Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Prediction & Match Preview – WBBL 2025

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Brisbane Heat Women are in a tough spot. Jess Jonassen’s side have yet to win this season and are at the foot of the table, and their bowling was poor in a 41-run loss to Sydney Thunder Women. The top order has been the main worry, with inconsistent starts all season. Lauren Winfield-Hill and Charli Knott need to give them a base, while Jonassen, Chinelle Henry and Georgia Redmayne are asked to steady the middle order and Nadine de Klerk and Annie O’Neil provide late runs.

With the ball the Heat have lacked bite. Jonassen and Lucy Hamilton are expected to look for early wickets, and Sianna Ginger needs to rediscover her form in the middle overs alongside Nicola Hancock, with De Klerk and Knott offering support. A strong response is needed to keep their campaign alive.

Melbourne Stars Women, led by Annabel Sutherland, are in a far better place after beating Sydney Sixers Women by 111 runs on DLS. Meg Lanning hit a superb century and put on 159 with Rhys McKenna, and the pair will again be asked to set the tone. Sutherland, Amy Jones and Marizanne Kapp bring experience and power in the middle order, with Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth and Sasha Moloney adding depth. Garth and Kapp bowled well with the new ball last time, while Sophie Day, Sutherland, Maisy Gibson and McKenna give a balanced attack.

Probable playing XI

Brisbane Heat Women

Jess Jonassen
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Charli Knott
Chinelle Henry
Georgia Redmayne
Nadine de Klerk
Mikayla Wrigley
Sianna Ginger
Annie O’Neil
Nicola Hancock
Lucy Hamilton

Pitch report

Allan Border Field gives a fair balance between bat and ball. The seamers can get some swing and movement early, particularly in humid air, but the bounce is true and the surface tends to flatten out for stroke-makers. Spinners may grip in the middle overs if the pitch dries. First-innings totals of around 160 to 180 are typical in T20s here.

Weather

Warm and mostly clear conditions are forecast for the evening start, with temperatures of 24 to 26°C. Some light cloud may linger but no significant rain is expected. A gentle breeze could help swing bowlers early on.

Expected scores

1st innings: 150–165
2nd innings: 140–160

Frequently asked questions

What is Brisbane Heat Women’s position in the table?

They are winless and at the bottom going into this match, after a 41-run defeat to Sydney Thunder Women.

How did Melbourne Stars Women do in their last match?

They beat Sydney Sixers Women by 111 runs under DLS, with Meg Lanning scoring a century and sharing a 159-run stand with Rhys McKenna.

Is batting or bowling first preferred?

Batting first to set a target is attractive, but chasing under lights is also manageable because dew can help the batters.

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