Sun Dec 01 04:22:14 UTC 2024: ## Brisbane Heat to Face Renegades in WBBL Final After Dominant Win
**Melbourne, Australia –** The Brisbane Heat have stormed into the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) final after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the Sydney Thunder in the Challenger match. The Heat, who have now reached the knockout stages for seven consecutive seasons, will face the Melbourne Renegades on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Chasing a modest 134, the Heat cruised to victory with 28 balls to spare. Georgia Redmayne led the charge with a masterful 53 not out, including the winning boundary, while Jemimah Rodrigues contributed a quick-fire 43 before retiring hurt with a wrist injury. The pair shared a crucial 77-run partnership. Charli Knott provided valuable support with an unbeaten 19.
Sydney Thunder struggled throughout their innings, slumping to 69-7 in the 14th over thanks to a superb three-wicket haul from Grace Parsons (3-10). A late-innings partnership between Hannah Darlington (40 not out) and Taneale Peschel (24 not out) helped them reach a respectable, but ultimately insufficient, 133-7.
The Heat’s win sets up a thrilling final against the Renegades, who topped the league table. A victory for Brisbane would secure their third WBBL title, making them the first three-time champions in the competition’s history. The final will be broadcast on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport website and app from 02:05 GMT on Sunday.
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