Heat Stay Perfect as World Cup Weather Woes

The Brisbane Heat Women remain unbeaten in the T20 Spring Challenge (3-0), with Georgia Redmayne scoring 42, Lucy Hamilton taking 4-8, and Nicola Hancock taking five wickets in three innings and an unbeaten 35 in the latest win; North Sydney Oval has continued to favour bowlers. The Hobart Hurricanes sit second with two wins from three, helped by Hayley Silver-holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Ruth Johnston and Nicola Carey, though batting depth remains a concern. Rain and wet forecasts in Visakhapatnam have disrupted the Women's World Cup, affecting England and New Zealand as both sides seek small gains before the knockouts. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was emotional after her side’s exit and faces imminent ODI retirement, after India posted their highest-ever Women's World Cup total in that victory, which featured record performances from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. South Africa head into the semi-finals chastened but determined after heavy group defeats exposed flaws, with legspin proving decisive in several matches. In domestic T20 notes, Prestwidge conceded a series of boundaries to Carey and Ruth Johnston, highlighting mixed returns for bowlers across competitions.