PS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction Today, Match 18 WBBL 2026 | Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
INTRODUCTION:-
The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 continues with an exciting contest between Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) and Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) in Match 18. The match will be played on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, at 1:40 PM IST at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth.
Both teams have quality all-rounders, experienced batters and wicket-taking bowlers. Perth Scorchers Women have started their campaign strongly, while Sydney Thunder Women will look to improve their performance and secure an important victory.
In this article, we will cover the PS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction, pitch report, head-to-head records, probable playing XI, player statistics, death-over bowlers and important fantasy cricket picks.
Match Details: PS-W vs ST-W
Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women
Match Number: 18
Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date: Wednesday, 11th November 2026
Time: 1:40 PM IST
Venue: Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
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PS-W vs ST-W Pitch Report Today
The match will be played at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth. According to the provided venue statistics, the surface has been more favourable for bowlers, particularly fast bowlers.
The average first-innings score is around 134 runs, which indicates that batters may need to spend some time at the crease before playing aggressive shots. Fast bowlers have enjoyed more success than spinners at this venue.
Pitch Statistics
| Pitch Information | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 30 |
| Batting First Win | 47% |
| Batting Second Win | 53% |
| Average Run Score | 134 |
| Pace Wickets | 63 |
| Spin Wickets | 50 |
Pitch Behaviour: Bowling and pace-friendly.
Fantasy Tip: Give preference to quality fast bowlers and all-rounders. Batters who can handle pace and build an innings could also be valuable fantasy selections.
PS-W vs ST-W Head-to-Head Record
Perth Scorchers Women and Sydney Thunder Women have faced each other 10 times according to the provided head-to-head record.
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers Women | 4 |
| Sydney Thunder Women | 6 |
Sydney Thunder Women have a slight advantage in the head-to-head record, winning six matches compared to Perth Scorchers Women’s four victories.
Recent Series Performance
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS-W | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| ST-W | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Perth Scorchers Women have been in excellent form, winning all four of their recent matches. Sydney Thunder Women have managed two victories and suffered two defeats.
Based on recent performances, Perth Scorchers Women appear to have the advantage heading into this contest.
Perth Scorchers Women Probable Playing XI
Beth Mooney (C & WK)
Katie Mack
Sophie Devine
Freya Kemp
Mikayla Hinkley
Chloe Piparo
Fatima Sana
Chloe Ainsworth
Alana King
Lilly Mills
Amy Edgar
Death Over Bowlers: Amy Edgar, Lilly Mills
PS-W Player Stats & Fantasy Analysis
1. Beth Mooney
H2H: 23 Matches, 924 Runs, Average 49
Recent Performance: 28, 80, 17, 58
Beth Mooney is an important batting option for Perth Scorchers Women. Her consistency and ability to play long innings make her a valuable fantasy selection.
2. Katie Mack
WBBL: 157 Matches, 2,994 Runs, Average 25
Recent Performance: 2, 10, 12, 9
Katie Mack has plenty of WBBL experience. However, her recent batting numbers have been relatively modest.
3. Sophie Devine
H2H: 20 Matches, 647 Runs, Average 36, 16 Wickets
Recent Performance:
55 Runs + 2 Wickets
42 Runs + 2 Wickets
11 Runs + 2 Wickets
47 Runs + 1 Wicket
Sophie Devine is one of the most important fantasy picks in this match. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a strong captaincy and vice-captaincy candidate.
4. Freya Kemp
H2H: 2 Matches, 41 Runs, Average 21
Recent Performance: 2, 30, 10, NA
Freya Kemp can contribute in the middle order and offers an additional batting option.
5. Mikayla Hinkley
WBBL: 83 Matches, 531 Runs, Average 14
Recent Performance: 24, 1, 3, NA
Mikayla Hinkley is a middle-order batting option. Her selection can be considered depending on the final fantasy combination.
6. Chloe Piparo
H2H: 19 Matches, 158 Runs, Average 15
Recent Performance: 14, NA, 1, NA
Chloe Piparo will look to provide stability in the batting order.
7. Fatima Sana
H2H: 1 Match, 1 Wicket
Recent Bowling Performance: 1, 1, 0, 2 Wickets
Fatima Sana is an exciting all-round option. Her ability to contribute with the ball makes her worth considering.
8. Chloe Ainsworth
WBBL: 40 Matches, 45 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 0, 2, 1, 2 Wickets
Chloe Ainsworth has shown wicket-taking potential and could be useful on a pace-friendly surface.
9. Alana King
H2H: 20 Matches, 20 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 0, 4, 3, 1 Wickets
Alana King is a proven wicket-taking bowler. Her recent four-wicket and three-wicket performances make her an important fantasy option.
10. Lilly Mills
WBBL: 65 Matches, 56 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 0, 0, 1, 0 Wickets
Lilly Mills is expected to contribute with the ball and is also listed among the death-over options.
