Who will win Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Semi Final, WBBL 2019?
Defending champions Brisbane Heat are one win away from reaching the final of the Women’s Big Bash League once again, having topped the table. They take on fourth-placed Melbourne Renegades at Allan Border Field in the second semi-final – the match takes place on December 7 and the live action starts at 13:50 local time.
The Heat, thanks to Beth Mooney’s fine batting form, were one of the top teams throughout the league phase and it was the Australia wicket-keeper’s eighth half-century that sealed top spot with victory in their last game.
Melbourne Renegades, on the other hand, had Jess Duffin to thank for their success in the final league game – she moved to 500 runs with another half-century – but they will be without star all-rounder Danni Wyatt for the semi-final (and final) due to international commitments.
BRHW vs MLRW, MSL 2019: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: Fox Cricket, Seven Network
Live streaming: Cricket Australia Network, Kayo
BRHW vs MLRW Toss Prediction
The Renegades own the toss when these teams last met at Allan Border Field, so Brisbane are due this one and could look to field first.
BRHW vs MLRW Weather Report
Temperatures in the 30s and enough wind to keep the humidity down should mean ideal cricketing conditions in Brisbane.
BRHW vs MLRW Pitch Condition
Matches at Allan Border Field have generally favoured slower bowlers though it was the batsmen on top when these teams last played there.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades 2nd Semi Final, WBBL 2019...
Brisbane Heat Women Team News & Playing 11
BRHW Team News
Brisbane Heat have been very consistent with their starting line-up and, with everybody available for the semi-final, it is likely to be business as usual with the same starting XI that has featured in almost every game.
BRHW Key Players
Beth Mooney: In excellent form with the bat, hitting eight half-centuries on her way to 672 runs at an average of 74.66 so far. She has set the tone at the top of the order with regularity.
Jess Jonassen: In good form with the bat in both matches against the Renegades so far this season, she has scored 348 runs in total this season and leads the Heat’s wicket-taking charts with 19 too.
Amelia Kerr: Conceded just four runs from her two overs last time out, taking two wickets too as she moved to 12 for the tournament. She has conceded at just 6.18 runs per over so far.
BRHW Team Form
Brisbane bounced back from defeat to the Renegades in their penultimate match – despite Beth Mooney’s fine batting form having continued when she hit 86 – to ensure they finished top. In a rain-reduced ten-over match with Melbourne Stars, Amelia Kerr took 2-4 as the Stars posted 87/6, and Mooney’s unbeaten, 27-ball half-century ensured the Heat claimed victory. Brisbane Heat have won eight of their last nine matches in total.
Brisbane Heat Women Predicted Playing 11
Beth Mooney (wk), Maddy Green, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Kirby Short (c), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Mikayla Hinkley, Amelia Kerr, Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Prestwidge
Melbourne Renegades Women Team News & Playing 11
MLRW Team News
Anna Lanning has continued at the top of the order, having replaced Sophie Molineux when the latter took a break for mental health reasons. She will have a new partner, however, with Danni Wyatt now away on England duty. Chamari Atapattu came into the team in place of Tammy Beaumont last time out, meanwhile – the Sri Lankan captain, a former Renegade, was recalled due to the England players’ departure.
MLRW Key Players
Jess Duffin: Finished the tournament with three consecutive half-centuries, including her unbeaten 50 when these teams last met in Brisbane. She followed that with scores of 76* and 53 to finish the league phase with exactly 500 runs.
Chamari Atapattu: The Sri Lankan captain hit centuries during both the WT20i and WODI series against Australia when she was last in the country in October, and could prove a valuable replacement for Wyatt and Beaumont.
Molly Strano: Completed the group stage as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the competition with 20 from her 14 matches.
MLRW Team Form
Melbourne Renegades finished the group stage with three straight wins to ensure they snatched the fourth semi-final spot. Jess Duffin was key, hitting 76* from 57 to lead a chase of 163 to beat Melbourne Stars by six wickets, and then scoring 53 in a total of 151/6 as the Renegades beat Sydney Thunder by 29 runs. Molly Strano’s 3-26 was also key, as she moved to 20 wickets and joint-top of the charts.
Melbourne Renegades Women Predicted Playing 11
Anna Lanning, Chamari Atapattu, Jess Duffin (c), Josie Dooley (wk), Courtney Webb, Makinley Blows, Georgia Wareham, Maitlan Brown, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu, Carly Leeson
Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Head to Head
Both teams beat the other once during the league phase, which means the Renegades have now won six of the ten previous meetings – including the most recent one. Beth Mooney hit 86 as Brisbane posted 183/4 in that game (Jess Jonassen also hitting a half-century) but Danni Wyatt’s 87 and Jess Duffin’s 50* helped the Renegades to a WBBL-record breaking six-wicket win.
Previously, Jonassen hit 63* from 29 balls as the Heat scored 153/5 in Melbourne and, on that occasion, they defended it to win by six runs despite Wyatt’s 40 from 18 balls in reply.
BRHW vs MLRW Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
BRHW Won |
MLRW Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 10 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Betting Odds
The defending champions are favourites to reach the final again.
BRHW Bet365 Odds
- BRHW to Win the Match: Brisbane Heat are big favourites at 1.50 to beat Melbourne Renegades with Bet365.
- BRHW Top Batsman: Beth Mooney’s outstanding batting form means she is just 2.00 to be the Heat’s top batsman with Bet365. Maddy Green is 5.50, while Jess Jonassen – who also showed good batting form during the league phase – is 6.00. Grace Harris is 7.00, while Laura Harris is 9.00.
- BRHW Top Bowler: Jonassen is 3.50 favourite to be Brisbane Heat’s top bowler, meanwhile. Top wicket-taker Delissa Kimmince is 4.00, as is Sammy-Jo Johnson, while Bet365 are offering 4.75 on Amelia Kerr after her heroics last time out.
MLRW Bet365 Odds
- MLRW to Win the Match: Melbourne Renegades Women are 2.62 outsiders to beat Brisbane Heat Women with Bet365.
- MLRW Top Batsman: Jess Duffin has hit three back-to-back half-centuries ahead of this semi-final and she can be backed at 2.87 to be the Renegades’ top team batsman with Bet365. Chamari Atapattu is 3.50 after being drafted in, while Anna Lanning is 4.50 at the top of the order.
- MLRW Top Bowler: Molly Strano took three wickets to finish as the Renegades’ top bowler last time out. She is 3.50 to be their top bowler again with Bet365 in this match. Maitlan Brown is second-favourite at 3.75, while Georgia Wareham is 4.50 and Lea Tahuhu can be backed at 5.00.
🏆 Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Prediction
Brisbane Heat are in excellent form, led by Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen, and the defending champions can earn a ninth win in ten matches to book their place in the final.
Dec 07, 2019
09:20 IST / 3:50 GMT
Allan Border Field - Brisbane, Australia
WBBL 
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