Perth Scorchers Vs Melbourne Stars, Live Cricket Score, WBBL 2025 Knockout: Both Teams Fight For Spot In Finale

The Melbourne Stars finished the regular WBBL season in 4th place on the ladder. They secured their play-off berth primarily through a strong middle phase of the tournament, winning five of their ten fixtures.

Despite losing their last three matches, Melbourne's consistency earlier in the season helped them edge out others and qualify for the knockout match.

The Perth Scorchers secured their play-off spot by finishing third on the WBBL ladder after the league stage. They achieved six wins and four losses from ten matches, which helped them attain 12 points.

Table toppers Hobart Hurricanes, led by Ellyse Vilani, will take on Ashleigh Gardner's Sydney Sixers in the other knockout match.

Melbourne Stars Squad: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Annabel Sutherland (C), Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (WK), Maia Bouchier, Kim Garth, Georgia Prestwidge, Sasha Moloney, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Marizanne Kapp, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Ines McKeon

Perth Scorchers Squad: Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (WK), Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (C), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Amy Edgar, Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini

Good Morning to all our readers. A very warm welcome to our live coverage of the WBBL's 1st play-off match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars. Stay tuned with us for the build-up, toss-playing XIs and more. Match starts from 2:15PM (IST) onwards.