Record-Breaking Chase: Sydney Thunder powered to the highest Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) total at Drummoyne Oval, successfully hunting down a target of 179 with 20 balls to spare to beat the Brisbane Heat by six wickets. Extending the Drought: The defeat deepens Brisbane Heat's winless slump, extending a winless streak that stretches back to November 29, 2024 (12 matches without a victory). Thunder, meanwhile, claimed their second win from as many games to start the season. Innings Breakdown Brisbane Heat Innings (178/5 in 20 overs): After being put in, Heat posted a strong total of 178, eclipsing the previous venue record of 171. Grace Harris (58 off 37) and Georgia Redmayne (57 off 44) shared a brilliant 99-run partnership for the second wicket, taking the score to 118 for 1 in the 14th over. Searching for a first victory in 12 games and 702 days stretching back to November 29, 2024, Heat eclipsed the previous best WBBL score of 171 at the Sydney venue, totalling an impressive 178 for 5. But Thunder made light of their largest ever run chase, reaching the target with 20 balls to spare. Orla Prendergast added a quick 28 off 20 toward the end, but the innings lost some momentum in the final overs. Sydney Thunder Innings (180/4 in 16.4 overs): Despite losing Georgia Voll early for 2, Thunder's explosive batting lineup made light work of the target. Phoebe Litchfield ignited the chase with a blistering 41 off 19 balls. England veteran Heather Knight paced the innings brilliantly, finishing unbeaten on 54 off 29 balls. Knight added crucial partnerships, including 63 with Anika Learoyd (37 off 28) and 59 with Laura Harris, who smashed 35 off 16 before being caught by her sister Grace Harris with just three runs needed for victory. Key Quotes & Post-Match Thoughts Heather Knight: Highlighted the importance of winning at home on a "belter of a pitch" and expressed delight at anchoring the chase to the end. Grace Harris: Conceded that Thunder's boundary-hitting made the difference, noting that Heat "hit ones where they hit boundaries" and struggled to execute under pressure against a dynamic batting attack.