Grace Parsons stars as Brisbane Heat thrash Melbourne Renegades in Women’s Big Bash League 2024

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) continues to deliver thrilling cricket action, showcasing some of the best talent in women’s cricket. In Match 6 of the 2024 season, Brisbane Heat faced off against Melbourne Renegades at the Allan Border Field, delivering yet another entertaining contest that kept the crowd engaged from start to finish.

Brisbane Heat set a challenging target

In the exciting clash at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane Heat emerged victorious against Melbourne Renegades by 28 runs. After being put in to bat, Brisbane Heat set a competitive total of 169/8, thanks to vital contributions from their middle order. Georgia Redmayne led the charge with 44 off 39 balls, including seven boundaries, anchoring the innings after a quick start by Grace Harris. Late firepower from Laura Harris, who struck 31 off just 16 balls with three sixes, further bolstered the Heat’s score. Contributions from Jess Jonassen (25 off 19) and Grace Parsons (11 off 7) added essential runs in the final overs.

Melbourne Renegades’ bowlers keep it competitive

The Renegades’ bowlers worked hard to contain Brisbane Heat, with Sophie Molineux and Hayley Matthews picking up two wickets each. Matthews was particularly economical, conceding only 21 runs from her three overs while taking two crucial wickets. Deandra Dottin and Sarah Coyte also chipped in with a wicket each, but costly overs meant the Renegades had to chase a challenging total. Although the Renegades managed to keep the Heat from crossing the 170-run mark, Brisbane’s consistent partnerships helped them set a difficult target.

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Renegades stumble in chase despite Naomi Stalenberg’s effort

In response, Melbourne Renegades struggled to maintain momentum in their chase, finishing at 141/9 after 20 overs. Matthews gave them a brisk start, scoring 35 off 23 balls with seven boundaries, but the middle order faltered under pressure. Quick wickets fell as Alice Capsey and Dottin were both dismissed cheaply, putting the Renegades on the back foot. Naomi Stalenberg played a fighting innings of 38 off 23 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six, but lacked sufficient support from her teammates to take the game deep.

Grace Parsons stars with the ball for Brisbane Heat

Parsons was the standout bowler for Brisbane Heat, claiming 3 wickets for just 22 runs in her four overs, a performance that earned her the Player of the Match award. Shikha Pandey was also effective with her seam bowling, taking 2 for 27. Jonassen and Nicola Hancock each contributed a wicket, helping restrict the Renegades to well below the target. Brisbane’s bowlers maintained tight lines, consistently picking up wickets to prevent any significant partnerships from forming.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.