litchfield (C), Georgia Voll, Anika Learoyd, Heather Knight, Nadine de Klerk, Laura Harris, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Jemma Barsby, Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates, Lauren Bell

Top Picks for PS W vs ST W Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent form and stats.

Top Batting Picks

• Beth Mooney (PS-W, WK): 527 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 75.29. She made 80 not out against the Thunder last week. She is the best batter in this match.
• Sophie Devine (PS-W, ALL): 278 runs and 17 wickets in her last 10 games. She hit 55 off 24 balls in her last game, so she can score points with both bat and ball.
• Phoebe Litchfield (ST-W, BAT): 282 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 163. She scores fast, and she is the Thunder captain.
• Heather Knight (ST-W, BAT): 242 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 40.33. She stays calm in a chase and can bowl a few overs too.

Top Bowling Picks

• Alana King (PS-W, BOWL): 18 wickets in her last 10 games, with a wicket every 12 balls. She took 4/35 against the Thunder last week.
• Georgia Voll (ST-W, BAT/BOWL): 12 wickets in her last 10 games, with a wicket every 12.16 balls. She also opens the batting, so she can score points in two ways.
• Chloe Ainsworth (PS-W, ALL): She took 2/22 at the WACA this season. Fast bowlers like the bounce here.
• Fatima Sana (PS-W, ALL): She took 2/27 at this ground in her first WBBL game. She can also hit big shots lower down the order.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

• Beth Mooney (Captain): She has 527 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 75.29. She opens the batting and keeps wicket, so she can also get points for catches and stumpings.
• Sophie Devine (Vice-Captain):  She has 278 runs and 17 wickets in her last 10 games. Very few players score points with both bat and ball as often as she does.

For Fantasy Team 2

• Alana King (Captain): She takes a wicket every 12 balls, and she took 4/35 against this same team last week. Most people will pick Mooney as captain, so King can help you beat them.
• Georgia Voll (Vice-Captain): She has 12 wickets in her last 10 games, and she opens the batting too. Not many people will pick her as vice-captain. If she does well with the bat or the ball, you get big points.

PS W vs ST W  Fantasy Team for Small League

A safe team built around the top batters and the in-form Scorchers bowlers.

PS W vs ST W  Fantasy Team for Grand League

A riskier team with more Thunder players and less popular captain picks, for grand leagues.

PS W vs ST W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

The Scorchers bowled first at the WACA this season and chased 136 with 39 balls left. The fast outfield here helps the chasing team catch up quickly. But batting first can also work. The Scorchers defended 183 against the Thunder last week, and the Thunder lost both of their recent games after choosing to bowl. So bowling first is only a small edge.

Read Also: Bat First or Bowl First? A Complete Guide to Making the Right Toss Decision in Cricket

Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Prediction

Prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to Win

The Scorchers have won all four of their games, and they beat the Thunder by 17 runs only last week. Mooney and Devine are in great form, and King is taking lots of wickets.

The Thunder have good batters in Litchfield, Knight and Harris, and they can chase big scores. But they have lost two games in a row, and the Scorchers are playing at home. The Scorchers look stronger.