WBBL 2024 Final: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat – Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Team Picks

The stage is set for a thrilling finale in the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, as Melbourne Renegades face Brisbane Heat at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. The Renegades are eyeing their first-ever WBBL title, while the Heat aim to clinch their third championship in this highly anticipated showdown.

Match Details:

• Match: Final – Melbourne Renegades Women vs Brisbane Heat Women
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
• Date & Time: Sunday, December 1, 07:50 AM IST (1:20 PM Local Time)
• Broadcast Details: Star Sports Select 1 HD and Disney+ Hotstar (web and app)

Team Standings & Path to the Final:

• Melbourne Renegades finished the group stage at the top of the points table with 7 wins in 10 matches, securing direct qualification to the final.
• Brisbane Heat, led by Jess Jonassen, defeated Sydney Thunder in the Challenger game to secure their place in the final.

MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeeper:

• Georgia Redmayne (BH-W)

Batters:

• Grace Harris (BH-W)
• Deandra Dottin (MR-W)
• Jemimah Rodrigues (BH-W)

All-rounders:

• Jess Jonassen (C) (BH-W)
• Hayley Matthews (MR-W)
• Sophie Molineux (MR-W)
• Georgia Wareham (MR-W)

Bowlers:

• Nicola Hancock (BH-W)
• Lucy Hamilton (BH-W)
• Milly Illingworth (MR-W)

MR-W vs BH-W Dream11 Captaincy Picks:

1. Hayley Matthews (MR-W): The dynamic Caribbean all-rounder has been the star performer for the Renegades in the 2024 season. Matthews is the team’s top scorer with 255 runs at a strike rate of 136.36 and has also picked up 12 wickets in 9 innings, making her a must-have in your fantasy team.
2. Jess Jonassen (BH-W): The experienced Australian all-rounder has been in sensational form. With 15 wickets, Jonassen is among the top wicket-takers in the tournament. She has also contributed with the bat, amassing 174 runs at a strike rate of 124.28, making her a valuable pick as captain.

Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):
Courtney Webb, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux (C), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (WK), Grace Scrivens, Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth.

Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W):
Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Charlie Knott, Jess Jonassen (C), Laura Harris, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Nicola Hancock, Grace Parsons.

The WBBL 2024 final promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams packed with match-winners. Be sure to make your picks for the Dream11 Fantasy League, and enjoy the thrilling action at the MCG!