Brunt, Graham set up Scorchers’ six-wicket victory

Perth Scorchers women 4 for 85 (Bolton 28*, Graham 27*, Schutt 2-16) beat Adelaide Strikers women 9 for 82 (McGrath 27, Brunt 2-14, Graham 2-12)Scorecard

Despite a spirited and resourceful performance with the ball, Adelaide Strikers were unable to overcome a disastrous batting performance – which, having elected to bat first, saw their 20 overs yield just 82 for nine – and lost by six wickets to Perth Scorchers, who recorded their second win in three days.

The result takes them second in a congested WBBL table. They are level with the Strikers and Melbourne Stars on eight points, although they have played a game fewer (six) than the former.

Scorchers’ victory – in what was generally a low-quality contest – was built on the excellent bowling of Katherine Brunt, and while they suffered a poor start to their own innings, the calm head of Nicole Bolton and big hitting of Heather Graham – who completed the win with the match’s first six, a club to cow – saw them over the line.

Scorching start

Led by the energetic and estimable Katherine Brunt, the Scorchers’ win was built on an outstanding start. Brunt opened the bowling and was joined by Emma King with her offbreaks. King began with a wicket maiden (and …

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