Perth Scorchers have added more international firepower to their batting line-up, securing New Zealand World Cup champion Brooke Halliday as a replacement overseas player for the remainder of Weber WBBL|10.

The 29-year-old will replace Amy Jones for the Scorchers’ last three WBBL|10 fixtures, with the English wicketkeeper-batter set to join her international teammates ahead of a multi-format series in South Africa.

Jones will play her final game against Sydney Thunder tomorrow, while Halliday could make her WBBL debut in the Scorchers’ clash against Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday 19 November at Karen Rolton Oval.

Known for her powerful stroke play, Halliday has represented her country on 76 occasions (35 ODIs and 41 T20Is) since making her debut against India in February 2021.

The versatile left-hander comes into the tournament off the back of helping New Zealand claim their maiden T20 World Cup title, where she featured in each of the Silver Ferns’ six matches.

Meanwhile, the Scorchers have named an unchanged 13-player squad for their clash with the Thunder at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow afternoon.

Perth Scorchers WBBL|10 Squad for Game Seven: Sophie Devine (Captain), Chloe Ainsworth, Maddy Darke, Hemalatha Dayalan (India), Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Amy Jones (England), Alana King, Carly Leeson, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Chloe Piparo

The Scorchers currently sit third on the WBBL|10 ladder with four wins from six matches, following Tuesday’s 74-run victory over the Thunder at Drummoyne Oval.

MATCH DETAILS

Weber WBBL|10 – Game 7
Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder
Friday 15 November. First ball 12:45PM, AWST.
MCG, Melbourne
LIVE: Kayo, Foxtel, Seven, ABC Sport

Weber WBBL|10 – Game 8
Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers
Tuesday 19 November. First ball 3:10PM, AWST.
Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
LIVE: Kayo, Foxtel, ABC SportWeber WBBL|10 – Game 9
Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers
Thursday 21 November. First ball 12:45PM, AWST.
Ninja Stadium, Hobart
LIVE: Kayo, Foxtel, Seven, ABC Sport