Perth Scorchers WBBL win streak, Digi Mart USA News (Perth, Australia): The Perth Scorchers extended their unbeaten run to five games with a win over the Sydney Thunder on Wednesday night at the WACA Ground, despite missing star batter Beth Mooney, who sat out with quad tightness.
Young batter Ines McKeon came into the side in Mooney’s place and made her Scorchers debut in front of her home crowd, hitting a six first ball before being dismissed LBW second ball. Mikayla Friday, who took over wicketkeeping duties behind the stumps, said the team has a “next woman up” mentality.
Friday said the middle order had to find runs to make up for Mooney’s absence, and she, along with Chloe Piparo and Chloe Ainsworth, stepped up to get the Scorchers across the line. She said Sophie Devine’s captaincy for the game made the change seamless.
Friday also said keeping at the historic WACA Ground was a childhood dream after watching Adam Gilchrist do it for Australia. She said she was sad for Mooney but felt fortunate to get the opportunity, and that the team hopes Mooney returns soon.
