Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Full Commentary, 19th Match, 12 November, 2026
COMPLETED / 19th Match / Junction Oval
165/5 (20 ov)
166/2 (18.5 ov)
Brisbane Heat Women won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match
Georgia Redmayne,
Brisbane Heat Women
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, no run, Sophie Day tosses an off-break full on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend towards short mid-wicket.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, Four, Pushed full on the stumps from around the wicket. Knott leans forward and punches a clean drive through mid-off to find the boundary for four.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, no run, Good length on the stumps from Sophie Day, turning into the batter. She steps forward and blocks it toward mid on.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive push towards short cover.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, Four, Sophie Day floats a full-length off-break on the stumps. Charli Knott presses forward and punches a drive straight down to mid-on for four.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, Four, Sophie Day floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Charli Knott presses forward and lofts an inside-out drive over short cover for four. A comfortable start to the chase.
End of over 1 (12 runs)
Kim Garth to Grace Harris, no run, Kim Garth lands a good-length ball around off stump. She presses forward to defend but fails to connect.
Kim Garth to Grace Harris, 2 runs, Garth bowls a good length on the stumps, and she presses forward to flick it toward square leg for two runs.
Grace Harris c CE Dean b KJ Garth 2 (3) Kim Garth to Grace Harris, no run, c CE Dean b KJ Garth, Kim Garth lands a good-length delivery outside off stump. Grace Harris steps forward looking to play inside-out, but ends up offering a catch to Charlotte Dean at short mid-wicket to depart for two. It is a soft dismissal, though Brisbane Heat remain comfortable in this pursuit.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Kim Garth pitches it full on the stumps. The batter gets forward and blocks it toward short midwicket.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Kim Garth lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter presses forward with a defensive push towards short cover.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Kim Garth hits a good length on the stumps. She leans forward into a defensive stroke toward mid-off.
End of over 2 (2 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland pitches it full on the stumps. She presses forward defensively and pushes the ball toward point.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands a good-length ball on the stumps. The batter gets forward with a defensive stroke, pushing it into the direction of mid on.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland hits a good length around off stump with good pace. She presses forward to defend but misses the ball completely.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend toward short mid-wicket. A dot ball keeps the steep chase in check.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, Four, Annabel Sutherland pitches it on a good length outside off stump. Charli Knott presses forward and lofts an inside-out shot over short cover to find the boundary four.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland fires a full delivery on the stumps. She presses forward to defend it towards mid on.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, she steps forward and lofts an inside-out drive towards short cover for one.
Charlotte Dean to Charli Knott, no run, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Leaning forward into a defensive stroke, she pushes it toward short cover.
Charlotte Dean to Charli Knott, Four, Charlotte Dean delivers an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Charli Knott steps forward and drives it firmly past mid-off for four. Pressure eases slightly in this tight chase.
Charlotte Dean to Charli Knott, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, she presses forward to pull it towards square leg for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Charlotte Dean bowls a good length off-spinner on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and flicks it away through square leg for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She steps forward with a solid defensive push towards short cover.
End of over 4 (10 runs)
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, 2 runs, She presses forward to this good-length fast delivery on the stumps, flicking it away toward square leg to collect two runs.
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Kim Garth, flicked forward through square leg to rotate the strike with one.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Garth serves a good-length delivery outside off stump. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and cuts it cleanly toward point for four. The chase continues in comfortable fashion.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around off stump, she steps forward with a defensive stroke toward short midwicket to take one.
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, no run, Kim Garth lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter steps forward but fails to connect. That is another dot ball in this tight chase.
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, Four, Kim Garth hits a good length on the stumps. Charli Knott presses forward and pulls it past short cover for four. Heat keep the chase moving smoothly.
End of over 5 (12 runs)
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Maisy Gibson serves up a full toss on off stump. The batter presses forward, stopping the ball towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed forward defensively towards point off a good length leg-spinner outside off to pinch a single.
