Melbourne Renegades Women's quest for maiden title
| Date | December 01, 2024 |
| Time | 7:50 AM IST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Women's Big Bash League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
Hayley Matthews has odds of 2.85 to be the Melbourne Renegades Women's best batter.
Grace Harris has odds of 3.45 to be the Brisbane Heat Women's best batter.
Hayley Matthews has odds of 3.25 to be the Melbourne Renegades Women's best bowler.
Jess Jonassen has odds of 3.55 to be Brisbane Heat Women's best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
We have seen great competition in the league games and the playoffs in the Women's Big Bash League 2024. The Melbourne Renegades Women will take on the Brisbane Heat Women in the grand finale as they seek their maiden title. The Renegades earned a direct entry into the final after finishing at the top of the points table after the league stage. They have done well at home this season, adding to their winning odds. Brisbane Heat Women knocked out the Sydney Thunder Women in the league game. They have won the last five games, making them confident. It is a big-ticket contest, and we expect the two teams to fight hard in the middle.
Melbourne Renegades Women Preview
It has been a dream campaign for Sophie Molineux's team this season. They have finished at the top of the points table with seven wins in ten games, earning them a direct berth in the final. They have won all home games this year, increasing their odds on cricket betting sites. Molineux would like a strong show from her players and grab their maiden title.
Hayley Matthews is in good form and must deliver an electrifying start with Courtney Webb. Sophie Molineux will look to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Deandra Dottin and Georgia Wareham. Naomi Stalenberg and Nicole Faltum are good finishers, and they must do well in the lower middle order, as Brisbane Heat's bowlers are in good form.
Hayley Matthews and Milly Illingworth must do well with the new ball. They face a tough test with the new ball, and their spell may decide the game's outcome. Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux are experienced bowlers who must apply brakes to the scoring rate in the middle overs. The team also needs a good performance from Deandra Dottin and Sarah Coyte in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Melbourne Renegades Women
Sophie Molineux (c), Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Grace Scrivens, Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth
Brisbane Heat Women Preview
Jess Jonassen's team put up an excellent show in the Challenger game against the Sydney Thunder Women. They dominated the game from the start, leading to a 9-wicket victory. They will look to extend their good record against the Renegades Women. They shall start behind on cricket betting apps, but Jonassen would like to guide the team to their third title.
Georgia Redmayne batted well in the last game and will look to deliver a strong start with Grace Harris. Jemimah Rodrigues looks in good shape, and she will look to build partnerships with Charli Knott and Jess Jonassen. Lauren Winfield-Hill and Laura Harris are good hitters and will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will feel confident after their good show in the last game. Shikha Pandey and Charli Knot bowled tight spells with the new ball and look forward to doing the same. Nicola Hancock and Lucy Hamilton must do well in the middle overs, as the Renegades have good hitters. Jonassen and Grace Parsons add to the team's bowling strength.
Expected Starting XI for Brisbane Heat Women
Jess Jonassen (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charli Knott, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Laura Harris, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock
TOSS: To Bowl First
We may have a rain-curtailed game due to the weather conditions. The team chasing the score always has an advantage in such games as they can pace their run chase. Thus, the side winning the toss in this game won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There are predictions that rain during the game and overcast conditions will make it challenging for the batters. Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track, but there isn't much for the spinners. The side batting first would like 150 runs or more on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Brisbane Heat Women are in great form and have momentum. However, their opponents will look to exploit some weaknesses in the bowling attack. The Melbourne Renegades Women have enjoyed an unblemished record at home this season. They have lost only once in the last eight games. Playing in familiar conditions, the team will start favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Melbourne Renegades Women to win