Brisbane Heat Women will be taking on the Hobart Hurricanes women in the 10th match of the WBBL 2024/25. The match is set to take place at the Junction Oval at 6:00 AM (IST). Both the teams have had a different kind of journey in the league so far. While the Heat women have been unbeaten so far, the Hurricanes women have a win and a loss to their name each.
On paper, the Heat women seem to possess great strength. Their players are great and there seems to be the right mix of youth and experienced, domestic and international players. Having won both their games so far, the Heat women would love to continue their winning streak. They start as the favourites to beat the Hurricanes’ women in the game.
Here is the probable playing XI of the Brisbane Heat women for the game against the Hobart Hurricanes women:
Top Order – Georgia Redmayne (WK), Grace Harris, and Lauren Wilfield
In the top order, the Heat women have a good mix of youth and experience. Georgia Redmayne can anchor the innings from her end and keep the wicket as well. Grace Harris can be aggressive with the bat and deliver some overs with the ball. At number 3, they are likely to continue with Lauren Wilfield. She might have to convert her starts into big knocks.
Middle Order – Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (C ), and Laura Harris
The Heat women’s team has a great middle order. They are likely to go with Charli Knott despite not being at her best. While she is good at number 4, it’s their number 5 and 6 who make a difference to the side. Jess Jonassen and Laura Harris are two aggressive batters who can also bowl well. It gives a good balance to the side as they can accommodate designated finishers lower down the order.
Lower Middle Order – Nadine De Klerk and Sianna Ginger
At number 7, the Heat women have Nadine De Klerk. She brings the experience to the side. Her abilities to win matches both as a batter and as a bowler is key for the success of the Brisbane Heat Women. At number 8, they are likely to continue with Sianna Ginger. She has been good as a bowler so far. The team might want to have a bit of contribution from her with the bat when necessary.
Bowlers – Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, and Nicola Hancock
The Heat women have a good bowling lineup. Shikha Pandey can swing the new ball and can additionally add some runs as a batter. Grace Parsons and Nicola Hancock have done well in the tournament so far. Given the All-rounder heavy side, the Heat women can rotate the bowlers as per their needs. They have a great side that can beat any team in the tournament.
Brisbane Heat Women’s Playing XI against Hobart Hurricanes women in WBBL –
Georgia Redmayne (WK), Grace Harris, Lauren Wilfield, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (C ), Laura Harris, Nadine De Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock