Brisbane Heat Women have endured a challenging campaign so far in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 season, facing consecutive defeats in their opening five matches. Their fixtures and results reflect their struggle to find form and momentum: they lost to Melbourne Renegades Women by 7 wickets (DLS), were defeated by Perth Scorchers Women by 23 runs, lost to Hobart Hurricanes by 16 runs (DLS), succumbed to Sydney Thunder Women by 41 runs, and most recently fell to Melbourne Stars Women by 18 runs.
The team has struggled to capitalize in pressure moments, with their batting and bowling combinations yet to click cohesively. As they prepare for their upcoming match against Adelaide Strikers Women on Tuesday, November 25, at Karen Rolton Oval, Brisbane Heat will be desperate to break their losing streak and regain momentum before falling too far behind in the standings.
Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk has been a crucial all-rounder for Brisbane Heat, featuring in 31 WBBL matches with a total of 298 runs at an impressive strike rate of 112.45. She has also taken 16 wickets, with a best bowling figure of 3/24 and a season economy rate of 7.11. Although wicketless in her first two matches this season, de Klerk made a strong comeback by picking 3 wickets against Melbourne Stars and 2 against Sydney Thunder. With the bat, she started confidently with scores of 40 and 43 in recent matches, showcasing her ability to contribute under pressure. Klerk has proved her efficiency with both bat and ball; she scored 43 runs and took 2 wickets against Sydney Thunders. She can take crucial wickets and make vital wickets.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen, a seasoned campaigner with 152 matches under her belt, has amassed 2308 runs at a strike rate of 116.33 and is also a spearhead in the bowling attack with 183 wickets and the best bowling figures of 4/13. While her batting has been subdued this season with low scores including 8, 0, 18, 16, and 15, Jonassen’s key contributions have come with the ball, where she has taken 4 wickets in the last 4 matches. Her experience and skills in both disciplines make her a vital player for Brisbane looking to turn their fortunes around.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott has played 64 WBBL matches, scoring 737 runs at a strike rate of 121.61 along with taking 26 wickets. This season, her batting has seen mixed fortunes with scores of 4, 32, 5, 11, and 31 runs. As an emerging talent, Knott’s all-round abilities and aggressive style add depth to the Heat’s lineup. Her performances will be key in providing the momentum Brisbane Heat desperately need against the Adelaide Strikers to break their losing streak and gain a foothold in the tournament standings.
Each of these players combines experience and skill, offering Brisbane Heat with crucial batting depth and bowling variety. Their performances will be instrumental for Heat to overcome their early season setbacks and challenge strongly in their upcoming matches.
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