Brisbane Heat Women will face Melbourne Renegades Women in the opening match of WBBL 2025 at Allan Border Field. We discuss Dream11 team picks, best captain/viceโcaptain choices, pitch report, and probable playing XIs for this match.
Match Details
Match Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women League Womenโs Big Bash League 2025 Date 09 November 2025 Venue Allan Border Field , BrisbaneTime 12:40 PM Local
Pitch Report
Surface is batting-friendly with early assistance for seamers.
Average first innings score: 145โ160
Spinners get help during middle overs.
Chasing teams have a slight advantage at this venue.
Recent Form
Team Last 5 matches Brisbane Heat Women W, W, L, W, W Melbourne Renegades Women W, L, W, L, W
Heat are more consistent and also have home advantage.
Probable Playing 11
Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W)
Grace Harris
Georgia Redmayne (WK)
Jemimah Rodrigues
Amelia Kerr
Laura Harris
Jess Jonassen (C)
Charli Knott
Mikayla Hinkley
Nicola Hancock
Courtney Sippel
Sarah Glenn
Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W)
Tammy Beaumont
Sophie Molineux (C)
Georgia Prestwidge
Deandra Dottin
Harmanpreet Kaur
Alice Capsey
Georgia Wareham
Josephine Dooley (WK)
Hayley Matthews
Shabnim Ismail
Ella Hayward
Top Fantasy Picks (Must-Have)
Player Why Pick Amelia Kerr Bowls + bats in top order, safest pick Grace Harris Powerplay hitter, part-time off spin option Jess Jonassen Key middle overs bowler + finishing ability Deandra Dottin High-impact all-rounder; GL top pick
Captain / Vice-Captain Choices
Option Player Role Reasoning C1 Amelia Kerr Multi-overs bowler + consistent run getter VC1 Grace Harris Can create impact in both PP and death overs C2 (Risky) Deandra Dottin If she gets overs + batting time, big upside VC2 (Safe) Jess Jonassen Reliable points return every match
Safe Team (Small League)
WK: Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Jemimah Rodrigues, Tammy Beaumont, Harmanpreet Kaur
ALL: Amelia Kerr (C), Grace Harris (VC), Jess Jonassen, Deandra Dottin
BOWL: Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Hancock
Grand League Try Picks (Risky Differentials)
Laura Harris โ High strike rate, low selection %
Charli Knott โ Useful spin option on this pitch
Alice Capsey โ Can be match-turner if she faces enough balls
Final Match Prediction
Brisbane Heat Women are slightly stronger due to home conditions + recent form + better all-round balance.Fantasy Note: Max players from BH-W recommended.