Brisbane Heat exceeded Melbourne Stars With six wickets in the 30th match Women’s Big Head League (WBL) 2024. The Heat’s dominant performance at Drummoyne Oval was led by Lucy Hamilton, who claimed her first WBBL five-goal haul.
Melbourne Stars Innings: Struggles and Sparks
As the Melbourne Stars struggled to build momentum, the Brisbane Heat quickly took the lead as they elected to bowl first after winning the toss. Hamilton stole the show with a brilliant bowling display and finished with figures of 5/8 in four overs. His scalps included key wickets such as Annabel Sutherland (21) and the dangerous Meg Lanning (13).
Lucy Hamilton
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Kim Garth was the pick for the Stars, scoring a brave 31 off 20 balls with three fours and a six, while Rhys McKenna added a useful 20 to 15. Maisie Gibson’s final cameo of 15 off 11 balls, which included two sixes, helped the Stars. 138 all out their way in the allotted 20 overs.
Shikha Pandey (2/31) gave Hamilton solid support with the ball, while Grace Parsons struck with the wicket.
Brisbane Heat’s Chase: Calm and Composed
Chasing 139 for victory, Brisbane Heat got off to a poor start, losing Grace Harris (6) and Georgia Redmayne (19) early. However, Jemimah Rodrigues steadied the innings with a blistering 45 off 31 balls laced with five fours and two sixes. His partnership with Charlie Knott, who hit 35 for 36, proved decisive.
Laura Harris brought a quick firework of 10 to 5, while skipper Jess Jonassen sealed the game with an unbeaten 17-11. The heat streak was comfortable at 17.3 overs.
Jemimah Rodrigues top scored for Brisbane Heat
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Garth, Sutherland and Tess Flintoff each took a wicket for the Stars, but the target was too modest to defend.
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Hamilton’s devastating spell was the highlight of the game as his accuracy and variations tore apart the Stars’ batting order. The Heat’s batting depth, with contributions from all-rounders, ensured a smooth chase despite some early hiccups.
The win cements the Heat’s position in the WBBL standings as they continue their quest for the title. The Stars, however, will need to regroup and overcome their hitting weaknesses to stay in the playoffs.
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