BH-W vs ST-W Match Analysis

Brisbane Heat Women and Sydney Thunder Women will play each other in the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 challenger game on November 29, 2024, at 02:15 PM at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 

Brisbane Heat Women secured a victory over Sydney Sixers Women in their final league match, finishing second on the points table. They are in outstanding form, having won their last five games. Their strong track record against Sydney Thunder Women adds to their confidence as they approach this game.

Sydney Thunder Women eliminated Hobart Hurricanes Women in the Knockout match. Having already defeated Brisbane Heat Women during the league stage, it will be intriguing to see if they can replicate that performance in the Challenger.

BH-W vs ST-W Team Preview & Squads

Brisbane Heat Women

Brisbane Heat Women have hit their stride at the perfect time. After a sluggish start with just two wins in their first five games, they bounced back impressively with five consecutive victories. Their batting lineup is performing consistently, complemented by a strong bowling attack. Captain Jess Jonassen will aim to keep the momentum going and lead her side to another win.

Grace Harris has been the standout batter for BH-W and will aim to provide a solid start alongside Georgia Redmayne. The middle order, featuring Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, and Jess Jonassen, forms a formidable unit that will need to build crucial partnerships. With Laura Harris and Lauren Winfield-Hill adding depth, the batting lineup appears well-rounded.

On the bowling front, Nicola Hancock and Shikha Pandey have been key in delivering breakthroughs, and the team will rely on them for another strong performance. Jess Jonassen’s experience will be vital during the middle overs, supported by Lucy Hamilton. Grace Parsons and Charli Knott bring additional variety to the attack, enhancing the team’s overall balance.

Brisbane Heat Women Squads

Brisbane Heat Women Squads

Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Georgia Redmayne, Laura Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Hamilton, Sianna Ginger, Grace Parsons, Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Nicola Hancock, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Ruby Strange, Mikayla Wrigley, Lucinda Bourke.

Sydney Thunder Women

Sydney Thunder Women delivered an impressive performance in the Eliminator, defeating Hobart Hurricanes Women by six wickets. Despite concerns about their form before the match, they dominated from the outset. However, facing Brisbane Heat Women will be a tougher challenge, and the Thunder skipper will count on a strong all-around effort from her team.

Chamari Athapaththu and Georgia Voll have yet to find their best form, and ST-W will hope for a big contribution from them in this game. Phoebe Litchfield will aim to anchor the middle order and build partnerships with Tahila Wilson and Anika Learoyd. With Georgia Adams, Sammy-Jo Johnson, and Hannah Darlington adding firepower, the batting lineup looks solid.

The bowlers impressed in the previous match, and the team will look to Shabnim Ismail and Samantha Bates to strike early against Brisbane Heat’s in-form batting unit. Chamari Athapaththu will aim to maintain her good bowling form with tight spells in the middle overs, supported by Hannah Darlington. Georgia Adams and Taneale Peschel round out a strong bowling attack.

Sydney Thunder Women Squads

Sydney Thunder Women Squads

Chamari Athapaththu, Ella Briscoe, Heather Knight, Georgia Voll, Saskia Horley, Tahlia Wilson, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Sienna Eve, Samantha Bates, Georgia Adams, Phoebe Litchfield, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Shabnim Ismail, Hannah Darlington, and Taneale Peschel.

Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women outfield report 

Allan Border Field Brisbane

The chasing squad has won the last two games and has a strong record at this location. In the second half, the wicket will provide the bowlers with something to work with. To limit the opposition to a minimal total, the team that wins the toss would try to bowl first.

Over Brisbane, there will be a lot of clouds, and it might rain during the match.

A good batting surface is what we anticipate, and once the batters have their sights set, they can play freely. Over the past two years, the average first-inning score at this location has been 139 runs. 

Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Brisbane Heat Women won 3 matches in their last five games and Sydney Thunder Women won 2.

Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Brisbane Heat Women have a 57% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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