Scorchers Make It Two From Two as Stars Fall 15 Runs Short in WBBL

Perth Scorchers have made it two wins from two to start their Women's Big Bash League campaign, beating Melbourne Stars by 15 runs on Monday. The Stars won the toss and chose to bowl first, but they could not chase down the target despite keeping Perth to a modest total. The Scorchers finished on 124 for 9 from their 20 overs, a score that looked gettable on paper but proved just beyond the Stars on the night. Melbourne's reply never fully got going, and the innings closed at 109 all out in 18.1 overs, 15 runs short of the target. It was a second straight win for Perth after their opening victory over the Renegades, while the Stars were left to rue another missed opportunity after their opening-round defeat. In a short tournament, early momentum matters, and the Scorchers now have it: two games, two wins, and a bowling attack that has defended two very different totals. For the Stars, the search for a first win goes on, and their batting will need to find more support for the top order if they are to turn close games into victories rather than near misses.