The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11 season commences with a blockbuster match as defending champions Melbourne Renegades take on last season’s runners-up Brisbane Heat on November 9 at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. Last year, Melbourne clinched their maiden title, winning the final by 7 runs (DLS method), snatching victory and the title from the Heat. Both sides fired up Renegades aiming to defend their title, and Brisbane determined to claim the trophy they missed by a whisker.
Squads:
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Jess Jonassen, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda Bourke, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley
Melbourne Renegades Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Charis Bekker, Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Davina Perrin, Naomi Stalenberg, Courtney Webb, Issy Wong
Players to watch out:
Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham steps up as the stand-in captain for Melbourne Renegades in this fixture. Wareham has played 89 WBBL matches, claiming 59 wickets with best figures of 3/13 and scoring 845 runs. Coming off a strong World Cup showing which included 2 wickets versus Bangladesh and 1 against Pakistan, her all-round skills and World Cup momentum make her a vital leader and performer for the Renegades.
Alice Capsey
Alice Capsey is a dynamic all-rounder for Melbourne Renegades, with 36 WBBL matches, 30 wickets, and 614 runs at a healthy strike rate of 117. After a mixed run at the recent WODI World Cup, Capsey showed her class with a quickfire 50 in the semi-final against South Africa and took 2 wickets against New Zealand. Her aggressive batting and versatile spin provide the Renegades with a major edge in both departments.
Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk is a key all-rounder for Brisbane Heat. With 26 WBBL matches, she has 190 runs and 11 wickets, including best bowling figures of 2/11. Her recent ODI World Cup form has been outstanding, especially her unbeaten 84 and two wickets in a crucial game against India. De Klerk’s ability to perform in pressure situations gives the Heat an important boost ahead of the new season.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen captains Brisbane Heat and is a tournament stalwart. Across 147 WBBL matches, Jonassen has amassed 2,251 runs at a strike rate of 116.09, alongside 179 wickets with the best of 4/13. Her vast experience, consistency with bat and ball, and reliable leadership make her central to Brisbane’s aspirations, anchoring the middle order and leading the attack.
Pitch:
This Brisbane venue generally produces balanced T20 contests average score is 125, with an average of 6 wickets falling per side. Bowlers get some help early on, but batters who settle can cash in with aggressive strokeplay.
Weather:
The forecast predicts a minimum temperature of 18°C and a maximum of 26°C. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with humidity levels expected to be around 78%. Scattered showers are possible, but major interruptions during the match are unlikely.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alice Capsey, Nadine de Klerk, Jess Jonassen, Nicola Hancock, Charli Knott, Georgia Redmayne, Deandra Dottin, Sarah Coyte, Nicole Faltum
Match Details:
Date – November 9, 2025
Time – 8:10 AM IST
Venue – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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