Maisy Gibson to Charli Knott, 1 run, Full leg-spin delivery on the stumps, pushed forward with a flick toward short mid-wicket for one.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, A good-length leg-spinner pitched on off stump is driven on the front foot towards short cover. Georgia Redmayne punches it cleanly through the gap to collect four runs in this comfortable chase.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Maisy Gibson offers an off-break, and the batter quickly moves deep into the crease. Georgia Redmayne pulls it cleanly to the ropes for four runs, keeping the chase comfortable.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 3 wide, Maisy Gibson floats a full-length off-spin delivery down the leg side that slips past the sweep toward short fine leg. It is called wide, and they hustle back to take three extra runs in this comfortable chase.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Maisy Gibson floats an off-break into the pitch, and Georgia Redmayne strides forward to sweep it away cleanly for four. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
End of over 6 (17 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, 1 run, Good length outside off stump from Sutherland. The batter leans forward to cut towards point for one run.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, she steps forward and flicks it towards short mid-wicket for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, 1 bye, Annabel Sutherland lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter presses forward only to miss as it travels towards slip.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sutherland, pushed forward towards short mid-wicket to rotate the strike with one.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands it on a good length around off stump. She steps forward and defends solidly to keep it out.
Charli Knott b A Sutherland 30 (24) Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, b A Sutherland, Bowled her! Annabel Sutherland spears in a full-length fast delivery straight on the stumps, and Charli Knott presses forward only to play all around it. The woodwork is shattered, ending her stay on 32 off 25 deliveries. A breakthrough for Melbourne Stars Women, though the chase remains in a comfortable position.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Sophie Day floats an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She steps forward to push at it but fails to connect.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Full on the stumps from Sophie Day, she presses forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off stump, she presses forward and drives it toward short cover for one.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Good length off spin on the stumps, she steps forward and flicks it to short mid-wicket for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. She gets forward into a solid block, pushing it straight towards short cover.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps, she steps forward and drives it down towards mid on to take one.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Leaning forward to an off-break on the stumps, she sweeps it towards square leg for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off, she leans forward and drives it toward short cover for one.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, Four, Charlotte Dean tosses an off-spin delivery up full outside off stump. Orla Prendergast steps forward and cuts it crisply towards point, sending the ball away to the boundary for four. Heat stay well in control of this chase.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Leaning forward to a good length off-spinner outside off, she cuts it fine toward slip for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Charlotte Dean, leaned forward and flicked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 wide, Dean slips an off-break down the leg side, full in length as the batter steps forward, and the umpire signals a wide.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward defensively towards short mid-wicket off a good length delivery on the stumps to take one.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Danielle Gibson, and the batter steps forward to defend it towards short mid-wicket. No run taken.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Full and aimed at the stumps, pushed forward defensively towards short cover for an easy single. The chase remains comfortable.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Danielle Gibson hits a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and misses.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, she steps forward and pulls it away toward square leg for one run.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Danielle Gibson, driven forward towards short cover for one.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Gibson bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it toward square leg for one run.
End of over 10 (4 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. She presses forward defensively towards short midwicket.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Charlotte Dean bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. She presses forward defensively and pushes it toward short cover.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed onto the front foot by an off-break on a good length, knocked towards short mid-wicket for one.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward to a good length off-break on the stumps, flicking it to square leg for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 leg bye, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. She presses forward to defend, deflecting the ball past slip for a single leg bye.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Dean lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps, pushed forward defensively toward short cover for one.
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She presses forward smoothly, pushing the ball towards mid-off for no run.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Sophie Day bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. She goes forward to defend toward short cover for one run.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. She steps forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward to a good length off-break outside off, cutting it toward point for one run in this tight chase.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, She presses forward to an off-break on a good length outside off, turning it toward short cover for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive push towards mid-off to finish the over.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Good length around off stump from Annabel Sutherland, and Georgia Redmayne presses forward smoothly to drive past short cover for four. The chase continues comfortably.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Annabel Sutherland bowls a fast good-length ball on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and flicks it past square leg for four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Pitched on a good length outside off, she steps forward and hits an inside-out drive straight towards short cover. Dot ball with the chase staying tight.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands a good-length ball around off stump at pace. The batter presses forward to defend but fails to make contact.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Annabel Sutherland lands it on a good length outside off stump, and she presses forward towards short cover for one run.
