WBBL 2023: Charli Knott’s all-round effort help Brisbane Heat pip Melbourne Renegades in a thriller

In a gripping encounter that unfolded at the Junction Oval, the Brisbane Heat Women emerged victorious against the Melbourne Renegades Women in Match 2 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2023.

Harris, Redmayne take Brisbane to competitive total

Winning the toss, the Melbourne Renegades Women elected to bowl first, putting the Brisbane Heat Women in to bat. The Heat Wo🍌men posted a formidable total of 187/9 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to some notable contributions from their top-order batᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚters.

and Georgia Redmayne were the standout performers for the Brisbane Heat. Harris,♌ who opened the innings, played a scintillating knock, scoring 49 runs off 26 deliveries, featuriꦜng 6 fours and 2 sixes. Redmayne complemented her partner well, also amassing 49 runs, albeit off 39 balls, with 7 fours to her name.

Despite the strong start, wickets kept falling at regular intervals. ‘s explosive 23 off 12 balls and Bess Heath‘s quickfire 19 off 9 contributed crucially to the Heat Women’s total. The Renegades Women bowlers shared the spoils, with Hayley Matthews, Sarah Coyte, and Georgia Prestwidge among the wicket-takers.

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Knott, Glenn drive Brisbane to a thrilling win

In reply, the Melbourne Renegades Women made a valiant effort to chase down the target but ultimately fell just short, ending their innings at 181/8 in 20 overs. , who looked in scintillating form, led the charge with a quickfire 34 off 18 balls, featuring 4 fours and 2 sixes. Matthews and Georgia Wareham played crucial roles, contributi🌞ng 20 and 36 runs, respectiv🌳ely.

The Brisbane Heat Women’s bowlers, led by and Knott, managed to stifle the Renegades Women’s run chase. Glenn was the pick of the bowlers, claiming a remarkable four-wicket haul for just 23 runs in her 4 overs. Knott provided crucial breakthroughs and ended with three wickets.

In the end, the Melbourne Reneꦫgades Women fell agonizingly short by just 6 runs, providing an enthralling contest for the fans. The Bri☂sbane Heat Women showcased their all-around prowess and secured a hard-fought victory in this clash.

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