SS-W vs BH-W (40th Match) – Highlights
This piece dives into the electrifying 40th Match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, featuring a showdown between BH-W and SS-W in Brisbane. The contest saw the Sixers set a target of 141 runs, which the Heat comfortably chased down with 18 balls to spare, clinching a 5-wicket victory. This match highlighted the Heat’s dominance with the bat and their ability to perform under pressure as they continued to strengthen their position in the league standings.
In the 40th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, Brisbane Heat Women defeated Sydney Sixers Women by 5 wickets with 18 balls to spare in Brisbane. Batting first, the Sixers posted 140 runs, with notable contributions from their batters but falling short of a formidable total. In response, the Heat chased down the target in just 17 overs, showcasing a dominant batting performance led by their top-order players.
SS-W managed to score 140 runs in their 20 overs, with contributions from key batters but faced challenges in maintaining a consistent run rate against Brisbane Heat’s disciplined bowling. Ellyse Perry provided a steady start with her knock of 33 runs off 34 balls, including five boundaries, before being dismissed by Jess Jonassen in the 10th over.
Amelia Kerr played a crucial role in anchoring the innings with a well-paced 41 off 37 balls, hitting four boundaries, but her dismissal in the 14th over derailed the momentum.
Sarah Bryce added a late flourish with a quick 28 off 19 balls, including a four and a six, but lacked enough support from the lower order. Tight spells from Jess Jonassen (3/26) and Lucy Hamilton (3/21), along with key contributions from Nicola Hancock (2/29), ensured the Sixers were restricted to a modest total.
BH-W chased down the target of 141 runs with a confident performance, securing victory in just 17 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Despite an early loss of Grace Harris (6 off 7) to Caoimhe Bray in the second over, Georgia Redmayne (25 off 29) anchored the innings while Jemimah Rodrigues dazzled with a quick-fire 39 off 22 balls, striking five boundaries and a six to maintain the momentum.
After a brief collapse, where the Heat lost Rodrigues and Charli Knott (0) in successive deliveries, skipper Jess Jonassen steadied the innings with a composed yet impactful knock of 39 off 29 balls. Late contributions from Lauren Winfield-Hill (12 off 9) and an explosive cameo by Laura Harris (12 off 5) ensured the target was chased with ease.
Caoimhe Bray (2/38) and Amelia Kerr (2/30) delivered solid spells for the Sixers, but their performances couldn’t disrupt Brisbane Heat’s powerful batting charge.
Sydney Sixers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Scoreboard
Sydney Sixers Women– 140 (20)
Brisbane Heat Women – 142/5 (17/20)
Result – Heat won by 5 wickets (with 18 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Jess Jonassen
SS-W vs BH-W Playing XI
Sydney Sixers Women
Ellyse Perry(C), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Sarah Bryce(WK), Maitlan Brown, Hollie Armitage, Mathilda Carmichael, Elsa Hunter, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Grace Sippel, Lauren Cheatle
Brisbane Heat Women
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
Disclaimer: This Highlight is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.