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, Four, Pitched full on the stumps from Sutherland. Orla Prendergast leans forward and drives it past short cover for four vital runs in a tight chase.
End of over 13 (13 runs)
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Kim Garth bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and turns it away through square leg for four, keeping the chase comfortable.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Good length on the stumps from Kim Garth, and she leans forward into a firm defensive push towards short cover. Dot ball.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed on a good length towards the stumps, she steps forward defensively toward short cover to take one.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Four, Kim Garth bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Orla Prendergast steps forward and plays an inside-out stroke over point for four. That boundary brings up the fifty-run partnership in this tight chase.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Six, Garth delivers a full-length fast ball on the stumps. Orla Prendergast goes forward and whips a flick shot over square leg for six. The chase remains comfortable.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Four, Kim Garth hits a good length outside off stump. Orla Prendergast leans forward and cuts it crisply towards point, sending the ball away for four. The chase proceeds without any alarms.
End of over 14 (19 runs)
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, she presses forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed off the front foot to point against the good-length delivery outside off stump for a single. The chase remains comfortable.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Danielle Gibson bowls a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to pull it towards short mid-wicket for one run. Brisbane Heat move comfortably along towards the target.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Danielle Gibson bowls a good-length delivery outside off stump, pulled forward towards short mid-wicket for one.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Danielle Gibson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and pulls it away through square leg for four, keeping the chase comfortable.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Danielle Gibson, she steps forward and works it away toward square leg for one.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Sophie Day bowls a good length off-spinner on the stumps, worked forward towards short midwicket for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 2 runs, She steps forward and drives the off-spinner on a good length towards short cover to collect two runs.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke toward short cover.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed on a good length on the stumps, she steps forward and drives it toward short mid-wicket for one. Brisbane Heat move comfortably closer to the target.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps by Sophie Day, worked away off the front foot to square leg for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off, she leans forward and drives it toward short cover for one.
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, Four, Dean lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Orla Prendergast leans forward and punches it past short midwicket for four to keep the chase comfortable.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, She steps forward to pull a good-length off-spinner on the stumps toward short midwicket for one run.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Charlotte Dean bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and flicks it past short midwicket for four. Brisbane Heat continue to ease along in this chase.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps, she presses forward with a defensive stroke toward short midwicket to take one.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, On a good length at the stumps, she steps forward and drives the off-spinner toward mid-on for one run.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 2 runs, Stepping forward to an off-break pitched full outside off stump, she lofts an inside-out drive towards short cover for two.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward defensively against a good length delivery on the stumps, steering it toward short cover for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Good-length ball outside off from Annabel Sutherland, she goes forward to cut it towards slip for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, no run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, she steps forward and blocks it solidly towards short cover. No run taken.
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, On a good length outside off stump, she presses forward and cuts the ball towards short cover for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Full length on the stumps from Sutherland, and the batter steps forward to clip it away. Georgia Redmayne finds four toward short mid-wicket, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 wide, Annabel Sutherland slips a full pace delivery down the leg side as the batter steps forward and fails to connect, gifting an extra run to the chase.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Annabel Sutherland bowls a fast good-length ball on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and pulls it away to square leg for four, bringing up her half-century. That boundary also raises the century partnership, leaving the chase well under control.
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Kim Garth, met on the front foot with a solid block toward point.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Kim Garth, pressed forward and cut away toward point for one, raising the century partnership.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Garth lands it on a good length outside off, and she presses forward to pull it towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, no run, Good length pace delivery on the stumps from Kim Garth, she goes forward to cut the ball towards point without scoring. Heat remain in a comfortable position needing five from eight.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Four, Garth pitches it on a good length on the stumps. Prendergast steps forward to go inside out, carving it through point for four. That boundary puts the chase in complete control.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, 1 wide, Kim Garth sends down a fast delivery back of a length on the stumps, but it veers off line. The batter steps forward as it slips down for a wide, conceding one run without any alarms.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, no run, Sophie Day tosses an off-break full on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend towards short mid-wicket.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, Four, Pushed full on the stumps from around the wicket. Knott leans forward and punches a clean drive through mid-off to find the boundary for four.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, no run, Good length on the stumps from Sophie Day, turning into the batter. She steps forward and blocks it toward mid on.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive push towards short cover.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, Four, Sophie Day floats a full-length off-break on the stumps. Charli Knott presses forward and punches a drive straight down to mid-on for four.
