The Brisbane Heat Women will be eager to bounce back in their second match after a shaky start to the season. Opening with a 7-wicket loss to Melbourne Renegades, their batting lineup struggled to build momentum, posting just 133 runs. However, with the return of experienced allrounder Grace Harris from injury, the Heat’s top order looks much stronger. Harris is expected to open alongside Charli Knott, while Nadine de Klerk may return to her finishing role.
The Perth Scorchers Women have also had a tough opening with a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Sydney Sixers, highlighting some early batting woes as they were bowled out for 109. Key players like Mikayla Hinkley and Beth Mooney showed glimpses of promise, but the team needs more consistent support to post competitive totals. Their bowling attack struggled to find breakthroughs, putting additional pressure on their batters to set a better platform.
Squads:
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda Bourke, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley
Perth Scorchers Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Piparo, Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Rebecca McGrath, Amy Edgar, Paige Scholfield, Maddy Darke, Chloe Ainsworth, Ebony Hoskin, Lilly Mills, Maddie White, Ruby Strange, Shay Manolini
Players to watch out:
Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk demonstrated strong batting form in her latest encounter, scoring 40 runs from 38 deliveries. Her disciplined effort resulted in an average of 40.00, helping to set a foundation for her team with a strike rate of 105.26. She has been in outstanding form of late and can be trusted with both bat and ball.
Sianna Ginger
Sianna Ginger made a strong impression with the ball in her opening game, recording an impressive haul of 2 wickets for just 16 runs conceded in her two overs. Her best bowling figures of 2/16 came with an economy rate of 8.00, making her a key contributor to the team’s bowling effort.
Mikayla Hinkley
Mikayla Hinkley had a promising start to the tournament in her opening game, contributing 31 runs off 30 balls for a strike rate of 103.33. This solid knock helped anchor her team’s innings, and she currently holds an average of 31.00 after the first match.
Alana King
Alana King has been a standout leg-spinner in the WBBL, featuring in 122 matches and claiming 126 wickets at a notable average of 20.42 and an impressive economy of 6.75. Her bowling is highlighted by a WBBL-best 5/16. Demonstrating all-round value, she has also contributed 646 runs with the bat, including a top score of 33 not out.
Pitch:
The Allan Border Field in Brisbane typically features a well-prepared surface that offers consistent bounce and true carry, making it conducive for batters to play their strokes confidently, while pacers can extract movement early on and spinners often come into play as the match progresses with some turn available, especially under dry conditions.
Weather:
Brisbane’s weather is expected to be sunny and warm, with a high near 28°C and a low around 15°C, and little to no chance of rain. Humidity will be moderate, and winds may be a bit breezy, making for a comfortable and pleasant day overall.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Hinkley, Paige Scholfield, Maddy Darke, Lilly Mills, Alana King
Match Details:
Date – November 12, 2025
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
Loves all things female cricket