MS-W vs BH-W (30th Match) – Highlights
In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 30th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, where Brisbane Heat Women faced Melbourne Stars Women in Sydney on November 17. It was an exciting contest that saw Brisbane Heat emerge victorious by 6 wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 139 runs with 15 balls to spare. This match highlighted the Heat’s strong all-round performance and added another memorable chapter to this season’s action-packed tournament.
Melbourne Stars set a target of 139 runs, scoring 138 in their innings. Brisbane Heat chased down the target in 17.3 overs, finishing at 139/4. The Heat showcased an all-round performance to secure a comfortable win, keeping their campaign on track.
Melbourne Stars Women struggled to build momentum in their innings, managing a total of 138 all out in their 20 overs. The innings got off to a slow start, with Yastika Bhatia (8 off 10) dismissed by Lucy Hamilton in the 5th over. Captain Annabel Sutherland (21 off 18) followed soon after, leaving the Stars at 32/2.
The middle order failed to stabilize the innings, with Meg Lanning (13 off 14), Marizanne Kapp (9 off 7), and Tess Flintoff (7 off 10) departing quickly. Hamilton was the star of the show, claiming crucial wickets and finishing with exceptional figures of 4 overs, 1 maiden, 8 runs, and 5 wickets. By the 11th over, the Stars were in trouble at 67/5.
Rhys McKenna (20 off 15) and Kim Garth (31 not out off 20) tried to rebuild, with Garth playing a crucial knock in the death overs. However, the Stars kept losing wickets, with their last 5 falling for just 42 runs. Shikha Pandey (2/31) and Grace Parsons (1/28) supported Hamilton with timely breakthroughs, ensuring the Stars couldn’t gain any late momentum.
The Stars’ inability to form partnerships and Hamilton’s brilliant bowling performance defined their innings, as they set a target of 139 for Brisbane Heat Women to chase.
Brisbane Heat Women successfully chased down the target of 139 in 17.3 overs, securing a comfortable 6-wicket victory. Although they lost Grace Harris early for 6 runs, Georgia Redmayne (19 off 17) provided some stability before being run out in the 7th over, leaving the Heat at 51/2.
Jemimah Rodrigues played a crucial role, scoring a brilliant 45 off 31 balls, which included 5 fours and 2 sixes. Her aggressive knock kept the required run rate in check until she was dismissed by Annabel Sutherland in the 13th over. Charli Knott anchored the innings with a composed 35 not out off 36 balls, ensuring there were no further setbacks.
Laura Harris contributed a quickfire 10 off 5 balls, while captain Jess Jonassen finished the chase in style with an unbeaten 17 off 11 balls, including a boundary and a six.
Melbourne Stars’ bowlers, including Annabel Sutherland (1/27), Kim Garth (1/21), and Tess Flintoff (1/30), managed a few breakthroughs but couldn’t contain Brisbane’s scoring. With strong performances from Rodrigues, Knott, and Jonassen, Brisbane Heat wrapped up the game with 15 balls to spare.
Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Scoreboard
Melbourne Stars Women– 138 (20)
Brisbane Heat Women– 139/4 (17.3/20)
Result – Heat won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Lucy Hamilton
MS-W vs BH-W Playing XI
Melbourne Stars Women
Yastika Bhatia(wk), Annabel Sutherland©, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Deepti Sharma, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day
Brisbane Heat Women
Georgia Redmayne(wk), Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Laura Harris, Jess Jonassen©, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock
Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.