{
  "id": 19950554,
  "title": "Heat hammer Hurricanes to hand WBBL champions sixth straight loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/heat-hammer-hurricanes-to-hand-wbbl-champions-sixth-straight-loss-19950554",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T08:34:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-14/hobart-hurricanes-hammered-by-brisbane-heat-in-wbbl/107386442"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Brisbane Heat's unrelenting performance has dealt a significant blow to defending WBBL champions Hobart, as the Heat demolished the Hurricanes by an imposing 10 wickets. The match, held at Bellerive Oval, saw the Heat score 88 runs in just 5.4 overs, while the Hurricanes were reduced to a paltry 88 runs inside 18 overs. Brisbane's exceptional display of skill and power continued their resurgence in the WBBL, as they secured their fourth win in just six matches with a commanding victory. The Heat's opener, Grace Harris, showcased her batting prowess with an impressive 52 runs off just 22 balls, while teammate Charli Knott added 34 runs off 12 balls, forming a formidable partnership. Despite the Canes' best efforts, Hobart struggled to counter the Heat's formidable bowling attack, managing only six boundaries in their innings. This crushing defeat marks the second time in 706 days that Brisbane has gone winless, allowing them to consolidate their third position on the ladder. Meanwhile, Hobart's collapse has left them with a dismal 0-6 record in their most recent matches.",
  "summary": "The Hobart Hurricanes' WBBL defence falls further into tatters with a humiliating 10-wicket loss to the Brisbane Heat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}