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In a pulsating BBL|15 clash at Brisbane on December 19, 2025, Perth Scorchers posted a mammoth 257/6 against Brisbane Heat, setting the stage for one of the league’s most electrifying night matches. Brisbane Heat scripted history by chasing down the target in 19.5 overs, finishing at 258/2 for their highest successful BBL pursuit ever, igniting 24,277 fans into a frenzy.
Perth Scorchers’ power-packed innings put up a massive target against Brisbane Heat
Asked to bat first, the Scorchers piled up a colossal 257 for 6 in their 20 overs, scoring at a staggering pace throughout the innings. Finn Allen set the tone early, tearing into the Heat attack with a brutal 79 off just 38 balls, laced with towering sixes that silenced the home fans. Alongside him, Cooper Connolly matched the aggression, hammering 77 from 37 deliveries as the pair stitched together a commanding partnership that completely swung momentum Perth’s way.
Although Brisbane Heat managed to claw back some control in the latter stages through timely wickets from Xavier Bartlett and Jack Wildermuth, late cameos from Nick Hobson and Laurie Evans ensured the Scorchers finished with a total that looked almost unbeatable under lights.
Brisbane Heat’s unforgettable record chase in BBL|15 game
What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. Brisbane Heat suffered an immediate blow when Colin Munro departed for a golden duck, but that early setback only set the stage for one of the greatest chases the Big Bash League has ever witnessed.
Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw produced a breathtaking counterattack, dismantling the Scorchers’ bowling with fearless strokeplay. Renshaw brought up his century in just 48 balls before being run out, while Wildermuth powered on relentlessly, remaining unbeaten on a magnificent 110. Their 212-run partnership turned a near-impossible chase into a reality, with Heat racing past landmarks at a jaw-dropping speed.
Despite Max Bryant retiring hurt late in the innings, Brisbane crossed the line with two balls to spare, finishing on 258 for 2 to complete the highest successful run chase in BBL history. The Gabba erupted as 24,000-plus fans celebrated a night that will be remembered as one of the most iconic moments the league has ever produced.
Also WATCH: Finn Allen launches a colossal 105-metre six off Jack Wildermuth in BBL|15
Here’s how fans reacted:
One of the craziest centuries in the BBL.
Matt Renshaw 🫡
— Dave (@AFC_Dev17)
Matt Renshaw scored 💯 in BBL. He scored 💯 in just 48 balls. Brisbane Heat were chasing 258 and he played a crucial knock
— Shivansh rajpal (@RajpalShiv46534)
100 for Matt Renshaw off 48 balls with 9 Sixes.
Heat chasing 258 and need 60 off 32 Balls
— The Cricket Express (@TheYorkerBall)
What a terrific century by matt renshaw while chasing 260
— FORD🌍 (@Smileu1q)
Renshaw celebrates his hundred.
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk)
Matt Renshaw 100 off 48 balls take a bow son what a knock. 🔥
— CRIC WEEK (@cricweek)
Century for Jack Wildermuth as well 💪
Are Brisbane Heat chasing this massive target ?— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Jack Wildermuth 💯
100 off 46 balls 🤯
5️⃣ fours | 9️⃣ sixes
Strike Rate: 217.39 🚀
What a partnership. What a night! 🔥👀— Muhammad Sajeel (@sajeel1995)
Another Magnificent TON in same by Jack Wildermuth
— Swapnesh Mall Kshatriya (@Itskshatriya)
Jack Wildermuth taken only 46 balls to reach his 💯
— Rithik Rajeev Yadav (@Rithikdb5)
