Sophie Devine and Alana King steered Perth Scorchers to a statement WBBL win over Melbourne Stars at Junction Oval.
Perth Scorchers came to Melbourne's Junction Oval and left with the points. Sophie Devine and Alana King led the way in a Women's Big Bash League win over the Melbourne Stars.
Devine, the New Zealand all-rounder, is one of the most dangerous players in franchise T20 cricket. When she sets the tempo, the Scorchers tend to follow. King, the Australian leg-spinner, gave the side control and cutting edge in a format where one good over can swing a game.
For the Stars, it was a frustrating night at home. They struggled to shake the Scorchers' grip once the visitors found their rhythm, and the result leaves them with ground to make up in a tight, fast-moving WBBL table.
The Scorchers will take the momentum into their next fixture, with Devine and King setting the standard for the rest of the squad. The Stars will need a quick reset to keep their campaign on track.