Sophie Day to Charli Knott, Four, Sophie Day floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Charli Knott presses forward and lofts an inside-out drive over short cover for four. A comfortable start to the chase.
End of over 1 (12 runs)
Kim Garth to Grace Harris, no run, Kim Garth lands a good-length ball around off stump. She presses forward to defend but fails to connect.
Kim Garth to Grace Harris, 2 runs, Garth bowls a good length on the stumps, and she presses forward to flick it toward square leg for two runs.
Grace Harris c CE Dean b KJ Garth 2 (3) Kim Garth to Grace Harris, no run, c CE Dean b KJ Garth, Kim Garth lands a good-length delivery outside off stump. Grace Harris steps forward looking to play inside-out, but ends up offering a catch to Charlotte Dean at short mid-wicket to depart for two. It is a soft dismissal, though Brisbane Heat remain comfortable in this pursuit.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Kim Garth pitches it full on the stumps. The batter gets forward and blocks it toward short midwicket.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Kim Garth lands it on a good length targeting the stumps. The batter presses forward with a defensive push towards short cover.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Kim Garth hits a good length on the stumps. She leans forward into a defensive stroke toward mid-off.
End of over 2 (2 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland pitches it full on the stumps. She presses forward defensively and pushes the ball toward point.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands a good-length ball on the stumps. The batter gets forward with a defensive stroke, pushing it into the direction of mid on.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland hits a good length around off stump with good pace. She presses forward to defend but misses the ball completely.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend toward short mid-wicket. A dot ball keeps the steep chase in check.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, Four, Annabel Sutherland pitches it on a good length outside off stump. Charli Knott presses forward and lofts an inside-out shot over short cover to find the boundary four.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland fires a full delivery on the stumps. She presses forward to defend it towards mid on.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, she steps forward and lofts an inside-out drive towards short cover for one.
Charlotte Dean to Charli Knott, no run, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Leaning forward into a defensive stroke, she pushes it toward short cover.
Charlotte Dean to Charli Knott, Four, Charlotte Dean delivers an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Charli Knott steps forward and drives it firmly past mid-off for four. Pressure eases slightly in this tight chase.
Charlotte Dean to Charli Knott, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, she presses forward to pull it towards square leg for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Charlotte Dean bowls a good length off-spinner on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and flicks it away through square leg for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She steps forward with a solid defensive push towards short cover.
End of over 4 (10 runs)
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, 2 runs, She presses forward to this good-length fast delivery on the stumps, flicking it away toward square leg to collect two runs.
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Kim Garth, flicked forward through square leg to rotate the strike with one.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Garth serves a good-length delivery outside off stump. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and cuts it cleanly toward point for four. The chase continues in comfortable fashion.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around off stump, she steps forward with a defensive stroke toward short midwicket to take one.
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, no run, Kim Garth lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter steps forward but fails to connect. That is another dot ball in this tight chase.
Kim Garth to Charli Knott, Four, Kim Garth hits a good length on the stumps. Charli Knott presses forward and pulls it past short cover for four. Heat keep the chase moving smoothly.
End of over 5 (12 runs)
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Maisy Gibson serves up a full toss on off stump. The batter presses forward, stopping the ball towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed forward defensively towards point off a good length leg-spinner outside off to pinch a single.
Maisy Gibson to Charli Knott, 1 run, Full leg-spin delivery on the stumps, pushed forward with a flick toward short mid-wicket for one.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, A good-length leg-spinner pitched on off stump is driven on the front foot towards short cover. Georgia Redmayne punches it cleanly through the gap to collect four runs in this comfortable chase.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Maisy Gibson offers an off-break, and the batter quickly moves deep into the crease. Georgia Redmayne pulls it cleanly to the ropes for four runs, keeping the chase comfortable.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 3 wide, Maisy Gibson floats a full-length off-spin delivery down the leg side that slips past the sweep toward short fine leg. It is called wide, and they hustle back to take three extra runs in this comfortable chase.
