A Beth Mooney masterclass has powered Perth Scorchers to a dominant nine-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades in their Women’s Big Bash League season opener at the WACA Ground.

The UC Capitals have held strong in defence to pick up their second win of the WNBL season against a Maddy Rocci-less Geelong Venom.

West spinner Roston Chase took 5-36 before opener Brandon King hit an unbeaten 81 as their team chased down 170 to beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka.

Jaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne United

Australia have soul-searching to do after the horror ending in Cape Town on Halloween cost them the series against South Africa and top spot in the rankings.

Tom Dearden did enough to keep Sam Walker out of the Kangaroos No.7 jersey as Australia recovered from an early scare against Cook Islands.

Western Sydney have been forced to settle for a point after German Ferreyra's match-winner against Macarthur FC was disallowed for offside.

Marnus Labuschagne's nightmare run in Australia's top-order is certain to be over, with the Queenslander now set for a long stint in the Sheffield Shield.

Tasmania Jewels have marked their first WNBL game in Launceston by coming from behind to defeat previously unbeaten Sydney by eight points.