Georgia Redmayne has been confirmed as Brisbane Heat captain for the 2026-27 Women’s Massive Bash League (WBBL). 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter will lead full-time after Jess Jonassen stood down last season. Redmayne beforehand captained the Heat in opposition to the Melbourne Stars in 2023-24, her solely match as skipper. The appointment follows a season with Queensland, helping win their second Women’s Nationwide Cricket League title and claiming her first Jodie Purves TrophGeorgia Redmayne, Brisbane Heat, WBBL 12, Women’s Massive Bash League, Jess Jonassen, Queensland Women, Mark Sorell, Grace Harris, Charli Knotty as Queensland’s greatest feminine participant.
Redmayne has played 87 video games for the Heat and scored 2174 runs, including 14 half centuries, with a highest score of 98no. In all, she has played 144 WBBL matches from 196 T20 video games. She now joins Delissa Kimmince, Kirby Quick, Charli Knott and Jonassen among those to lead the group in teal. She will now take responsibility for guiding the Heat by means of WBBL 12.
Redmayne stated she was honoured to lead the Heat. “We didn’t carry out to our expectations last yr, but I used to be inspired by the resilience and fightback from the core of the Queensland group to bounce back and win the WNCL,’’ she stated. “We’ve got rather a lot to be enthusiastic about from growing the players inside our group and what we are able to obtain this season, in addition to drawing from the experience of senior players like ‘JJ’ (Jess Jonassen), Grace Harris, Charli Knott and our internationals.”
Heat coach Mark Sorell congratulated Redmayne on the appointment. “She is a group participant and a pure leader, so she understands what needs to be carried out for the group,’’ he stated. “Her efforts as a captain of Queensland have been first charge and we all know how decided ‘Purple’ is as a person. We think we are in very protected palms along with her,’’ Sorell stated.
Brisbane Heat have confirmed 9 players for WBBL 12. Redmayne will lead Lily Bassingthwaighte, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn (England), Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott and Orla Prendergast (Ireland). Redmayne takes over after Jonassen stood down last season. Her appointment provides Brisbane a brand new full-time captain for the WBBL 12 campaign ahead.
The Heat will open WBBL 12 in opposition to Sydney Sixers at Allan Border Field on Friday, October 30. They’ll then face Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers. Matches shall be played at Allan Border Field, Drummoyne Oval, Junction Oval, Ninja Stadium and Karen Rolton Oval (Adelaide). The WBBL finals are scheduled from December 1 to 5 throughout the finals period.
WBBL 12 Brisbane Heat Fixtures
Fri 30 Oct, 6.10pm: Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Allan Border Field
Solar 1 Nov, 2:40pm: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat, Drummoyne Oval
Thur 5 Nov, 2.40pm: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat, Drummoyne Oval
Sat 7 Nov, 6.10pm: Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes, Allan Border Field
Thur 12 Nov, 2:40pm: Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat, Junction Oval
Sat 14 Nov, 2.40pm: Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat, Ninja Stadium
Thur 19 Nov, 6.10pm: Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder, Allan Border Field
Solar 22 Nov, 2.40pm: Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers, Allan Border Field
Wed 25 Nov, 6.10pm: Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat, Junction Oval
Solar 29 Nov, 11.00am: Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval (Adelaide)
Redmayne now begins her first full season as Heat captain after Jonassen stepped down. Her record contains 87 video games and 2174 runs for Brisbane, whereas her Queensland management experience supports her new role. The Heat have confirmed 9 players for WBBL 12, with international choices. Brisbane will start in opposition to Sydney Sixers on October 30 by means of the November fixtures earlier than the finals.
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