BH-W vs ST-W Challenger Match Highlights for Women's Big Bash League 2024
Brisbane Heat recorded their sixth straight win in a row, defeating Sydney Thunder in a duel against the challengers by a decent margin of points to reach the final of the WBBL 2024-25. Let's take a look at the highlights of the Challenger match between BH-W and ST-W.
The Heat's disciplined bowling attack restricted the Thunder to a modest 133 and set up a manageable chase for the two-time champions, which they chased in 15.2 overs with nine wickets in hand.
With this confident performance, the Heat continued their top form and consolidated their status as title contenders.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Highlights
Despite a steady start, the Thunders experienced a collapse, going from 42-1 to 69-7.
It was Hannah Darlington who saved the team with her unbeaten 40 off 29, including 4 fours and 2 maximums. Taneale Peschel provided Darlington well, playing 24 off 16 to take the Thunders' total to 133 in 20 overs.
Brisbane lost their first wicket early in the chase but thanks to Georgia Redmayne and Jemimah Rodrigues both keeping Heat in the game.
Rodrigues returned to the pavilion after his injury exit with 43 out of 30, while Redmayne remained unbeaten, scoring 50* out of 41.
BH-W vs ST-W Challenger Scorecard
| Sydney Thunder | 133/7 (20 overs) |
| Brisbane heat | 134/1 (15.2 overs) |
Player of the game
Brisbane's Grace Parsons was named player of the match for her brilliant bowling of 3-0-10-3.
Performance in the WBBL 2024-25
The Brisbane team began its WBBL 2024-25 The team had a good season with two wins in a row before losing touch and suffering three defeats in a row.
However, with a confident outlook and aiming to clinch their third Big Bash title, the Heat won their next five league games and moved into the challengers having finished second in the points table at the conclusion of the league phase.
The Heat faced a significant task in the Challenger as they faced the Sydney Thunder, who they had previously defeated in the league run. But Brisbane passed the challenging task and reached the final.
Brisbane Heat will now face the Melbourne Renegades in the title fight on December 1stst in Melbourne.
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