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In a scintillating encounter at The Gabba, the spotlight was firmly on Nathan McSweeney as Brisbane Heat secured a pulsating victory against Sydney ওThunder in the 16th match of the Big Bash League (B🍃BL) 2023-2🧜4.
Nathan McSweeney steals the show with his spectacular batting
Winning the toss and opting to bat, Brisbane Heat faced an early setback, but McSweeney’s masterful innings turned the tide for his team. McSweeney’s elegant strokeplay and astute shot selection were on full display as he crafted a brilliant 73 runs off 52 deliveries, providing the backbone for Brisbane Heat’s total of 172.
Despite a spirited effort from Sydney Thunder’s bowlers, particularly Daniel Sams, who claimed a five-wicket haul, McSweeney’s innings stood out as the defining moment of the Heat’s batting performance.
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Disciplined bowling take Brisbane Heat over the finish line
In the chase, Sydney Thunder found themselves facing a formidable target, with McSweeney’s heroics looming large. As the Thunder sought to mount a response, Heat bowlers who stepped up to the occasion.
Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson played pivotal roles in stifling the Thunder’s chase, with Bartlett’s three crucial wickets and Johnson’s two dismissals denting the opposition’s hopes. Cameron Bancroft‘s valiant effort with the bat for the Thunder was not enough as the Heat emerged victorious by 15 runs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
A thrilling win in front of a packed house 🔥
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL)
Brisbane Heat won by 15 runs
Scorecard:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Superb bowling effort by the Brisbane Heat to defend an under-par total. I reckon you can start to pencil in a Scorchers-Heat final already. Daniel Sams brilliant🔯 but the Thunder line-up just seems a little lightweight this year. Heat winners tonight by 15 runs.
— 🕊️ Ric✤k 🌳Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket)
A classy knock earns Nathan McSweeney honours!
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
Picking the gap, Nathan McSweeney 🙌
— World Cricket League (@worldcricket056)
The Brisbane Heat will be on top of the Big Bash ladder after 5 games. It's almost like having a good coach is important. In any sport
— Matt (@Mattys123)
Nathan McSweeney 24 South Australia, can pඣlay the game. 👀👍
— Nathan Watson (@N_Watson_)
Nathan McSweeney will play all 3 f𒀰ormats for Australia
— Australian Domestic Cricket Updaജtes (@AusDomCricket)꧃
won by 15 Runs. Brilliant knock Nathan McSweeney 73(52). Excellent spell Xavier Bartlett 3/29, S Johnson 2/24 and M Kuhnemann 2/25. 4 Cons✤ecutive Wins in a Row for Brisbane Heat in current𒊎ly in ➡️ W A W W W
— JaayShaan (V🌟aidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan)
Brisbane Heat 🎃has now won 11 of its last 13 matches where a result has been achieved (not including washout▨s etc).
Legit team
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell)
Best bowling figures for Sydney Thunder in BBL
5/30 – Daniel Sams vs Brisbane Heat in 2023
4/14 – Fawad Ahmed vs Sydney Sixers in 2017
4/14 – Tanveer Sangha vs Melbourne Renegades in 2020— Sohail Khalid (@MYcricmatch)
