Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers: Women's Big Bash League semi-final – as it happened

Stars into first final after seven-wicket win at North Sydney OvalAlana King takes 3-16; Nat Sciver unbeaten on 47 11.14am GMT The Stars had never been to a WBBL semi-final before tonight and now they are through to their first final after a convincing defeat of Perth Scorchers. The formbook predicted a result like this - the Stars have now beaten the Scorchers three times from three attempts this season - and they will be favourites again in the decider, whether they meet Brisbane Heat or Sydne