MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction, WBBL 2024: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat Women’s Fantasy XI, Final Match

MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction: The grand finale of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 promises to be a scintillating contest as Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) take on Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W)at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

With stellar performances throughout the tournament, both teams have set the stage for an epic battle. Can the table-topping Renegades claim their first WBBL title, or will the Heat’s experience and momentum carry them to a third championship?

Match Information

• Date: 1st December 2024
• Time: 7:50 AM IST | 1:20 PM Local Time
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
• Broadcast: Star Sports Network
• Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The MCG pitch is expected to offer bounce and pace, making it ideal for fast bowlers initially. As the game progresses, it could favour batters who are set. An average first-innings score here is 150-160, making chasing a feasible option.

Weather Forecast: Overcast skies with possible morning showers could influence the toss decision, as teams may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the DLS method if required.

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat Women’s Preview

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):

The Renegades topped the league stage with 14 points and a net run rate of 0.527. Hayley Matthews has been their standout performer, contributing 255 runs and 12 wickets. Skipper Sophie Molineux returned strong from injury, adding 15 wickets and 134 runs. Key middle-order contributions from Courtney Webb and a disciplined bowling unit featuring Georgia Wareham and Sarah Coyte make the Renegades formidable.

Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W):

The Heat earned their final spot with a dominant win over Sydney Thunder in the Challenger. Georgia Redmayne’s unbeaten 50 and Jemimah Rodrigues’ steady contributions (266 runs) have been crucial. Bowling leaders Jess Jonassen (16 wickets) and young talent Grace Parsons (10 wickets) anchor their attack. They will rely on all-round contributions from Grace Harris and the consistency of their core players to maintain their edge over MR-W.

Key Players to Watch

• Hayley Matthews (MR-W): 255 runs, 12 wickets – the heart of the Renegades’ success.
• Sophie Molineux (MR-W): 15 wickets in just 6 matches, plus impactful batting performances.
• Georgia Redmayne (BH-W): 212 runs, including a match-winning half-century in the Challenger.
• Jess Jonassen (BH-W): Leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps and a consistent strike rate.

MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Georgia Redmayne

Batters: Hayley Matthews, Jemimah Rodrigues, Courtney Webb

All-rounders: Sophie Molineux, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen

Bowlers: Georgia Wareham, Shikha Pandey, Sarah Coyte, Lucy Hamilton

Captain Choices: Hayley Matthews, Grace Harris

Vice-Captain Choices: Sophie Molineux, Jess Jonassen

Team News

Both teams are injury-free and expected to field their strongest XI. Updates will follow if any changes occur.

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat Women’s Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades Women: Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (c), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Grace Scrivens, Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Millie Illingworth

Brisbane Heat Women: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charlie Knott, Jess Jonassen (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Laura Harris, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat Women’s Full Squads

Melbourne Renegades: Nicole Faltum, Josie Dooley, Courtney Webb, Naomi Stalenberg, Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey, Grace Scrivens, Emma de Broughe, Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Prestwidge, Jas Nevins, Ella Hayward, Sara Kennedy, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Sophie Molineux, Tara Norris, Linsey Smith, Charis Bekker

Brisbane Heat: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (c), Charli Knott, Nadine de Klerk, Laura Harris, Sianna Ginger, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock, Lucy Bourke, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Kira Holmes, Lucy Hamilton