BBL 13 (Game 6)
Brisbane Heat secured their second victory in the BBL with a convincing win over the Sydney Thunder. The Heat managed to dismiss the Thunder in 19 overs, crediting Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Paul Walter for crucial wickets after putting up a competitive total.
The Brisbane Heat encountered a challenging first innings against a strong Thunder bowling attack. Tanveer Sangha and Zaman Khan impressed, keeping the Heat’s scoring in check. Contributions from Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, and Sam Billings proved pivotal, enabling the Heat to reach 151 for 7.
Struggling against the conditions, the Thunder faced continuous setbacks, losing wickets early on, and slipping from 51 for 3 to 80 for 6, ultimately collapsing at 131 in the 19th over. The Heat’s comprehensive 20-run victory extended their unbeaten streak to two over three matches, positioning them as early contenders for the trophy.
Brisbane Heat 151 for 7 in 20 overs (Colin Munro 46, Nathan McSweeney 29, Sam Billings 23, Tanveer Sangha 3 for 21, Zaman Khan 2 for 31, Liam Hatcher 1 for 16)
Sydney Thunder 131 for 10 in 19 overs (Oliver Davies 35, Chris Green 30, Cameron Bancroft 25, Xavier Bartlett 3 for 35, Matthew Kuhnemann 2 for 18, Paul Walter 2 for 22)
Chief Scores :
Brisbane Heat – 151 for 7 in 20 overs (Colin Munro 46, Nathan McSweeney 29, Sam Billings 23, Tanveer Sangha 3 for 21, Zaman Khan 2 for 31, Liam Hatcher 1 for 16)
Sydney Thunder 131 for 10 in 20 overs (Oliver Davies 35, Chris Green 30, Cameron Bancroft 25, Xavier Bartlett 3 for 35, Matthew Kuhnemann 2 for 18, Paul Walter 2 for 22)
