MLRW vs BRHW, Women's Big Bash League 2024, Final

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Melbourne Renegades Women vs Brisbane Heat Women, Women's Big Bash League 2024

Big Picture

The stage is set for the final showdown of the Women's Big Bash League 2024, as Melbourne Renegades Women take on Brisbane Heat Women at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 1. Both teams have been in scintillating form, finishing at the top of the points table and setting up a thrilling finale.

Form Guide

Last five completed matches; most recent first

Melbourne Renegades WWWWW
Brisbane Heat WWWWW

In the Spotlight

• Hayley Matthews, Georgia Redmayne

Team News

• Injury concerns for Jemimah Rodrigues

Pitch and Conditions

• The surface at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to be competitive, with both batters and bowlers getting something out of the surface. Heavy rain in the lead-up and forecasted showers on Sunday may affect the pitch conditions.

Stats and Trivia

• Brisbane Heat have won 11 of 19 matches overall against Melbourne Renegades
• Melbourne Renegades won their only fixture at the MCG this season
• Renegades batters Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, and Naomi Stalenberg are ranked in the top six for highest strike rates this season

Key Players to Watch

• Batters:
  • Hayley Matthews (MRW) – 9 M • 255 Runs • 36.43 Avg • 136.36 SR
  • Georgia Redmayne (BHW) – 10 M • 248 Runs • 27.56 Avg • 137.01 SR
  • Courtney Webb (MRW) – 9 M • 249 Runs • 31.13 Avg • 120.87 SR
• Bowlers:
  • Sophie Molineux (MRW) – 6 M • 15 Wkts • 7.13 Econ • 9.6 SR
  • Jess Jonassen (BHW) – 10 M • 15 Wkts • 7.47 Econ • 14.4 SR
  • Lucy Hamilton (BHW) – 6 M • 11 Wkts • 5.05 Econ • 10.36 SR

Match Prediction

Given the competitive nature of the pitch and the form of both teams, the team batting first is likely to have an advantage. If Melbourne Renegades Women win the toss, they may opt to bat first and set a challenging total for Brisbane Heat Women.

• Scenario 1: Melbourne Renegades Women win the toss and opt to bat first
  • Powerplay: 45-55
  • MRW: 165-175
• Scenario 2: Brisbane Heat Women win the toss and opt to bat first
  • Powerplay: 40-50
  • BHW: 160-170

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.