WATCH: Jess Jonassen’s heroics and outstanding catch of Phoebe Litchfield propels Brisbane Heat to the WBBL 2024 final

In the Challenger of the , Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen showcased a match-winning all-around performance to lead her team to the tournament’s final. Facing the Sydney Thunder, Jonassen’s outstanding fielding moment, which included a spectacular catch to dismiss opposition captain Phoebe Litchfield, became one of th🎉e defining moments of the match.

Jess Jonassen’s stunning catch 

The pivotal moment came in the 11th over of the Sydney Thunders’ innings, when Brisbane Heat right-arm leg-spinner Grace Parsons bowled to the left-handed Litchfield, who attempted to clear the mid-wicket boundary. However, the ball sailed directly towards Jonassen, who was st♒ationed at mid-wicket. In a display of athleticism and timing, Jonassen leaped and stretched her body to perfection, taking an extraordinary catch to dismiss Litchfield for 15 runs, including two boundaries.

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That's some catch!

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Jonassen was not just exceptional in the field but also played a key role with the ball. The Brisbane Heat captain bowled a disciplined spell, taking 2 wickets in her 4-over performance. Her ability to maintain control and take vital wickets contributed immensely to the Heat’s dominance throughout the match.

While Jonassen’s catch was a highlight⛎, Parsons’ performance with the ball was e📖qually commendable. She dismissed Litchfield and two more crucial wickets, finishing with remarkable figures of 3 wickets for just 10 runs in her 3 overs. Her clinical bowling was instrumental in restricting Sydney Thunder to a modest total and eventually earning her the Player of the Match award.

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Brisbane Heat secures a spot in the WBBL 2024 final

Asked to bat first, Sydney Thunder🌠 struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to just 133 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. No Thunder batter could manage to score a half-century, with the team relying mainly on small contributions across the board.

In reply, Brisbane Heat made short work of the target. . Wicketkeeper-batter Georgia Redmayne played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring a composed 50 runs from 41 balls. Redmayne’s knock included 8 boundaries and ensured that Heat reached the target comfortably. With this comprehensive victory, Brisbane Heat have secured their place in the WBBL 2024 final, where they will face Melbourne Renegades o🌟n Sunday, December🐼 1, at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.

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