Sydney Thunders Women vs Brisbane Heat Women — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WBBL 2025 • Sydney Thunders Women won the match by 24 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of WBBL 2025, Sydney Thunders Women took on Brisbane Heat Women on Dec 2, 2025, 01:27 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sydney Thunders Women won the match by 24 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 263 runs and 13 wickets fall between Sydney Thunders Women (143/7 in 20.0 overs) and Brisbane Heat Women (120/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Sydney Thunders Women Innings Breakdown (143/7)
Batting in the first innings, Sydney Thunders Women finished on 143/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sydney Thunders Women accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Squillia spearheaded the batting effort with 61 runs off 43 balls (including 8 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 141.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Luna, who contributed 26 runs off 19 deliveries, while Sam added 21 (20b). With the ball in the first innings, Melanie led the bowling figures with 4/18 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.50), assisted by Mavis (1/30 in 4.0 overs).
3. Brisbane Heat Women Chase & Second Innings Summary (120/6)
Pursuing a target of 144 runs for victory, Brisbane Heat Women recorded 120/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.00 runs per over. Cynthia anchored the chase for Brisbane Heat Women with 33 runs from 21 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 157.1), alongside Mavis who chipped in with 28 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Sam delivered a key spell of 2/27 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.75, while Rita finished with 1/17 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kimby and Cynthia (Brisbane Heat Women), who combined for 60 runs off 46 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Brenda 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—Melanie (Brisbane Heat Women) topped the match rankings with 153.0 total points, followed closely by Sam (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Squillia.