Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WBBL 2025 • Melbourne Stars Women won the match by 25 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of WBBL 2025, Brisbane Heat Women took on Melbourne Stars Women on Nov 22, 2025, 02:46 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Melbourne Stars Women won the match by 25 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 306 runs and 17 wickets fall between Melbourne Stars Women (165/8 in 20.0 overs) and Brisbane Heat Women (141/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Melbourne Stars Women Innings Breakdown (165/8)
Batting in the first innings, Melbourne Stars Women finished on 165/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Melbourne Stars Women accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. S Cardet spearheaded the batting effort with 93 runs off 50 balls (including 9 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 186.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kate, who contributed 30 runs off 24 deliveries, while Alexis added 15 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Julip led the bowling figures with 3/23 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.75), assisted by Kate (2/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. Brisbane Heat Women Chase & Second Innings Summary (141/9)
Pursuing a target of 166 runs for victory, Brisbane Heat Women recorded 141/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.05 runs per over. Bella anchored the chase for Brisbane Heat Women with 31 runs from 22 balls (6 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 140.9), alongside Ashley who chipped in with 24 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Eliza delivered a key spell of 3/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while S Cardet finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kate and S Cardet (Melbourne Stars Women), who combined for 69 runs off 53 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with S Queen making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—S Cardet (Melbourne Stars Women) topped the match rankings with 240.0 total points, followed closely by Julip (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Cardet.