Focus is on winning the remaining games, not thinking too far ahead: Georgia Redmayne

Brisbane Heat opener Georgia Redmayne has stated that the focus will be on winning the remaining games as the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) closes into the knockouts. “They're a lot of teams on similar standing and we are just trying to win every game and not look too far ahead,” Redmayne told reporters after their 10-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday (November 15).



After winning the first game, Heat lost four on the trot before regaining the momentum winning their last three matches. The Jess Jonassen-led side are currently in the third spot with 10 points from as many games.



“We kind of got not the start we wanted but we are slowly building on the momentum. There have been a few more freedom in the village now considering the rate of community spread in Sydney, so everyone is enjoying the time in there,” said the left-hander.



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On Sunday, it was a good toss to lose as Heat dominated from the start as the bowlers did a splendid job to skittle out the opposition for just 82 in 17.5 overs. Jonassen (2/8), Nicola Hancock (2/20) and Amelia Kerr (2/16) all took two wickets each while Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Prestwidge, Grace Harris and Charli Knott bagged one apiece.



“I think our bowlers did a really good job today. We knew that the wicket would play a bit funky at times as we saw it yesterday. We had the benefit of having played a day before. I thought it was actually nice, the pitch, and just wanted to start positively,” she added.



In reply, it was Redmayne who led from the front with an unbeaten 61 off 33 balls with nine hits to the fence to see her team through in just 11.4 overs. “I think biggie (Belinda Vakarewa) bowled really well and put pressure on us early. Grace was struggling a little bit facing her and I just wanted to go out and reduce the pressure from her.



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“Sometimes the smaller chases turn out to may be difficult. I think the start really sets the tone. Biggie bowled really well at her (Grace) and I was trying to keep positive at the other end. It was nice to get a few boundaries away. I was pretty lucky to get a few more loose balls,” said Redmayne, who has three fifties to her name in the season.



Redmayne also lauded the whole team for putting up a real team effort. “It’s a real team effort with the ball and like even Knott bowling first time in the WBBL and she picked up a wicket also. It’s really nice to see the allround performance and we have been rotating our squad throughout the tournament and it’s nice to see whoever got the chance did the job,” she said.



Speaking about her own performance, she said, “I came off a low score yesterday but it’s nice to know that once I am get going, I am kind of pushing on it and get a good score on board. I guess when you are hitting them you are trying to make most of it. In T20s especially, your form can go up and down,” Redmayne added.



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She also spoke about the bio-secure bubble that the players are in and stated that it’s a challenge both mentally and physically. “I think it’s a real test of both mental and physical fatigue this tournament. Lots of games within a short period of time, it’s really tough on the body.



"The mental side of it, you are away from the home for a long period of time, pretty restricted on what you are doing. It’s endurance, not a sprint. It will be interesting to see how we head out. The team that wins deserves it,” she concluded.