WBBL 2024: Challenger, BH-W vs ST-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Women?

Franchise Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) will take on Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) in the Challenger match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2024), to be played at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, on Friday, November 29. Speaking of the two teams involved in the upcoming fixture, the second-placed Brisbane have won seven out of 10 games, while the third-placed Sydney have won six out of their 10 games. 

Sydney Thunder Women won the knockout game against Hobart Hurricanes Women by six wickets to make it to the Challenger. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat will be beaming with confidence as they have won five matches consecutively, to make it to the playoffs unhinged. Thunder will have a tough task at hand to break the momentum of Heat and march further towards the title.

Match Details

Pitch Report

At the start, Allan Border Field will be a cakewalk for the batters to pile up runs. But as the match progresses, the slow nature of the pitch will create problems for them and pacers and spinners could leverage on varying their line and lengths on the surface to their advantage. Hence, the Captain who wins the toss in the upcoming fixture will be tempted to bat first in a bid to score big and put the opposition under the pump. On the weather front, there are 90 percent chances of rain in Brisbane, which can possibly lead to a reduction in overs and a rain-marred game.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Predicted XIs for BH-W vs ST-W

Brisbane Heat:

Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Laura Harris, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock.

Sydney Thunder:

Georgia Voll, Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Anika Learoyd, Georgia Adams, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

Probable Top Performers from BH-W vs ST-W

Probable Best Batter: Jess Jonassen

Skipper of Brisbane Heat Women, Jess Jonassen, presented her allrounder abilities quite well in the last game against Sydney Sixers Women. With the bat, she scored an unbeaten 39 off 29 balls. Notably, her vital knock was laced with four boundaries and one maximum. In the upcoming Challenger game, Jonassen would like to keep up with her momentum and contribute with both the bat and the ball.

Probable Best Bowler: Taneale Peschel

Taneale Peschel showed her economical bowling in the last game for Sydney Thunder as she conceded 24 runs in her four-over quota. Besides, the economic spell, she also picked up two important wickets in the form of Lizelle Lee and Suzie Bates, respectively. Hence in the upcoming fixture, she can make a big difference for her side especially when it is a do-or-die kind of match.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Batting First to win the match

Scenario 1

Brisbane Heat Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

BH-W: 150-170

Brisbane Women win the match

Scenario 2

Sydney Thunder Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 30-40

ST-W: 145-155

Sydney Thunder Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.