TOP STORIES

WBBL Final: All you need to know

Saturday, 30-Nov-2024, 05:33 AM
News

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) as Melbourne Renegades Women are set to host Brisbane Heat Women in the final on Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Both teams have battled through the highly competitive tournament and secured their place in the ultimate showdown.

Brisbane Heat's route to the final was impressive, as they managed to edge past Sydney Thunder in a high-pressure Challenger match. The Heat have been one of the standout teams this season, finishing on the second in the standings with seven wins from ten games. The Heat have been led by their star players, Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne and Jemimah Rodrigues, who have put in match-winning performances.

The Melbourne Renegades have had an impressive campaign this season, demonstrating brilliance throughout the competition. Their path to the final was confirmed when they triumphed over Sydney Thunder in a pulsating 37th match. Renegades are topping the points table as Courtney Webb, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux and Deandra Dottin have been the backbone of team across all departments. 

HEAD-TO-HEAD

MATCHES: 20

No Result: 1

Melbourne Renegades Women Won: 8

Brisbane Heat Women Won: 11

Melbourne Renegades Women probable XI: Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (c), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte,  Milly Illingworth,  Grace Scrivens/ Charis Bekker

Brisbane Heat Women probable XI: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Laura Harris, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock 

Tags

More News

News

Young cricketer dies in Melbourne after being struck by cricket ball

22 sec ago

A 17-year-old club cricketer (Ben Austin) in Melbourne passed away after being struck on the neck by a ball while warming up in the nets on Tuesday. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition, but despite best efforts, he died later on Thursday morning.

According to multiple reports, Ben was facing deliveries thrown from a sidearm device during a net session and wea...


News

"Harshit Rana doesn't fit the bill yet": Former Indian cricketer questions Arshdeep's exclusion from 1st T20I

33 mins ago

The exclusion of Arshdeep Singh from the playing XI in the first T20I between India and Australia has sparked disappointment. For the first T20I against Australia on Wednesday, India went with Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana as their specialist pacers, while Arshdeep was left to warm the bench. Despite being th...


News

Nicolas Pooran, Kieron Pollard return to MI Emirates in ILT20 as wildcards

1 hr ago

MI Emirates have made a statement ahead of the upcoming ILT20 season by naming power hitters Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcard signings. Pollard, who is a T20 veteran, remains one of the format’s most successful players.

Pooran, on the other hand, brings explosive batting and finishing ability. Pooran has already retir...


News

Rain washes out 1st T20I between Australia and India

16 hrs ago

The first T20I between Australia and India on Wednesday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra was abandoned due to persistent rain after just 9.4 overs of the first innings. India, asked to bat, began with intent, racing to 97 for 1 before the weather intervened. The match was called off after incessant rainfall showed no sign of letting up.

Opening the batting...


News

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three T20Is against Australia

18 hrs ago

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against Australia due to a neck spasm. Reddy, who was already recovering from a left quadriceps injury suffered during the second ODI against Australia on October 23, complained of neck spasms that "impacted his recovery and mobility".

He had also missed the third ODI in Sy...