Planning behind Delissa Kimmince’s 22-wicket WBBL season for the Brisbane Heat

Delissa Kimmince has revealed an increased focus on planning was behind her stunning WBBL form with the ball.

DELISSA Kimmince has revealed an increased focus on planning was behind her stunning WBBL form with the ball.

The Gold Coast Dolphins star played a central role in the Brisbane Heat’s charge to be crowned champions, which was sealed on Saturday in a tense last over win against two-time defending premiers Sydney Sixers.

Kimmince claimed 22 wickets throughout the tournament – a figure matched only by Perth’s Heather Graham – including dismissing Alyssa Healy and Erin Burns in the decider en route to figures of 2-25 off four overs.

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The 29-year-old said work behind the scenes had been critical to her consistent performances.

Delissa Kimmince and Laura Harris celebrate winning the match. Picture: AAP Image

“I sort of like to just fly under the radar a little bit and just rock up and do my job,” she said.

“I’ve been pleased to take wickets; probably in other years I haven’t taken as many wickets but I have put a little bit more effort into planning this year and really understanding what I have to do to each batter to be successful.

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“Just looking at vision and understanding where people go to early on in their innings, what they do when they are a little bit more set and just to try to execute that as best you can on the day.

“I think it has obviously worked for me and will be something I continue to do moving forward.”

Beth Mooney played an outstanding innings to underpin the Heat’s chase. Picture: AAP Image

Having restricted the Sixers to 7-131 – also aided by fellow Dolphins seamer Sammy-Jo Johnson’s 1-22 off four overs – Brisbane looked in control as Beth Mooney (65) and Kirby Short (29) combined for an 84-run third-wicket stand.

But a collapse of 3-5, followed by further wickets, saw No.9 Kimmince arrive at the crease with six runs needed from seven balls.

She was at the other end when teammate Laura Harris smashed the winning boundary to seal the silverware and spark joyous celebrations.

Kimmince took the crucial wicket of Alyssa Healy. Picture: Getty Images

“When Laura hit that ball and it went in between the girls I wasn’t 100 per cent sure what had happened, if the ball had gone over (the boundary), if they had collided,” Kimmince said.

“I actually don’t know if I even touched down at the other end, I just ran back and gave her a hug so I assumed it went for four.

“I wasn’t stressed. It was a run-a-ball so we knew that we could do it, it was just a matter of keeping our calm and backing ourselves to hit the gaps and hopefully get the runs like we did.

“We’ll enjoy this one for as long as we can and really celebrate hard. It’s a special group and I’m so excited that we got over the line.”