Melbourne Renegades edged out brisbane heat In a tight and exciting opening match of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025/26 The season begins on November 9, 2025 at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. The encounter between two quality teams lived up to expectations as the Renegades chased a modest target under the modified Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected encounter. It was a high intensity competition that highlighted the talent Alice CapseyWho turned the game decisively in favor of the Renegades with his all-round performance.
WBBL|11: Alice Capsey defeats Nadine De Klerk
The turning point in the match came in the 10.5th over when Capsey’s sharp bowling was out. Nadine de KlerkJoe was the top scorer of Brisbane Heat with 40 runs off 38 balls including five fours and one six. De Klerk fell to a perfectly executed ball by Capsey and was caught by the stumping. Nicole FaltumThis dismissal was significant as it broke a promising partnership and led to a collapse in the Heat’s batting line-up. Capsey’s bowling figures of 1.5 overs, 10 runs and 2 wickets showed their impact in restricting the opposition’s score and inducing crucial breakthroughs.
In Capsey’s spell he took a total of two wickets, including important wickets. jemima rodrigues Earlier, his effectiveness with the ball in the middle overs was highlighted. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 5 runs off 5 balls, which helped keep the pressure on the scoreboard as the Renegades chased. Furthermore, Capsy was involved in a crucial run out which further disrupted the Heat’s innings. His all-round talent was at the heart of the Renegades’ winning story.
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They were after this wicket!
Nadine de Klerk was out after scoring 40 runs in 38 balls. #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/O1E4uGCfgy
– Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) 9 November 2025
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WBBL|11: Melbourne Renegades beat Brisbane Heat in a tough match
Brisbane posted a challenging total of 133 runs in their full quota of 20 overs, with contributions from all down the order but no major innings apart from De Klerk. The Heat lost wickets at regular intervals, never able to build a settled platform. Major contributions include chenille henry29 runs in 22 balls and a serious effort in the last innings. georgia redmayneWho scored 16 runs before being bowled by Capsy.
Chasing a revised target of 66 runs in 8 overs due to rain interruption, the Renegades executed their run chase with clinical accuracy. Courtney Webb Leading the innings efficiently with the captain scoring an aggressive 34 runs in 22 balls Georgia WarehamWho remained unbeaten after scoring 16 runs. Renegades lost early wickets Davina Perrin Was out for zero, but the middle order effectively held the ship. Renegades achieved their target in 7.3 overs with 3 balls to spare and won by 7 wickets under the DLS method.
Renegades captain Wareham was named Player of the Match for her decisive all-round performance – scoring 16 not out, taking 3 for 12 and taking two crucial catches. His leadership and contributions with both bat and ball were crucial in the Renegades’ success against a balanced Heat team.
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