11. Amy Edgar
WBBL: 57 Matches, 46 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 2, 1, 1, 0 Wickets
Amy Edgar can be an important bowling selection, especially considering her death-over role and recent wicket-taking performances.
PS-W Fantasy Picks to Watch
Sydney Thunder Women Probable Playing XI
Georgia Voll
Phoebe Litchfield (C)
Anika Learoyd
Heather Knight
Nadine de Klerk
Laura Harris
Tahlia Wilson (WK)
Jemma Barsby
Hannah Darlington
Lauren Bell
Samantha Bates
Death Over Bowlers: Hannah Darlington, Lauren Bell
ST-W Player Stats & Fantasy Analysis
1. Georgia Voll
H2H: 13 Matches, 284 Runs, Average 26, 5 Wickets
Recent Performance:
8 Runs + 0 Wickets
0 Runs + 0 Wickets
2 Runs + 2 Wickets
25 Runs + 4 Wickets
Georgia Voll can contribute in both departments. Her all-round potential makes her an interesting differential fantasy selection.
2. Phoebe Litchfield
H2H: 12 Matches, 226 Runs, Average 26
Recent Performance: 8, 34, 41, 14
Phoebe Litchfield is an important top-order batter. She has shown decent recent form and can provide valuable runs.
3. Anika Learoyd
WBBL: 57 Matches, 660 Runs, Average 20
Recent Performance: 14, 22, 37, 48
Anika Learoyd has shown improvement with the bat, scoring 37 and 48 in her last two listed performances.
4. Heather Knight
H2H: 14 Matches, 345 Runs, Average 29, 7 Wickets
Recent Performance: 6, 27, 54, 29
Heather Knight brings international experience and batting stability. Her recent half-century makes her an attractive fantasy option.
5. Nadine de Klerk
H2H: 5 Matches, 21 Runs, Average 6, 2 Wickets
Recent Performance:
30 Runs + 0 Wickets
2 Runs + 0 Wickets
4 Runs + 1 Wicket
12 Runs + 1 Wicket
Nadine de Klerk offers all-round value and can contribute with both bat and ball.
6. Laura Harris
WBBL: 137 Matches, 1,443 Runs, Average 17
Recent Performance: 35, 29, 35, 0
Laura Harris is an aggressive middle-order batter. Her recent scores of 35, 29 and 35 highlight her ability to score quickly.
7. Tahlia Wilson
H2H: 15 Matches, 283 Runs, Average 41
Recent Performance: 12, 25, NA, NA
Tahlia Wilson will take responsibility behind the stumps and can provide useful batting points.
8. Jemma Barsby
WBBL: 146 Matches, 407 Runs, Average 10
Bowling: 125 Innings, 97 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 0, 1, 0 Wickets
Jemma Barsby is an experienced bowling option with a strong overall WBBL wicket record.
9. Hannah Darlington
H2H: 11 Matches, 16 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 0, 1, 0, 2 Wickets
Hannah Darlington is one of the key death-over bowling options for Sydney Thunder Women.
10. Lauren Bell
H2H: 2 Matches, 0 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 1, 0, 1, 0 Wickets
Lauren Bell is a fast-bowling option who could benefit from the pace-friendly conditions in Perth.
11. Samantha Bates
WBBL: 143 Matches, 130 Wickets
Recent Bowling Performance: 0, 0, 1, 1 Wickets
Samantha Bates is an experienced wicket-taking bowler and can be considered for fantasy teams.
SS-W Fantasy Picks to Watch
PS-W vs ST-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Captain Choices:
Sophie Devine
Beth Mooney
Heather Knight
Vice-Captain Choices:
Alana King
Nadine de Klerk
Phoebe Litchfield
Sophie Devine is a strong captaincy option because of her ability to score runs and take wickets. Beth Mooney is another reliable choice due to her excellent head-to-head batting record.
Best Fantasy Cricket Picks – PS-W vs ST-W
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Who Will Win Today? PS-W vs ST-W Match Prediction
Perth Scorchers Women enter this match with excellent momentum, having won all four of their recent matches. Sydney Thunder Women have won two of their last four matches.
Although Sydney Thunder Women lead the head-to-head record 6-4, Perth Scorchers Women have the advantage in recent form and will also enjoy home conditions.
Our Match Prediction: Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) are favourites to win this match.
However, Sydney Thunder Women have experienced players capable of changing the result.
Final Words
The PS-W vs ST-W Match 18 promises to be an exciting contest in WBBL 2026. Perth Scorchers Women have the advantage based on recent form, while Sydney Thunder Women will depend on their experienced batting and bowling lineup.
For fantasy cricket teams, Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Alana King, Heather Knight and Nadine de Klerk are some of the important players to consider.
Check the confirmed playing XI and toss update before creating your final Dream11 team.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for fantasy cricket analysis and informational purposes only. Player performances and match outcomes are unpredictable. The playing XI mentioned above is based on the supplied information and should be verified before the match. Fantasy sports involve financial risk; participate responsibly and only where legally permitted.
