Allround Brisbane Heat coast to WBBL final

Brisbane Heat coast to WBBL final with clinical performance

Brisbane Heat secured a spot in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 final with a dominant 9-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder. A collective bowling effort restricted Thunder to 133/7, and Georgia Redmayne's unbeaten 50, along with Jemimah Rodrigues' 43, powered Heat's chase, finishing the game in 15.2 overs.

Grace Parsons shone with the ball, taking 3-10, while Jess Jonassen claimed 2-33. Sydney Thunder's Hannah Darlington scored a valiant 40 not out, but it was not enough to prevent Heat's victory.

Recap:

• Grace Parsons' 3-wicket haul restricts Sydney Thunder to 133/7.
• Georgia Redmayne (50*) and Jemimah Rodrigues (43) lead Heat's chase with a 75-run partnership.
• Hannah Darlington's 40 not out and Taneale Peschel's 24* help Thunder post a fighting total of 133/7.

Player of the Match: Grace Parsons (Brisbane Heat) – 3-10 (4 overs)

Brief scores:

Sydney Thunder 133/7 in 20 overs (Hannah Darlington 40*, Taneale Peschel 24*; Grace Parsons 3-10, Jess Jonassen 2-33)

Brisbane Heat 134/1 in 15.2 overs (Georgia Redmayne 50*, Jemimah Rodrigues 43; Samantha Bates 1-25)