The 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) rolls on with Brisbane Heat Women set to take on Melbourne Renegades Women in the sixth match at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field on Wednesday. Brisbane has started the season on a high, notching up a win, while the Renegades are still in search of their first victory. Having dominated past encounters, Brisbane Heat are favorites to triumph in this clash.
Match Details
- Match: BHW vs MRW, 6th Match, WBBL 2024
- Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Time: 1:40 PM Local Time
- Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Team Previews
Brisbane Heat Women
Brisbane Heat Women enter this match following a confident 4-wicket win against Adelaide Strikers Women. Chasing a target of 134, the Heat successfully crossed the line with two overs to spare, thanks to Charli Knott’s unbeaten 44 off 30 balls. Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, and Lauren Winfield-Hill bolster the batting lineup, and Harris in particular is coming off an outstanding season where she amassed 501 runs at a strike rate of 166.
In the bowling department, Indian seamer Shikha Pandey impressed with figures of 2-14 from her 4 overs in the last game. Alongside her, Jess Jonassen and Nicola Hancock – who shared 47 wickets last season – are key bowlers to watch.
Brisbane Heat Key Players:
- Georgia Redmayne
- Charli Knott
- Jess Jonassen
Predicted Playing XI:
Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Laura Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock
Melbourne Renegades Women
The Melbourne Renegades Women, meanwhile, lost their season opener to the Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets. They set a strong target of 178-8, powered by Georgia Wareham’s explosive 61 off 31 balls and Courtney Webb’s steady 43 off 39. Wareham’s all-around prowess was evident as she also bagged three wickets in the same game, underscoring her value to the team.
However, the team missed star all-rounder Hayley Matthews in the opener, and her status for this game remains uncertain. In her absence, the Renegades’ bowling will lean heavily on the likes of Wareham, Linsey Smith, and skipper Sophie Molineux.
Melbourne Renegades Key Players:
- Alice Capsey
- Georgia Wareham
- Courtney Webb
Predicted Playing XI:
Emma de Broughe/ Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sarah Coyte, Linsey Smith, Milly Illingworth/ Georgia Prestwidge
Brisbane Heat Women T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 138
Won = 80
Loss = 54
No Result = 4
Tie = 0
Melbourne Renegades Women T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 129
Won = 49
Loss = 74
No Result = 6
Tie = 0
Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 19
Brisbane Heat Women won = 10
Melbourne Renegades Women won = 8
No Result = 1
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
The Allan Border Field is known for its balanced T20 conditions, offering something for both batters and bowlers. The surface provides enough bounce and movement to keep the seamers interested while allowing batters to play freely on the up. The average first innings score here is around 138, with teams targeting 150-160 to establish control.
Weather Conditions
Expect partly cloudy skies in Brisbane, with pleasant temperatures and only a slight chance of rain. The weather is not expected to interfere with the game.
Toss Prediction
With 17 of the last 29 matches won by teams chasing, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first to exploit any initial movement on the surface.
Match Prediction and Winning Chances
With a head-to-head record favoring Brisbane Heat Women, who have won four of their last five meetings against the Renegades, the home team enters this match as the slight favorite. Brisbane’s balanced lineup, combined with their strong start to the season and home advantage, gives them a clear edge. Melbourne Renegades have the talent to contest, but their form and the absence of Hayley Matthews may make a difference.
Winner Prediction: Brisbane Heat Women to secure a win in this contest.
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