Brisbane Heat Advances to WBBL Final

Brisbane Heat secured a spot in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) final with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder in the Challenger match, chasing down a target of 134 runs with 29 balls to spare. Grace Parsons starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 10 runs, while the Thunder struggled early, collapsing to 69 for 7 before a late partnership helped them reach 133. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed a crucial 43 runs but aggravated a wrist injury during the match, raising concerns about her availability for the final against Melbourne Renegades. Georgia Redmayne led the chase with an unbeaten 53, showcasing the Heat's batting depth. The final will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, where the Heat will aim for their third WBBL title, while the Renegades seek their first.