Women's Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers thumped by New Zealand star's heroics

Scorchers suffer heavy defeat in WBBL

New Zealand star Amelia Kerr put in a player-of-the match performance as the Perth Scorchers suffered a heavy defeat in the Women's Big Bash League on Saturday.

The Scorchers were bowled out for just 99 in 18.1 overs, with Kerr taking 3-14 from her four overs. The New Zealand all-rounder then hit an unbeaten 50 from 31 balls to guide the Hurricanes to a comfortable seven-wicket victory with 22 balls to spare.

The result leaves the Scorchers with just one win from their first three matches of the WBBL season, while the Hurricanes move up to second place on the ladder.

The Scorchers will be hoping to bounce back when they take on the Adelaide Strikers at Karen Rolton Oval on Tuesday night.

Kerr stars for Hurricanes

Kerr was the star of the show for the Hurricanes, taking 3-14 with the ball and scoring an unbeaten 50 with the bat. The 21-year-old has been in impressive form for New Zealand in recent months, and she is showing that she is one of the most exciting young players in the world.

Kerr's performance helped the Hurricanes to their second win of the WBBL season, and they will be confident of making a strong challenge for the title this year.

Scorchers need to improve

The Scorchers, on the other hand, will need to improve if they want to challenge for the WBBL title. They have now lost two of their first three matches, and they will need to start winning games soon if they want to stay in contention.

The Scorchers have a talented squad, but they have not been able to put it together consistently so far this season. They will need to find a way to gel as a team and start winning games if they want to achieve their goals this year.