WBBL 2024, Match 36 | BH-W vs MS-W Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Brisbane Heat Women to clash with Melbourne Stars Women next in WBBL 2024 [Source: @WBBL/X.com]

With the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 edition nearing its business end of things, Brisbane Heat Women will lock horns with Melbourne Stars Women in the 36th fixture of the tournament. The clash will be held at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on November 22 from 2.40 PM IST. 

BH-W vs MS-W: Match Details And Live Streaming

BH-W vs MS-W: Brisbane Heat Women

This upcoming contest against Melbourne Stars is extremely crucial for Brisbane Heat since the playoff race is heating up. With 10 points in 8 games, Heat Women ranks 3rd on the table. A victory here would propel them to second place. Fortunately, the odds favour the Heat ahead of the big clash.

In the previous game against Melbourne Stars, Lucy Hamilton starred with a historic fifer that crushed Stars to 138/10. In the chase, Jemimah Rodrigues (45 off 31) and Charli Knott (35 off 36) had a 50-run partnership for the third wicket. Jess Jonassen scored winning runs to complete the chase in 17.3 overs, thus securing Heat's 5th victory of the season. Hence, the Heat Women will aim to repeat history on Friday.

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BH-W vs MS-W: Melbourne Stars Women

Melbourne Stars Women, seated at the bottom with 4 points in 8 games, are only mathematically alive in the tournament. This WBBL edition has been a nightmarish tournament for a fairly powerful lineup featuring stars like Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp and Deepti Sharma. Their most recent loss was against table toppers Sydney Thunder Women.

The batters once again disappointed with a 108/9 first-inning total. Despite a shambolic total, Melbourne Stars bowlers tried to make a game out of it. Kapp’s 3 wickets in 4 overs jolted the Thunder top order. However, Tahila Wilson and Anika Learoyd added 52 runs for the 5th wicket to seal a nerve-wracking victory in 19.4 overs. Regardless, the Stars Women will aim to win whatever’s left to save the pride of the team and finish on a high.

BH-W vs MS-W: Brisbane Pitch Report

The Allan Border field is a good batting wicket with initial lateral movement for pacers. The surface will have good bounce for batters to execute quality shots. Once the surface flattens out, scoring will get easier. The outfield is typically lush and well-maintained, providing quick value for shots. Previously in the tournament, 160-170 proved to be match-winning totals, and batting-first teams have had huge success. Hence, the toss will be crucial, with both captains wanting to bat first.

BH-W vs MS-W:  Key Players And Stats

• Grace Harris: 243 runs in 8 games; Average: 30.38; SR: 137.29
• Lucy Hamilton: 5-wicket-haul in last WBBL 2024 game
• Marizanne Kapp: 9 wickets in 8 games; Average: 19.78; Economy: 5.74
• Shikha Pandey: 11 wickets in 8 games; Average: 17.54; Economy: 6.43

BH-W vs MS-W: Probable Playing XI

Brisbane Heat Women: Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Laura Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock

Melbourne Stars Women: Sophie Reid (wk), Ines McKeon, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day

BH-W vs MS-W: Winner Prediction

While Melbourne Stars Women have nothing to lose, Brisbane Heat Women are a much stronger side in terms of overall depth in batting and bowling. Hence, we expect the Heat to win this game.

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