Table of Contents
In a thrilling encounter at The Gabba, the 32nd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 unfolded between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers. The contest saw domination from the Brisbane Heat, who continued their winning momentum and defeated Perth Scorchers by 23 runs.
Michael Neser powers Brisbane Heat to a massive total
Brisbane Heat’s batting lineup featured notable contributions, with Marnus Labuschagne scoring 45 runs off 33 balls and Sam Billings adding a quick 37 off 21. However, the standout performance came from Michael Neser, who played a blistering knock of 64 runs off just 30 deliveries, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. The Heat posted a formidable ༺total of 191/6 in their 20 ꦍovers.
Neser-led bowling attack shines
In response, Perth Scorchers faced a challenging target of 192 runs. Laurie Evans played a stellar innings, scoring 51 runs off 29 balls, accompanied by Josh Inglis‘ brisk 28 off 20. However, the Brisbane Heat bowlers, led by Neser, put up a formidable fight. Neser claimed 2 wickets for 31 runs in his 4 overs. Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, and Paul Walter also made crucial contributions with the ball, securing ꧑wickets at regular intervals.
Despite some resistance from the Scorchers’ lower order, Brisbane Heat emerged victorious by 23 runs. The Heat’s disciplined bowling and Neser’s all-round heroics played a pivotal role in securing the win. Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff were the leading wicket-takers for the Scorchers, but their efforts fell short in chasing dow🍷n the target set by the Heat.
Also READ: Twitter goes gaga as Steve Smit🃏h replaces David Warner as the opener 𒈔in Tests for Australia
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Michael Neser the fifth playeꦆr in BBL to hit a fifty, take two wickets and claim a catch
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)
What a match!
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL)
Top spot 🔒
The are having a to remember!
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
Michael Neser is a superstar. Bowls, bats, fields 🔜and a great team man. 4 dimensional♏ players are very rare. Overlooked again at the next level. Just keeps getting it done. 👏👏👏
— Darren Berry (@ChuckBerry1969)
Brisbane Heat got the better of Perth Scorchers 👊
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Absolute Carnage from Michael Neser 🔥🔥
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)
At the risk of inciting a civil war, is th🅺ere a more undervalued, under appreciated cricketer🐼 than Michael Neser ?
— P💝enske file, giveไ me, they did.. (@Luke_Pownall)
Imagine if Michael Neser was born in NSW.
— ßert ωerdeη (@bertwerden)
Michael Neser is everywhere tonight – with the bat, with the bat and now taking stunners on the field. 🌟😍
— Saino 🕵️♂️ (@DecodedFantasy)
One of the great𓃲est eve💞r all-round games in BBL history from Michael Neser
— Oliver Caffrey (@ollycaffrey)
It’s nearly a travesty Michael Neser hasn’t played mor🌃e international cricket. I mean it’s amazing we have that depth to leave a talent like that out of the team but you🎃 gotta feel for him in a way. Incredible cricketer.
— Jo (@SmokinJo21)
It’s a pity Michael Neser is an ex♉ceptional bowler because it tends to hide what a talented ℱbatter he is. High-quality striking tonight….
— Ric Finlay (@RicFinlay)
Michael Neser is𝓰 criminally underrated in t💮his country
— Luke A (@hayrooster)
Outstanding catch … you beauty Michael 🔥Neser… that’s how you win matches… through such astounding catches … T20﷽ matches changes in a jiffy
— Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid)
Michael Neser lighting up the Gabba!!.
🐟It’s a travesty he’s only played two Tests but he also could easily have played more than his four ODIs.
Finishes on 64* off 30 balls with t🌃hree sixes in the final over.
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7)
Mich💦ael Neser, what a man!!! 🔥 The Heat looked to be in all sorts after losing 3-19, MASSIVE to finish upwards of 190
— Ella 🦅🦅 (@ellakasmar)
