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In a thrilling encounter at The Gabba, the Brisbane Heat clashed with the Hobart Hurricanes in the 29th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24. The contest went down to the wire where the Brisbane H🌺eat eventually scripted a thrilling win by one run only.
Colin Munro shines with the bat
The Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. The Brisbane Heat posted a total of 132/7 in their 20 overs, with Colin Munro being the standout performer. Munro scored a crucial 56 runs off 47 balls, includiꦬng 2 fours and 2 sixes. Despite his efforts, the Heat faced a tough bowling attack from the Hurricanes.
Nathan Ellis was the pick of the bowlers for Hobart, claiming 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 4 overs. Chris Jordan als🔜o made a significant i💫mpact with 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs.
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Xavier Bartlett takes Brisbane Heat over the finish line
In response, the Hobart Hurricanes found the going tough and could only manage 116/9 in their allotted 16 overs. Nikhil Chaudhary played a valiant innings, scoring 55 runs off 38 balls, but the Heat bowlers, led by Xavier Bartlett‘s impressive figures of 3 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs, kept the pressure on. Spencer Johnson and Paul Walter also contributed with 2 wickets each.
As the innings progressed, rain interrupted play, and the match was decided by th𝕴e D/L method. Despite a spirited effort from the Hurricanes, the Brisbane Heat emerged victorious by 1 run, securing a crucial win in the tournament.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Winning ways continue 🔥
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL)
In a game that had it all, we fall t✃wo agonising runs short o🐷f the DLS required score 😔
— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL)
That’✤s some good pace, bounceꦰ and movement from Xavier Bartlett
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)
Brisbane Heat won a thriller by 1 run 👊
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
What a season Xavier Bartlett is having in 🔥
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket)
From bowling just one over and being subbed out every other game just a couple of seasons back, to currently the top wicket-taker this season. This is some rise by Xavier Bartlett, a massively improved boꩲꦐwler.
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa)
Xavier Bartlett is electric teal tonight!
— BenniG ☕ (@BenniGaske)
Xavier Bartlett 🦋doing Xavier Bartlett things. ��🩵🩵🔥🔥🔥
— The Hodgeman 🇵🇸�🔜�🦁 2024 AFL PREMIERS AT LAST!! (@Awesome🐭Antho91)
Xavier Bartlett is ♍next big thing in Australian bowling line u🍎p for sure .
— . (@single_soul1)
Xavier Bartlett,Aussies have got another♊ fast bowler ready for international cricket.He is the perfect replacement for Josh Haze🌞lwood.
— Delhi Capitals Fan (@pantiyerfc)
Well played Colin Munro 👏
— Muhammad Danish (@DanishK32727346)
