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Two on the trot for Heat, as Hurricanes remain winless

Lily Bassingthwaighte's brilliant new-ball performance set up Brisbane's second straight win in WBBL|12…

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Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Brisbane Heat defeated the Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets to secure back-to-back WBBL|12 wins.
Hobart Hurricanes were restricted to 9-116 and remain winless across their opening four matches.
Lily Bassingthwaighte starred with the ball for Brisbane, taking 3-16 from her four overs.

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Brisbane Heat secured their second consecutive WBBL|12 victory by defeating the Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets at Allan Border Field. Defending champions Hobart were restricted to 9-116 before Brisbane overcame a mid-innings collapse to chase down the target with 10 balls to spare, leaving the Hurricanes winless after four matches.

Nineteen-year-old Lily Bassingthwaighte set up the Heat's victory with a career-best 3-16, dismissing Chamari Athapaththu first ball. Although Hobart stand-in captain Heather Graham and Lauren Smith triggered a collapse that left Brisbane at 6-89, Annie O'Neil steered the hosts home with an unbeaten 32 off 28 balls.

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Two on the trot for Heat, as Hurricanes remain winless

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