The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 Final ended with a new champion. Hobart Hurricanes Women lifted their maiden WBBL trophy after a dominant 8-wicket win over Perth Scorchers Women at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Batting second, Hobart made the chase look easy, finishing at 141/2 in just 15 overs while chasing 138. The biggest reason behind this one-sided finish was Lizelle Lee’s explosive 77 off 44 balls*, a match-winning knock that powered the Hurricanes to a famous title triumph.
WBBL 2025 Final Result (Quick Summary)
Match: Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, Final (WBBL 2025)
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Toss: Perth Scorchers Women won the toss and chose to bat
Perth Score: 137/5 (20 overs)
Hobart Score: 141/2 (15 overs)
Result: Hobart Hurricanes Women won by 8 wickets
Player of the Final / Match: Lizelle Lee (77* off 44)
WBBL 2025 Final Scorecard Summary
Perth Scorchers Women – 137/5 (20 Overs)
Perth had a decent start but couldn’t build a big total, mainly because Hobart’s bowlers kept hitting the right areas and took important wickets at key moments.
Top Scorers (Perth):
- Sophie Devine (c) – 34 (29)
- Beth Mooney (wk) – 33 (26)
- Paige Scholfield – 27* (22)
- Katie Mack – 17 (21)
Best Bowlers (Hobart):
- Linsey Smith – 2/8
- Heather Graham – 2/26
- Lauren Smith – 1/8
Perth were 27/0 after 4 overs, but once wickets started falling, the innings slowed down. Devine tried to accelerate, and Scholfield finished well, but 137/5 stayed below what many expected for a final.
Hobart Hurricanes Women – 141/2 (15 Overs)
Hobart’s chase was led by one batter — and she played like a champion.
Top Scorers (Hobart):
- Lizelle Lee (wk) – *77 (44)**, 10 fours, 4 sixes
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – 35 (27)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge – 16 (15)
- Nicola Carey – 6* (4)
Hobart raced away early and never looked under pressure. Lee smashed boundaries from the first over and brought up her fifty in style, making the chase one-sided well before the end.
Match Turning Points
1) Heather Graham Removes the Big Threats
Perth needed either Mooney or Devine to play a long innings. Heather Graham dismissed both, breaking Perth’s momentum and keeping the final total under control.
2) Linsey Smith’s Tight Spell Changed the Middle Overs
In finals, middle overs matter. Linsey Smith’s 2/8 didn’t just take wickets — it killed scoring options and forced Perth to take risks.
3) Lizelle Lee’s Powerplay Blast Ended the Contest Early
While chasing 138, Hobart didn’t go slow. Lee attacked from ball one and made Perth’s bowlers look out of ideas. By the time the second wicket fell (Sciver-Brunt at 126), Hobart needed only a few runs.
Player of the Final: Lizelle Lee’s Match-Winning Knock
Lizelle Lee: 77 (44 balls)*
- Boundaries: 10 fours & 4 sixes
- Strike Rate: 175.00
- Key moment: Her 32-ball fifty gave Hobart total control.
She played fearless cricket—clean hitting, smart placement, and complete confidence. With her family present in the stands, Lee delivered a performance that will be remembered as one of the finest final innings in Hurricanes history.
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Final Awards and Major Season Stats (WBBL 2025)
Most Runs in WBBL 2025
| Rank | Player | Runs | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Mooney | 549 | Perth Scorchers Women |
| 2 | Meg Lanning | 479 | Melbourne Stars |
| 3 | Danielle Wyatt-Hodge | 432 | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
Most Wickets in WBBL 2025
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashleigh Gardner | 19 | Sydney Sixers |
| 1 | Georgia Wareham | 19 | Melbourne Renegades |
| 3 | Sophie Day | 16 | Melbourne Stars |
| 3 | Heather Graham | 16 | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
| 5 | Sophie Devine | 15 | Perth Scorchers Women |
| 5 | Linsey Smith | 15 | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
Records & Interesting Stats From the WBBL 2025 Final
Highest Successful Chases in WBBL Finals
| Chase | Match | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 162/4 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | 2019 |
| 141/2 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | 2025 |
| 132/7 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | 2019 |
Most Sixes in a WBBL Final (Match)
| Sixes | Final Match | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | 2025 |
| 7 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | 2022 |
| 6 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | 2019 |
Most Sixes by a Batter in a WBBL Final (Innings)
| Sixes | Player | Match | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sammy-Jo Johnson | Heat vs Strikers | 2019 |
| 4 | Lizelle Lee | Hurricanes vs Scorchers | 2025 |
| 3 | Maddy Brown | Sixers vs Strikers | 2022 |
Biggest Wins for Hobart Hurricanes Women (By Balls Remaining)
| Balls Remaining | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Melbourne Renegades | Hobart | 2022 |
| 45 | Melbourne Renegades | Sydney | 2020 |
| 30 | Perth Scorchers | Hobart | 2025 |
Captains’ and Players’ Reactions (Quotes)
Elyse Villani (Hobart Captain)
Villani called it a “fairytale” moment and thanked the team, staff, supporters, and the wider organization for believing in the Hurricanes’ dream.
Sophie Devine (Perth Captain)
Devine congratulated Hobart and praised the competition’s impact on women’s cricket, while promising that Perth will come back stronger next season.
Lizelle Lee (Player of the Final)
Lee thanked her team and credited the bowlers and fielders for setting up the win, saying she tried to “have fun while batting” — and she surely did.
Full Team Squads (Final)
Hobart Hurricanes Women Playing XI
Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (c), Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Lauren Smith, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano
Perth Scorchers Women Playing XI
Beth Mooney (wk), Katie Mack, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar, Ruby Strange
Why This Title Is Special for Hobart Hurricanes Women
This win is not just a final victory — it is a historic milestone. Hobart Hurricanes Women had made several attempts over the years, and finally, after 10 failed tries, they got their hands on the trophy.
Even more special: Hobart now hold both the men’s BBL title and the women’s WBBL title, making it a golden period for the Hurricanes brand.
Conclusion
The WBBL 2025 season ended in style, but the final belonged to one team and one star. Hobart Hurricanes Women became champions for the first time, defeating Perth Scorchers Women by 8 wickets, and doing it with authority.
From Linsey Smith’s tight spell to Heather Graham’s big wickets, and finally Lizelle Lee’s match-winning 77*, the Hurricanes delivered a complete performance when it mattered most — and etched their name into WBBL history.
