Brisbane Heat Women will open their Women’s Big Bash League 2025 campaign against defending champions Melbourne Renegades Women at Allan Border Field, Brisbane on Sunday, November 9. This opening match promises an exciting clash between two competitive squads aiming to set the pace for the tournament.
Brisbane Heat boast a strong squad with key players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Chinelle Henry providing overseas firepower, supported by domestic talent such as Jess Jonassen, Grace Harris, and Nadine de Klerk. The Heat finished as runners-up last season and are favourites this time around, thanks to their balanced batting and bowling line-up. Their batting depth and experienced players give them a slight edge over the Renegades, and they have good head-to-head statistics against Melbourne Renegades.
Melbourne Renegades, led by Sophie Molineux, feature a mix of established names including Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey, and Georgia Wareham. Although facing challenges in recent form, the team looks to capitalize on their strong bowling attack and the all-round capabilities of players like Tess Flintoff and Issy Wong. The Renegades will aim to start their campaign strongly despite being underdogs in this match.
BH-W vs MR-W, WBBL 2025: Match details
- Date and Time: November 9; 08:10 pm IST/ 02:40 am GMT/ 12:40 pm Local
- Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
BH-W vs MR-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 19| Brisbane Heat won: 10 | Melbourne Renegades won: 09 | No result: 00
Allan Border Field Pitch Report
Pitch conditions at Allan Border Field typically favour bowlers early on, with good bounce and carry aiding pacers and spinners as the game progresses. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first, making the contest even more intriguing. Batting conditions improve as the innings go on, so a solid start in the powerplay will be crucial.
Squads
Brisbane Heat: Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucy Bourke, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley
Melbourne Renegades: Charis Bekker, Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Sophie Molineux (C), Davina Perrin, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Issy Wong
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BH-W vs MR-W, WBBL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
Melbourne Renegades Women wins the toss and bowls first
Brisbane Heat Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
Brisbane Heat Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
Brisbane Heat Women wins the toss and bowls first
Melbourne Renegades Women’s powerplay score: 55-65
Melbourne Renegades Women’s total score: 200-210
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
