T20 Spring Challenge 2026 • T20
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20
ADS-W
Adelaide Strikers Women
116/6
LIVE
VS
T20
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20
PRS-W
Perth Scorchers Women
118/5
📍 Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park • 📅 Tuesday, 20 October, 4:30 AM
T20 Spring Challenge 2026 • T20 • Match 1st Semi Final
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 ADS-W
VS
PRS-W Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20
📍 Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park 📅 Tuesday, 20 October, 4:30 AM 🏏 PRS-W won the toss and chose to bowl
🌡️ 23.3˚C 💧 60% 🌧️ Rain: 65 % 💨 Windspeed: 18.5 km/h ☀️ Mostly sunny
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Adelaide Strikers Women — Innings 1 116-6(20.0) RR: 5.80
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Ellie Johnston c Mills b Hoskin 3 15 0 0 20.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Emma de Broughe lbw b Ainsworth 1 2 0 0 50.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Eleanor Larosa✱ Batting 53 59 4 0 89.83
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Madeline Penna b Peschel 36 34 3 2 105.88
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Bridget Patterson lbw b Ainsworth 6 6 1 0 100.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Amanda-Jade Wellington c Dermody b Ainsworth 0 1 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W Eco
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Chloe Ainsworth 4.0 0 17 3 4.25
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Ebony Hoskin 2.0 0 6 1 3.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Taneale Peschel 4.0 0 21 1 5.25
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Amy Louise Edgar 4.0 0 18 0 4.50
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Lilly Mills 4.0 0 27 0 6.75
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Perth Scorchers Women — Innings 2 118-5(18.0) RR: 6.56
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Katie Mack lbw b Penna 8 5 1 0 160.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Ines Mckeon c Neale b Wellington 30 26 2 2 115.38
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Chloe Piparo✱ Batting 57 57 6 0 100.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Chloe Ainsworth run out Johnston 4 5 0 0 80.00
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Alyssa Dermody lbw b Wellington 7 6 1 0 116.67
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Rebecca McGrath run out Larosa 1 2 0 0 50.00
Bowler O M R W Eco
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Ella Wilson 2.0 0 13 0 6.50
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Madeline Penna 3.0 0 19 1 6.33
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Eleanor Larosa 4.0 0 34 0 8.50
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Maggie Clark 4.0 0 23 0 5.75
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20 Amanda-Jade Wellington 3.0 0 15 2 5.00
HEAD TO HEAD (ALL TIME)
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20
7
ADS-W
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers: Piparo's 57 Leads Scorchers in Sydney T20
3
PRS-W

Chloe Piparo’s fearless 57‑run knock turned the tide in the final overs, propelling the Perth Scorchers Women to a nail‑biting two‑run victory over the Adelaide Strikers Women at Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park, on Tuesday morning.

Match Summary

The T20 Spring Challenge 2026 match began under mostly sunny skies with a humid 23.3 °C backdrop. After winning the toss, Adelaide chose to field, hoping to chase down a modest target. The Strikers posted 116‑6 in 20 overs, anchored by Eleanor Larosa’s gritty 53 off 59 balls. In response, the Scorchers chased down the total in just 18 overs, finishing on 118‑5, thanks largely to Piparo’s unbeaten 57 off 57 balls. The win not only gave Perth a three‑point boost in the league table but also marked their third consecutive triumph in the Spring Challenge.

Key Performances

Eleanor Larosa (ADS) top‑scored for Adelaide with a well‑timed 53, mixing drives and sweeps to keep the scoreboard ticking. Chloe Ainsworth was the standout bowler for the Strikers, returning figures of 3/17 in four overs, while Ebony Hoskin chipped in with 1/6 off two overs.

For Perth, Chloe Piparo was the star, striking 57 runs at a strike rate of 100, anchoring the chase after early wickets fell. Ines Mckeon contributed a quick‑fire 30 off 26 balls, adding depth to the middle order. On the bowling side, Madeline Penna claimed 1/19 in three overs, keeping the run‑rate in check during Adelaide’s innings.

Turning Points

The match swung dramatically in the last two overs of Perth’s chase. At 90‑4, the Scorchers needed 27 runs off 12 balls. Piparo, who had been rotating the strike, unleashed a series of boundaries, including a crucial six off the penultimate over that shifted momentum. Simultaneously, Adelaide’s death‑over bowler Taneale Peschel went for 21 runs in her four‑over spell, unable to stem the flow of runs. The final over saw Piparo finish the chase with a boundary, sealing a two‑run win.

Series Implications

This victory propels the Perth Scorchers Women to the top of the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 standings, giving them a clear edge over Adelaide, who now sit third. The win also boosts Perth’s net run rate, a crucial factor as the tournament heads into its knockout phase. Adelaide will need to regroup quickly, especially their death‑over bowling, if they hope to stay in contention.

Both teams showcased the growing depth of women’s T20 cricket in Australia, with emerging talents like Piparo and Larosa making headlines. Fans can look forward to more high‑octane clashes as the Spring Challenge progresses, with the next match scheduled at the same venue later this week.

Stay tuned for live updates on the Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women T20 and follow the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 live score for the latest action.