Mushangwe's 5-11 ends Perth Scorchers' unbeaten run as Strikers post record total
Adelaide Strikers handed the Perth Scorchers their first loss of the WBBL|12 season with a 52-run win at the WACA Ground. The Strikers set a new franchise record by posting 4-202, fueled by an unbeaten 83 from Laura Wolvaardt, a 51-run effort from Emma de Broughe, and a quick-fire 44 off 19 balls by Maddy Penna.
A late-innings explosion saw the team accumulate 96 runs across the final six overs.
In response, Perth was limited to 9-150 as Anesu Mushangwe dominated with a career-best 5-11. Her spell included the dismissals of Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Katie Mack, Alana King, and Chloe Ainsworth.
Despite 41 runs from Mikayla Friday and 28 from Freya Kemp, the Scorchers could not overcome the target. The result leaves Adelaide in fourth place with six points, while Perth remains second.
