Match 24, Brisbane, January 02, 2021, 02:45 PM
165/8(20.0ov)
171/6(18.5ov)
Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Sixers by 4 wickets
That's all from this match. Sunday will have yet another double-header in store. First up, Perth Scorchers will face Melbourne Renegades at 1305 local (0505 GMT) and then, later on, Adelaide Strikers will take on Sydney Sixers at 1815 local (0815 GMT). Do join us for all the action. Cheers!
Mark Steketee bags the Man of the Match award! He was brilliant in this game, picking up a 4-wicket haul. His efforts along with Mujeeb were instrumental in helping Brisbane Heat to bounce back in the first innings.
Let's take the game situation when Brisbane Heat decided to take the Power Surge. They needed 63 off 36 balls. Despite losing Peirson and Bazley during this period, they managed to hammer 26 runs, thereby bringing down the asking rate slightly. The momentum in our opinion shifted in their favour in the next over after the Power Surge where Carlos Brathwaite bowled very clumsily, giving plenty of extras through wides. Brisbane gathered 14 runs from Carlos' over, making it 23 off 18 balls. From thereon, it was an easy walk for the Heat as they overhauled the target with 7 balls to spare. All that was possible due to the counter-attacking stand between Jack Wildermuth and Lewis Gregory, and Sydney will be disappointed to let the game slip towards the end.
In the words of Chris Lynn, it was a 180 pitch and he was happy at the innings break with the performance of his bowlers. In pursuit, the Heat lost Burns early but that didn't hamper their progress much as Max Bryant took the attack to the bowlers. His knock meant that Brisbane was in control in the early stages of the chase. However, things changed drastically once he departed and Sydney Sixers bowled some excellent overs to build pressure. As a result, we saw wickets falling at regular intervals and it appeared that Sydney will go on to win their fifth game in a row. The picture though changed after that!
Sydney Sixers will be a bit shocked at the moment! They appeared to be in control but the game slipped away from them very quickly. That's the nature of this format. Momentum keeps on swinging and hardly stays in one camp.
What a win for Brisbane Heat! They lost a close game in the previous outing against Hobart Hurricanes but have now achieved a win which looked unlikely at one stage. Superb turnaround. Chris Lynn is delighted with the performance of his boys and is impressed with the fighting spirit shown by them. He is hoping to build on this victory and praises his team for playing smart cricket in the Power Surge.
In over# 1
6
1
2
6
4
Ben Dwarshuis 45/2(3.5)
18.5
6
SIX! What a way to end the match! Brilliant shot! Full ball on middle, Wildermuth hammers it over the bowler's head for a biggie. BRISBANE HEAT WIN BY 4 WICKETS!
18.4
1
Fullish ball on middle, Gregory works it to deep mid-wicket for a single. SCORES LEVEL.
18.3
2
Fullish ball outside off, Gregory pushes it over covers for a couple now.
18.2
6
SIX! Gregory takes the bowler on and connects! Good length ball on middle, Gregory powers it over long on for a biggie.
18.1
4
FOUR! That's beautifully played! Good length ball on middle, Gregory flicks it past short fine leg and it races away. The fielder tried hard but in vain. Just 10 needed.
In over# 1
0
2
2
2
1
2
Daniel Christian 35/2(3)
17.6
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Short ball around middle, Wildermuth looks to pull but misses.
17.5
2
Full ball on middle, Wildermuth flicks it to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple.
17.4
2
TOP EDGE BUT SAFE! Short ball on middle, Wildermuth looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes behind square leg. It lands safely as the fielder approaches from the deep. He collects it on one bounce and throws it to the keeper, away from the stumps. Philippe collects and has a needless shy at his end and concedes an overthrow.
17.3
2
NOT OUT! Wildermuth is in! Good length ball on middle, Wildermuth works it to mid-wicket and he wants a second. He takes. The fielder collects and throws it to Philippe who whips the bails off. The third umpire is called for and the replays show that Wildermuth is in.
The third umpire is called for a run out! Let's see what happens.
17.2
1
Low full toss on middle, Gregory heaves it to long on for a single.