Maisy Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Maisy Gibson floats an off-break into the pitch, and Georgia Redmayne strides forward to sweep it away cleanly for four. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
End of over 6 (17 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, 1 run, Good length outside off stump from Sutherland. The batter leans forward to cut towards point for one run.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, she steps forward and flicks it towards short mid-wicket for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, 1 bye, Annabel Sutherland lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter presses forward only to miss as it travels towards slip.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sutherland, pushed forward towards short mid-wicket to rotate the strike with one.
Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands it on a good length around off stump. She steps forward and defends solidly to keep it out.
Charli Knott b A Sutherland 30 (24) Annabel Sutherland to Charli Knott, no run, b A Sutherland, Bowled her! Annabel Sutherland spears in a full-length fast delivery straight on the stumps, and Charli Knott presses forward only to play all around it. The woodwork is shattered, ending her stay on 32 off 25 deliveries. A breakthrough for Melbourne Stars Women, though the chase remains in a comfortable position.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Sophie Day floats an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She steps forward to push at it but fails to connect.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Full on the stumps from Sophie Day, she presses forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off stump, she presses forward and drives it toward short cover for one.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Good length off spin on the stumps, she steps forward and flicks it to short mid-wicket for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. She gets forward into a solid block, pushing it straight towards short cover.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps, she steps forward and drives it down towards mid on to take one.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Leaning forward to an off-break on the stumps, she sweeps it towards square leg for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off, she leans forward and drives it toward short cover for one.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, Four, Charlotte Dean tosses an off-spin delivery up full outside off stump. Orla Prendergast steps forward and cuts it crisply towards point, sending the ball away to the boundary for four. Heat stay well in control of this chase.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Leaning forward to a good length off-spinner outside off, she cuts it fine toward slip for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Charlotte Dean, leaned forward and flicked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 wide, Dean slips an off-break down the leg side, full in length as the batter steps forward, and the umpire signals a wide.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward defensively towards short mid-wicket off a good length delivery on the stumps to take one.
End of over 9 (10 runs)
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Danielle Gibson, and the batter steps forward to defend it towards short mid-wicket. No run taken.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Full and aimed at the stumps, pushed forward defensively towards short cover for an easy single. The chase remains comfortable.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Danielle Gibson hits a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and misses.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, she steps forward and pulls it away toward square leg for one run.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Danielle Gibson, driven forward towards short cover for one.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Gibson bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it toward square leg for one run.
End of over 10 (4 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. She presses forward defensively towards short midwicket.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Charlotte Dean bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. She presses forward defensively and pushes it toward short cover.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed onto the front foot by an off-break on a good length, knocked towards short mid-wicket for one.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward to a good length off-break on the stumps, flicking it to square leg for one.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 leg bye, Charlotte Dean lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. She presses forward to defend, deflecting the ball past slip for a single leg bye.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Dean lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps, pushed forward defensively toward short cover for one.
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She presses forward smoothly, pushing the ball towards mid-off for no run.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Sophie Day bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. She goes forward to defend toward short cover for one run.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. She steps forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward to a good length off-break outside off, cutting it toward point for one run in this tight chase.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, She presses forward to an off-break on a good length outside off, turning it toward short cover for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive push towards mid-off to finish the over.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Good length around off stump from Annabel Sutherland, and Georgia Redmayne presses forward smoothly to drive past short cover for four. The chase continues comfortably.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Annabel Sutherland bowls a fast good-length ball on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and flicks it past square leg for four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Pitched on a good length outside off, she steps forward and hits an inside-out drive straight towards short cover. Dot ball with the chase staying tight.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Annabel Sutherland lands a good-length ball around off stump at pace. The batter presses forward to defend but fails to make contact.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Annabel Sutherland lands it on a good length outside off stump, and she presses forward towards short cover for one run.
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, Four, Pitched full on the stumps from Sutherland. Orla Prendergast leans forward and drives it past short cover for four vital runs in a tight chase.
