Brisbane Heat to host Sydney Sixers in WBBL grand final rematch
The Brisbane Heat will host the Sydney Sixers in a rematch of last season's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) grand final on Saturday.
The Heat, who finished the regular season in second place, will be looking to avenge their loss to the Sixers in last year's decider. The Sixers, who won the WBBL title for the third time last season, will be aiming to make it back-to-back championships.
The match will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane, and is sure to be a close and exciting affair. Both teams have a number of star players, including Australian representatives Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, and Alyssa Healy.
The Heat will be hoping to ride the momentum of their strong finish to the regular season, which saw them win four of their last five matches. The Sixers, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Melbourne Renegades in their last match.
The match is sure to be a sell-out, so make sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are available from Ticketek.
The WBBL is the premier women's cricket competition in Australia. The league was founded in 2015 and has quickly become one of the most popular sporting competitions in the country.
The WBBL is contested by eight teams from around Australia. The teams play each other twice during the regular season, with the top four teams qualifying for the finals.
The finals series consists of two semi-finals and a grand final. The winner of the grand final is crowned the WBBL champion.
The WBBL has been a huge success since its inception. The league has helped to raise the profile of women's cricket in Australia and has inspired a new generation of young girls to play the game.
The WBBL is a great day out for the whole family. Tickets are affordable and there is something for everyone to enjoy.
So come on down to the Gabba on Saturday and cheer on the Brisbane Heat as they take on the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL grand final rematch.