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Oliver Caffrey

EXPLAINED: Matthews powers renegades to 9 141 in wbbl final | Rare Historical Photos

The Melbourne Renegades have defeated Brisbane Heat in a rain-affected WBBL final. (Hamish Blair/AAP PHOTOS)

The Melbourne Renegades have gone from bottom to top, claiming their first WBBL title after downing the Brisbane Heat by seven runs in a rain-affected final at the MCG.

West Indies star Hayley Matthews delivered an ultimate all-round performance with bat and ball on Sunday, defying a late cameo from Heat skipper Jess Jonassen.

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