4s
6s
Total 4's :
12
Total 6's :
5
Wickets :
7
all
fours
sixes
wickets
4
0.3
Luke Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Usman Khawaja opens his account with a boundary! Luke Wood bowls this one short and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja times this to perfection as he cuts this towards deep backward point for four runs.
4
0.6
Luke Wood to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! What a classy shot from the skipper of the Brisbane Heat! Luke Wood bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Usman Khawaja walks down the pitch and slashes this aerially towards deep point for the second boundary if the over. 10 runs from the first over.
4
1.1
Liam Hatcher to Josh Brown, FOUR! Josh Brown gets his first boundary now and there was a bit of luck here! Liam Hatcher bangs this in short and outside the off stump, Josh Brown looks to pull but top edges this over the short fine leg fielder for four runs.
W
1.2
Liam Hatcher to Josh Brown, OUT! CAUGHT! Liam Hatcher has drawn first blood and this is just the start Melbourne Stars wanted! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Josh Brown pushes at the ball with no leg movement and gets an outside edge towards first slip. Beau Webster makes no mistake grabbing hold of this one and Josh Brown has to make the walk back to the pavilion. We have a game on here!
4
1.5
Liam Hatcher to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Loose delivery from Liam Hatcher and Marnus Labuschagne does not miss out on this one! Bowls this one full and angling down leg. Marnus Labuschagne clips this to the left of the short fine leg fielder and the ball races away to deep backward square leg for four runs.
4
2.2
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Usman Khawaja, FOUR! Usman Khawaja is off to a flier! This is short as well and offers width outside the off pole. Usman Khawaja gets onto it in a flash and cuts this towards deep backward point for four more runs.
W
3.1
Liam Hatcher to Usman Khawaja, OUT! CAUGHT! A massive wicket for Melbourne Stars as Usman Khawaja departs after playing an attacking cameo! Liam Hatcher bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja gets across the line of the stumps and looks to pull this into the leg side. He is in no position to play this shot and ends up top-edging the ball high towards short third man. Luke Wood circles under it and looks to see if the keeper is coming for the catch. In the end, he makes tough work of the catch as it goes away from him and he has to dive forward to hang on. Liam Hatcher has his second wicket now and is causing some damage here.
6
4.3
Beau Webster to Matt Renshaw, SIX! That is a beautifully executed cricket shot! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Matt Renshaw shuffles down the wicket and carves this over the bowler's head for a huge hit! This should release some pressure on the Brisbane Heat as that is a shot of a man in form.
4
4.4
Beau Webster to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! Finds the gap to perfection this time! Beau Webster continues to bowl full and this time offers width outrside off. Matt Renshaw strokes this to the left of the cover and the ball races away to the fence for four runs.
W
5.1
Clint Hinchliffe to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Clint Hinchliffe strikes straightaway! Clint Hinchliffe starts with a wrong 'un, full and outside off, away from the reach of the batter, Marnus Labuschagne gets down to sweep this one but gets a leading edge. It lobs over the bowler and Clint Hinchliffe runs backwards, puts in the dive and completes a good catch. Brisbane Heat lose their third wicket now.
4
7.1
Clint Hinchliffe to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! Clint Hinchliffe misses his line and bowls this one full and down the leg side, Matt Renshaw tries to clip this one but gets a tickle that goes past the keeper. Gets it wide of short fine leg for a boundary.
W
8.1
Adam Zampa to Sam Hain, OUT! STUMPED! Adam Zampa strikes off his first ball! Adam Zampa bowls this one short and around off, Sam Hain opts to get to the pitch of the delivery and advances down the track. The ball spins past his outside edge and Sain is in no man's land and Joe Clarke behind the wicket does the rest. Brisbane Heat slip further now.
4
8.4
Adam Zampa to Jimmy Peirson, FOUR! Nicely played! Floated, fuller at the stumps, Jimmy Peirson gets forward and drives this one along the carpet. Gets it past the mid on fielder inside the circle and collects a boundary.
4
9.1
Clint Hinchliffe to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! SHOT! Tossed up, full on middle, the does not spin, Matt Renshaw clears his front leg and thumps this one back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
6
9.2
Clint Hinchliffe to Matt Renshaw, SIX! STRAIGHT HIT! Clint Hinchliffe floats this one full and outside off, Matt Renshaw gets the width he needs and does not miss out. Frees his arms and smashes this as straight as it can get. Clears the straight fence for a maximum.
4
10.4
Adam Zampa to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! A great effort in the deep but it is another boundary for Matt Renshaw! Adam Zampa flights this one full and outside the off stump. Matt Renshaw thumps this towards long off where the fielder dives to his left and gets a hand to it. He is unable to hold on and the ball roles over the ropes for four runs.
4
13.1
Liam Hatcher to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! That has been struck beautifully! Liam Hatcher goes 'round the wicket and serves this full outside off. Matt Renshaw powers this towards long off for four runs. The mid off fielder puts in a dive but is unable to stop it.
6
13.5
Liam Hatcher to Matt Renshaw, SIX! This is just a check-drive and it sails beyond the ropes for a biggie! Liam Hatcher bowls this one on a length and in line with the stumps. Matt Renshaw punches this over wide long on and collects six more runs.
W
15.2
Nathan Coulter-Nile to Jimmy Peirson, OUT! CAUGHT! Slower and into the wicket outside off, Jimmy Peirson lets the ball come to him and pulls this one towards deep mid-wicket. Times this one well but does not have enough legs on it to clear the ropes. Ends up holding out to Clint Hinchliffe at deep mid-wicket who makes no mistake this time.
6
16.3
Adam Zampa to James Bazley, SIX! HUGE! Short and on middle by Adam Zampa, James Bazley picks the length early and rocks back in his crease, pulling this one hard towards the mid-wicket fence. Gets plenty of bat on it and clears the ropes with ease.
W
16.5
Adam Zampa to James Bazley, OUT! CAUGHT! Adam Zampa gets his man! Adam Zampa floats this one, full and at the stumps, James Bazley uses his feet to clear long off. Gets deceived in the flight of the delivery and gets it from the bottom part of the bat. Ends up holding out to Thomas Rogers at long off who runs forward and takes a good catch. Is there a late twist?
6
17.1
Luke Wood to Matt Renshaw, SIX! Short of a length and angling down the leg side from over the wicket, Matt Renshaw gets inside and uses the pace of the delivery. Helps this one towards the fine leg fence for a maximum.
W
18.2
Liam Hatcher to Michael Neser, OUT! RUN OUT! Low full toss at the pads by Liam Hatcher, Michael Neser drives this one firmly and straight to mid on. Decides to challenge the fielder for a single, Beau Webster there collects it cleanly and hits at the striker's end. Michael Neser is nowhere in the frame and makes his way back to the hut. Brisbane Heat are now 7 down with still 12 needed to win.
4
19.6
Beau Webster to Matt Renshaw, FOUR! Matt Renshaw gets the Brisbane Heat home off the last ball. Beau Webster bowls this one slower and on a length on off, Matt Renshaw moves to the off side early and ramps this one to the left of the keeper. The ball trickles towards the fine leg fence and James Seymour from short third man puts in the dive to stop the boundary but to no avail. Brisbane Heat win by 3 wickets!