A trademark Beth Mooney masterclass century set up Perth Scorchers for a 23-run win over the Brisbane Heat to get their WBBL season up and running.

Mooney made a scintillating 105 off 73 deliveries to power the Scorchers to 3-172 at Allan Border Field.

The Heat, who dropped crucial catches in the field, were all out for 149 in 19.1 overs.

Wicketkeeper Mooney finished the match as she started it with a brilliant direct hit at the non-striker’s end to run out Nicola Hancock.

Scorchers opener Mooney, who started her WBBL career with the Heat, was at her composed best from the get-go.

She was particularly severe on the leg side initially where she flicked several deliveries to the fence with consummate ease.

Mooney brought up her half-century off 42 balls without breaking stride before u

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