BBL2023/24 Match 29: Brisbane Heat beat Hobart Hurricanes by 1 run (D/L) in thriller

In a thrilling encounter, at the Gabba, Brisbane Heat beat Hobart Hurricanes by just 1 run (D/L), today.

Match Summary

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 29th Match, Big Bash League

Brisbane Heat 132/7 (20 ov)

Hobart Hurricanes 116/9 (16 ov)

Result - Brisbane Heat won by 1 run (D/L)

SCORECARD

The Heat remain undefeated in a thriller win at The GABBA! ?? #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/TsQqHney2d

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2024

Match Highlights

After winning the toss, Hobart Hurricanes elected to field first.

Brisbane Heat made heavy weather of reaching a total of 132 off their 20 vers , with Colin Munro the leading run scorer with 57

Riley Meredith impressed with the ball, with an economy rate of 4.5, while Chris Jordan took 3 wickets for the Hurricanes.

Nikhil Chaudhary was the top run getter for Hurricanes, in the run chase, scoring 56 runs.

However, the Brisbane Heat bowlers, especially Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett, made crucial breakthroughs. Sam Billings, behind the stumps, also played a crucial role, taking 3 catches to support the bowlers.

In a thrilling final few overs, the Heat ended up winning the match by 1 run (DLS method), showcasing their ability to bounce back and 

Match Stats

Brisbane Heat Fall of wickets: 1-35 (Josh Brown - 5.6 ov), 2-72 (Nathan McSweeney - 9.4 ov), 3-89 (Matt Renshaw - 11.5 ov), 4-101 (Colin Munro - 14.2 ov), 5-110 (Sam Billings - 16.2 ov), 6-129 (Michael Neser - 19.2 ov), 7-132 (Paul Walter - 19.6 ov)

Hobart Hurricanes Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Caleb Jewell - 0.3 ov), 2-7 (Macalister Wright - 1.2 ov), 3-7 (Sam Hain - 1.3 ov), 4-22 (Corey Anderson - 3.3 ov), 5-56 (Ben McDermott - 8.4 ov), 6-103 (Tim David - 14.3 ov), 7-105 (Chris Jordan - 14.6 ov), 8-113 (Nikhil Chaudhary - 15.3 ov), 9-116 (Patrick Dooley - 15.6 ov)

 

Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat: Josh Brown, Colin Munro(C), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings(WK), Paul Walter, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott(WK), Macalister Wright, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Patrick Dooley, Nathan Ellis(C), Riley Meredith

 

Match Details:

Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024 08:15

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

Toss: Hobart Hurricanes elected to bowl