Women's Big Bash League 2024: MLSW vs BRHW Match Preview

Match Information

Match: Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women (30th Match)

Date and Time: November 17, 02:55 am GMT / 08:55 am BST / 01:55 pm local time

Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

MSW vs BHW Betting Tips & Match Prediction:

• Who will win the toss? Melbourne Stars Women
• Who will win the match? Brisbane Heat Women

Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Preview:

The Melbourne Stars Women are set to face the Brisbane Heat Women in their 30th match during the Women's Big Bash League 2024. This match is scheduled to take place at Drummoyne Oval on Sunday, November 17.

In their last showdown in the 2024 Women's Big Bash League, the Melbourne Stars Women came out on top against the Brisbane Heat Women, winning by 15 runs. The Stars batted first, putting up a solid total of 156 runs for 5 wickets. The Heat Women couldn’t chase down the target, falling short and losing the match.

Form Guide:

Melbourne Stars Women:

The Melbourne Stars Women have had a rough patch in their recent matches, with only two wins in their last five games. Their recent 5 match performance stands at L, L, L, W, W. They have had mixed results, beating Sydney Sixers Women and Brisbane Heat Women, but lost to Melbourne Renegades Women, Perth Scorchers Women and Sydney Thunder Women.

Brisbane Heat Women:

The Brisbane Heat Women have had an impressive run in their last few matches, with three wins in their last five games. Their recent 5 match performance stands at W, L, L, W, W. They have had wins against Sydney Sixers Women and Adelaide Strikers Women but lost to Perth Scorchers Women and Sydney Thunder Women.

Recent Performances:

Melbourne Stars Women:

In their latest Women’s Big Bash League match in 2024, the Melbourne Stars Women fell to the Melbourne Renegades Women. Key players Deepti Sharma scored 23 runs, and Meg Lanning added 22. On the bowling front, Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland each claimed two wickets.

Brisbane Heat Women:

The Brisbane Heat Women secured a win over the Sydney Sixers Women in their last match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League. Batting first, the Heat put up 139 runs for 9 wickets. In response, the Sixers couldn’t chase down the target and ended up losing.

Key Batters and Bowlers to Watch:

• Melbourne Stars Women:
  • Meg Lanning: 249 runs @ 35.57 AVG @ SR of 132.44
  • Yastika Bhatia: 135 runs @ 33.75 AVG @ SR of 104.65
  • Sophie Day: 13 wickets @ ECON of 7.71 @ SR of 14.53
  • Kim Garth: 6 wickets @ ECON of 6.14 @ SR of 14
• Brisbane Heat Women:
  • Georgia Redmayne: 234 runs @ 26 AVG @ SR of 118.78
  • Charli Knott: 203 runs @ 22.55 AVG @ SR of 120.83
  • Nicola Hancock: 14 wickets @ ECON of 7.62 @ SR of 15.85
  • Shikha Pandey: 7 wickets @ ECON of 6.22 @ SR of 18.85

MSW vs BHW Possible Playing XI:

• Melbourne Stars Women: Annabel Sutherland c, Meg Lanning, Ines McKeon, Sophie Reid wk, Marizanne Kapp, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson.
• Brisbane Heat Women: Jess Jonassenc, Lauren Winfield Hill, Georgia Redmayne wk, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Nadine de Klerk, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock.

In conclusion, the Melbourne Stars Women will look to bounce back from their recent losses, while the Brisbane Heat Women will look to extend their winning streak. With both teams having a strong batting and bowling lineup, this match is expected to be a nail-biter. However, based on current form and team strengths, the Brisbane Heat Women are tipped to win this match.