End of over 13 (13 runs)
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Kim Garth bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and turns it away through square leg for four, keeping the chase comfortable.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, no run, Good length on the stumps from Kim Garth, and she leans forward into a firm defensive push towards short cover. Dot ball.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed on a good length towards the stumps, she steps forward defensively toward short cover to take one.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Four, Kim Garth bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Orla Prendergast steps forward and plays an inside-out stroke over point for four. That boundary brings up the fifty-run partnership in this tight chase.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Six, Garth delivers a full-length fast ball on the stumps. Orla Prendergast goes forward and whips a flick shot over square leg for six. The chase remains comfortable.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Four, Kim Garth hits a good length outside off stump. Orla Prendergast leans forward and cuts it crisply towards point, sending the ball away for four. The chase proceeds without any alarms.
End of over 14 (19 runs)
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, she presses forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed off the front foot to point against the good-length delivery outside off stump for a single. The chase remains comfortable.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Danielle Gibson bowls a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to pull it towards short mid-wicket for one run. Brisbane Heat move comfortably along towards the target.
Danielle Gibson to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Danielle Gibson bowls a good-length delivery outside off stump, pulled forward towards short mid-wicket for one.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Danielle Gibson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and pulls it away through square leg for four, keeping the chase comfortable.
Danielle Gibson to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Danielle Gibson, she steps forward and works it away toward square leg for one.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Sophie Day bowls a good length off-spinner on the stumps, worked forward towards short midwicket for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 2 runs, She steps forward and drives the off-spinner on a good length towards short cover to collect two runs.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, no run, Sophie Day lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke toward short cover.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed on a good length on the stumps, she steps forward and drives it toward short mid-wicket for one. Brisbane Heat move comfortably closer to the target.
Sophie Day to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps by Sophie Day, worked away off the front foot to square leg for one.
Sophie Day to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off, she leans forward and drives it toward short cover for one.
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, Four, Dean lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Orla Prendergast leans forward and punches it past short midwicket for four to keep the chase comfortable.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, She steps forward to pull a good-length off-spinner on the stumps toward short midwicket for one run.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Charlotte Dean bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and flicks it past short midwicket for four. Brisbane Heat continue to ease along in this chase.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps, she presses forward with a defensive stroke toward short midwicket to take one.
Charlotte Dean to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, On a good length at the stumps, she steps forward and drives the off-spinner toward mid-on for one run.
Charlotte Dean to Georgia Redmayne, 2 runs, Stepping forward to an off-break pitched full outside off stump, she lofts an inside-out drive towards short cover for two.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Pushed forward defensively against a good length delivery on the stumps, steering it toward short cover for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Good-length ball outside off from Annabel Sutherland, she goes forward to cut it towards slip for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, no run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, she steps forward and blocks it solidly towards short cover. No run taken.
Annabel Sutherland to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, On a good length outside off stump, she presses forward and cuts the ball towards short cover for one.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Full length on the stumps from Sutherland, and the batter steps forward to clip it away. Georgia Redmayne finds four toward short mid-wicket, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, 1 wide, Annabel Sutherland slips a full pace delivery down the leg side as the batter steps forward and fails to connect, gifting an extra run to the chase.
Annabel Sutherland to Georgia Redmayne, Four, Annabel Sutherland bowls a fast good-length ball on the stumps. Georgia Redmayne steps forward and pulls it away to square leg for four, bringing up her half-century. That boundary also raises the century partnership, leaving the chase well under control.
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Kim Garth, met on the front foot with a solid block toward point.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Kim Garth, pressed forward and cut away toward point for one, raising the century partnership.
Kim Garth to Georgia Redmayne, 1 run, Garth lands it on a good length outside off, and she presses forward to pull it towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, no run, Good length pace delivery on the stumps from Kim Garth, she goes forward to cut the ball towards point without scoring. Heat remain in a comfortable position needing five from eight.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, Four, Garth pitches it on a good length on the stumps. Prendergast steps forward to go inside out, carving it through point for four. That boundary puts the chase in complete control.
Kim Garth to Orla Prendergast, 1 wide, Kim Garth sends down a fast delivery back of a length on the stumps, but it veers off line. The batter steps forward as it slips down for a wide, conceding one run without any alarms.