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Back to basics as Heat look to snap winless streak

In WBBL|12, the Heat are returning to the approach that saw them make seven consecutive finals series…

By Laura Jolly · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:42 AM

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Brisbane Heat are targeting a rebound in WBBL|12 after going winless during the previous campaign.
Wicketkeeper-batter Georgia Redmayne has replaced Jess Jonassen as club captain for the upcoming season.
The Heat are relying primarily on local talent alongside overseas signings Sarah Glenn and Orla Prendergast.

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Brisbane Heat are refocusing on their core local Queensland roster under new captain Georgia Redmayne for WBBL|12. The Heat are seeking to bounce back from a winless WBBL|11 campaign, in which they finished last after recording zero wins across nine completed matches.

The franchise has opted to sign only two overseas players, securing England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn and Ireland allrounder Orla Prendergast. Redmayne took over the captaincy from Jess Jonassen, while left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton returns to lead the bowling attack following her senior international breakthrough with Australia.

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