Amelia Kerr, like a tempestuous force of nature, unleashed her prowess upon the WBBL, single handedly propelling the Brisbane Heat to ascend the summit of the table a majestic feat achieved amidst the stormy turmoil of having momentarily relinquished their throne to the Sydney Thunder.

Kerr, heralded as a delayed addition to the team on account of the draft, showcased her remarkable skills with the ball in her maiden appearance this season; consequently, she played a pivotal part in the pursuit of victory during the run chase. She unleashed her bowling prowess, seizing the prized scalps of none other than Heather Graham celebrity wicket to fall and Ruth Johnston like a towering oak felled by her mighty arm.

Another spinner, Charli Knott, got an early breakthrough by dismissing Lizelle Lee with her first delivery. The Hobart Hurricanes struggled and were at 44 for 5 in the 10th over. Elyse Villani’s unbeaten half-century gave them a target to defend.

The game took a turn when Grace Harris was dismissed by Molly Strano’s first ball. Shabnim Ismail removed Georgia Redmayne soon after, leaving Heat at 26 for 2. However, Kerr took control with a 38-ball half-century and built a strong partnership with Mignon du Preez before Knott helped finish the chase.

Ismail continued to impress with her bowling, delivering 13 dot balls in her four overs.