WATCH: Annie O’Neil takes a stunning diving catch to dismiss Annabel Sutherland as Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars in WBBL|12

Brisbane Heat continued their winning run in WBBL|12 with an eight-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars in the 19th match of the tournament at Junction Oval, Melbourne. The Heat produced an impressive performance with both bat and ball to secure their third consecutive win of the season.

However, one of the standout moments came from Annie O’Neil, who took a stunning low diving catch to dismiss Annabel Sutherland during the first innings. The wicket came at an important stage for Brisbane Heat as they looked to break Melbourne Stars’ momentum after a dominant opening partnership.

Annie O’Neil took a ripper to dismiss Annabel Sutherland

The dismissal took place in the 15th over when Sianna Ginger bowled a slower delivery that Sutherland failed to time properly. The Melbourne Stars batter attempted an attacking shot but mistimed it towards the outfield, forcing O’Neil to charge forward and cover considerable ground.

O’Neil then dived forward and managed to get her fingertips underneath the ball just inches above the ground. Despite the difficult position, she held on to complete an excellent catch, sending Sutherland back for just two runs off four deliveries and giving Ginger her first wicket.

Here’s the video:

Catch of the day? 🫨

Annie O’Neil took a ripper to remove Aussie superstar, Annabel Sutherland. #WBBL12 pic.twitter.com/1jGQtR0pB1

— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 12, 2026

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Georgia Redmayne powers Brisbane Heat to victory

Melbourne Stars captain Meg Lanning elected to bat first and shared a 108-run opening partnership with Amy Jones. Lanning scored 52 off 45 balls, while Jones top-scored with 74 off 52 deliveries to take the hosts to 165/5. Ginger picked up two wickets for Brisbane Heat, including Sutherland and Jones.

In reply, Brisbane Heat lost Grace Harris early before Charli Knott contributed 30 off 24 balls. Captain Georgia Redmayne and Orla Prendergast then turned the chase around with an unbeaten 105-run partnership. Redmayne scored 74 not out off 50 balls, while Prendergast registered her maiden WBBL half-century with an unbeaten 52 off 36 deliveries.

The pair guided Brisbane Heat to 166/2 in 18.5 overs, securing an eight-wicket win with seven balls to spare. It was their third consecutive victory in WBBL|12, while Melbourne Stars suffered their fifth straight defeat.

Clinical chase! 🔥

– Brisbane Heat cruise past Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets with 7 balls to spare!#WBBL #BrisbaneHeat pic.twitter.com/hwFFnrIQb0

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 12, 2026

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