Melbourne Renegades Secure Maiden WBBL Title

The Melbourne Renegades secured their maiden Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) title by defeating the Brisbane Heat in a rain-affected final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Hayley Matthews was instrumental in the victory, scoring 69 runs and taking two wickets, helping the Renegades post 141/9. The match's second inning was shortened to 12 overs due to rain, setting a revised target of 98 for the Heat. Though Jess Jonassen performed valiantly for the Heat with an unbeaten 44, they fell short at 90/6, marking a second consecutive final defeat. This triumph marks a significant turnaround for the Renegades, who finished last in the previous season. Captain Sophie Molineux expressed her pride in the team's journey over the past decade.