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WBBL 2025: Bottom-placed Brisbane Heat pursue their first win as they meet Melbourne Stars
The Women’s Big Bash League rolls into its 22nd match on Sunday, with Brisbane Heat Women set to host Melbourne Stars Women at Allan Border Field. Both teams have experienced contrasting starts to their campaigns, and the upcoming match carries immense weight.
It has been a difficult start for the Brisbane Heat Women, who remain winless after four matches. They have struggled to close out games and convert strong individual performances into team victories. As the tournament heads into its middle phase, the Heat find themselves at the bottom of the table, making this fixture crucial for reviving their season.
The upcoming match is an opportunity for Heat not only to secure their first win but also to rebuild confidence and momentum. On the other side, Melbourne Stars Women have enjoyed a more balanced start, winning two of their last four matches. The Stars, who are coming off a win in their last game, will be eager to claim their second consecutive win.
Head-to-head
Matches - 20
Brisbane Heat won - 11
Melbourne Stars won - 7
No result - 2
Melbourne Stars Women probable XI: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson
Brisbane Heat Women probable XI: Charli Knott, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jess Jonassen (c), Chinelle Henry, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Mikayla Wrigley, Sianna Ginger, Annie O Neil, GHrace Harris, Lucy Hamilton
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