Brisbane Heat Advances to WBBL Knockout Stage

Brisbane Heat secured their place in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) finals with a decisive nine-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars in a rain-affected match. The Heat's bowlers dominated, restricting the Stars to just 46 runs in a seven-over contest, with Jess Jonassen claiming 3 wickets for 8 runs and Lucy Hamilton taking 2 for 8. In their chase, the Heat reached 47 runs for the loss of only one wicket, with Grace Harris leading the charge with an unbeaten 21 runs. This win positions the Heat in a strong contention for the finals, as they are now tied on points with the Melbourne Renegades, just behind the Sydney Thunder. They will face the Sydney Sixers in their final group match on Sunday, while the Renegades play the Thunder on Saturday. The top four teams will progress, with the first-placed team advancing directly to the final on December 1.