Melbourne Renegades Secure First WBBL Title in Rain-Shortened Final

Hayley Matthews' stellar all-round performance anchors Renegades' seven-run victory over Brisbane Heat at the MCG.

The Melbourne Renegades won their maiden Women's Big Bash League title with a seven-run win over the Brisbane Heat in a rain-affected final at the MCG.
West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews scored 69 runs, now the highest individual score in a WBBL final, and took two crucial wickets to lead her team to victory.
Rain delayed the Heat's innings, reducing their target to 98 runs in 12 overs under the DLS method, but they fell short at 90-6 despite Jess Jonassen's unbeaten 44 runs.
The Renegades' victory marks a dramatic turnaround after finishing last in the previous season, with Matthews playing a pivotal role throughout the tournament.
The Brisbane Heat suffered their second consecutive WBBL final defeat, struggling to recover from early setbacks and missed fielding opportunities.