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Last season’s runners-up Brisbane Heat get their WBBL campaign underway against Melbourne Renegades with a view on going one step further this year.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 30th October, 2024: USA PT – 1:10am / USA ET – 4:10am / UK – 8:10am
VENUE: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, Australia
WEATHER: Sunshine descending into clear skies with light winds and temperatures in and around the early twenties.
HOW TO WATCH: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports
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BRISBANE HEAT PREVIEW: JONASSEN CAPTAINS IMPRESSIVE LOOKING HEAT
Brisbane Heat have all the tools at their disposal to take that extra step in 2024 and win the WBBL for a third time. Jess Jonassen is an experienced quality all-rounder who leads the team and can call upon the likes of Grace Harris and Georgia Redmayne. Throw overseas batters such as Jemimah Rodrigues and Lauren Winfield-Hill into the mix and you have a formidable top order unit.
MELBOURNE RENEGADES PREVIEW: WEST INDIAN STARS LEAD RENEGADES OVERSEAS CONTINGENT
For Melbourne Renegades, plenty will rest on the shoulders of West Indian internationals Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin, fresh off the back of lifting the T20 World Cup. Both provide power with the bat and the former guile with the ball, whilst England’s Alice Capsey also complements an impressive overseas quota. Kim Garth leads the bowling attack for the Gades, whilst the all-round abilities of Sophie Molineux will also be crucial.
BRISBANE HEAT BETTING ANALYSIS
Grace Harris’ power-hitting is an avenue that could be taken advantage of by bettors looking for a shrewd Brisbane Heat investment. Harris is notorious for clearing the boundary ropes and won’t hold back at Allan Border Field. Backing Harris to strike over 0.5 match sixes represents excellent value regardless of whether the Heat are batting first or second.
MELBOURNE RENEGADES BETTING ANALYSIS
Whilst Melbourne Renegades boast a plethora of overseas options who stand out, Kim Garth is likely to prove one of their most reliable assets. Always a constant wicket-taking threat with the ball, Garth’s pace and ability under pressure should attract the attention of bettors. Consider utilising the ‘Bowler Milestones’ market and back Garth to take 2+ wickets.
BRISBANE HEAT VS MELBOURNE RENEGADES EXPERT PREDICTION
It would be no surprise if we saw a fairly high-scoring encounter when taking into account the many batting stars capable of racking up big runs on both sides. But Brisbane Heat’s pedigree in this competition is notorious and in Jonassen they boast one of the best captains in the competition. That leadership and strength-in-depth down the order may well prove the difference between the two teams here and backing Brisbane has to be favoured.
BRISBANE HEAT VS MELBOURNE RENEGADES TOP TIP: BRISBANE HEAT TO WIN