The Melbourne Renegades were crowned champions of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League after defeating Brisbane Heat by 7 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Hayley Matthews played a pivotal role in the Renegades’ maiden title win with a stunning all-round performance. After being asked to bat first, Matthews scored 69 runs off 61 balls, including 8 fours, helping the Renegades post 141/9 in their allotted overs. Despite a slow start and a failure from Courtney Webb (9 runs), Matthews received valuable support from Georgia Wareham (21) and Naomi Stalenberg (16), who contributed crucial runs.Melbourne Renegades clinched the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League title.
Matthews’ innings came to an end in the final over when Charli Knott took her wicket, but the damage was already done. Knott was the standout bowler for Brisbane, taking three wickets, while Grace Parsons claimed two wickets. Nicola Hancock, Lucy Hamilton, and Jess Jonassen each picked up one wicket.Melbourne Renegades clinched the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League title.
Rain delayed the match and shortened the second innings to 12 overs, with the target revised to 98 runs under the DLS method. Brisbane Heat struggled during their chase, with their top and middle order failing to build partnerships. Jess Jonassen’s 44-run knock off 28 balls, including 5 fours and a six, was the highlight for Brisbane, but it wasn’t enough to secure victory.Melbourne Renegades clinched the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League title.
In the bowling department, Matthews was again crucial, claiming 3 wickets in 3 overs. Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth, Sophie Molineux, and Deandra Dottin each took one wicket to restrict Brisbane’s chase. Matthews was named Player of the Match for her exceptional performance with both bat and ball.
