As the dust settles on the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Season 11 draft, the Perth Scorchers, following a middling WBBL 10 campaign that saw them finish 5th, have stitched together a squad blending experience, international flair, and exciting new faces. Let’s dive deep into their key draft picks, squad structure, and what this could mean for their upcoming campaign.
Katie Mack’s off-season switch to the Perth Scorchers marks one of the most intriguing transfers ahead of WBBL 11. Signing a two-year deal, Mack departs the Adelaide Strikers, where she became a linchpin at the top of the order, to don the vibrant orange of her third WBBL franchise. Her journey is a testament to adaptability and consistency: debuting with the Melbourne Stars in the league’s inaugural 2015 season, Mack spent four formative years in green before her move to Adelaide in 2019/20, where she further cemented her reputation as a reliable run-getter.
Now, as she prepares to add a new chapter with the Scorchers, Mack brings with her a wealth of experience and a proven record. Across 128 WBBL innings, she has amassed 2,664 runs at an average of 25.37 and a strike rate of 104.67, figures that speak to her ability to anchor an innings and build partnerships. With 12 half-centuries to her name, Mack has demonstrated a knack for stepping up in pressure situations, often providing the stability her teams have needed at the top.
For the Scorchers, Mack’s arrival is more than just a strategic signing; it’s a statement of intent. Her steady presence, combined with her hunger for runs and experience in big games, could prove pivotal as Perth looks to return to the WBBL finals. As Mack prepares to wear a new colour, Scorchers fans will be hoping her next chapter is her most prolific yet.
It wasn’t a surprise, but it was certainly a relief for Scorchers fans when the franchise retained Sophie Devine as their pre-signing at pick 8. The New Zealand veteran and skipper remains the fulcrum of the Scorchers’ ambitions, her explosive batting, canny seam bowling, and inspirational leadership having been central to the franchise’s identity for years. Devine’s availability for the entire WBBL 11 season ensures the Scorchers have a world-class match-winner to anchor their campaign.
Sophie Devine started her WBBL career with the Adelaide Strikers and after spending five seasons with them, she moved to the Perth Scorchers in the 6th edition of the tournament in 2020/21. Overall, she has scored 3,960 runs at a strike rate of 127.49 and a sensational average of 36 in 129 innings, including 22 half-centuries and four centuries to her name in the tournament. She has been a prolific run-scorer for her side over the years in the WBBL, be it during her stint with the Strikers or in her current stint with the Scorchers.
Besides her exploits with the bat, she has also picked up an overall tally of 109 wickets at an average of 23.01 and an economy of 7.39 in 116 innings, including one four-wicket haul and one five-wicket haul with the ball. signifying her stature as one of the stalwarts of the competition.
The Scorchers made their first active selection in the Gold round count, grabbing Paige Scholfield (pick 12), a burgeoning English all-rounder whose stock has risen sharply in the past year. Scholfield impressed in England’s The Hundred for the Oval Invincibles, flaunting a strike rate of 134.67 while also being handy with the ball. Her 138-run blitz for England A against Australia A earlier in 2025 showcased her big-match temperament.
South African-born and England-raised, Scholfield brings athleticism, versatility, and a point to prove as she embarks on her maiden full WBBL stint. With her expected availability for the entire season and finals, she adds depth to the squad.
She has been in outstanding rhythm in the ongoing edition of the Women’s T20 Blast representing Surrey. She has scored 195 runs at a mind-blowing strike rate of 153.54 and a sensational average of 65, including a half-century in 6 innings with the bat for her side in the tournament so far.
The Scorchers pulled off a cool and clever move in the silver round (pick 21), picking up South African dynamo Chloe Tryon. Tryon is no stranger to Australian conditions, having previously represented the Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Thunder, and Sydney Sixers. Her international resume speaks volumes, over 220 appearances for South Africa, including 110 T20Is.
At 31, Tryon offers power-packed lower-order batting, canny left-arm spin, and razor-sharp fielding. Her finishing prowess and knack of being the golden arm, breaking partnerships, offer exactly the kind of X-factor the Scorchers have sometimes lacked in tight games. Tryon is also set to be available for the whole WBBL 11 campaign.
Chloe Tryon started her WBBL career with the Hobart Hurricanes for a couple of seasons, before moving to the Sydney Thunder (2022/23) and the Sydney Sixers (2023/24) for a season each. However, she made the switch back to the Hobart Hurricanes for the landmark 10th edition of the tournament in 2024. She is now all set to play for her 4th franchise in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), when she dons the Scorchers Orange in 2025.
She has compiled an overall tally of 869 runs at a strike rate of 128.17 and an average of 20.69 in 50 WBBL innings. Alongside her contributions with the bat, she has also picked up 21 wickets at an average of 34.47 and an economy of 7.33 in 43 innings, displaying glimpses of her potentially being a game-changer with the ball as well as with the bat, provided if given consistent opportunities to showcase her all-round prowess in the tournament, moving forward.
Perth Scorchers Squad So Far (WBBL 11):
Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Alana King, Katie Mack, Beth Mooney, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Tyron
With their overseas stars locked in, Perth now turns their attention to filling five local spots. Retaining a core of experienced Australian players alongside their international trio is key. The emergence of local talent and judicious recruitment, perhaps targeting pace and top-order stability, will dictate how well the Scorchers can convert their strong draft into a finals push.
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