Big Bash League 2024-25
Brisbane Heat takes on Adelaide Strikers in a thrilling T20 match at The Gabba, Brisbane stadium, with both teams looking to claim victory. Series is part of the BBL cricket tournament / Series.
| Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat |
|---|---|
| 174/6 (20 overs) | 175/7 (20 overs) |
Brisbane Heat won by 3 wickets
Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers T20 9th
| Match | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers |
| Date | Dec 22, Sun |
| Home | Brisbane Heat |
| Away | Adelaide Strikers |
| Match No | T20 9th |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Time (GMT) | 8:15 AM |
| Time (Local) | 6:15 PM |
| Time (IST) | 1:45 PM |
Join the action as Brisbane Heat faces Adelaide Strikers in this exciting BBL T20 match in The Gabba, Brisbane. Who will win this match?
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Playing XI
Brisbane Heat Squad: Colin Munro (c), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Tom Whitney, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Adelaide Strikers Squad: Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, Liam Scott, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope.
Squads
Adelaide Strikers Squad
Brisbane Heat Squad
Match Result
Brisbane Heat won by 3 wkts
Key highlights
Match exciting moment and key highlights from the today’s match Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers T20 9th Live from The Gabba, Brisbane.
Player of the Match
Player of the Match: Nathan McSweeney (Brisbane Heat)
Performance: McSweeney scored an unbeaten 78 runs off 49 balls, leading his team to a 3-wicket win.
Nathan McSweeney | Player of the Match: Renshaw played really well, he was the man for us. I played well in the Power Surge, luckily it went in my way. Probably the wicket wasn’t the normal true wicket as the Gabba. It’s always nice to bounce back. Loved my time in the Australian cricket team, hopefully I learn from my experience, get better and get back there. Nice to share the dressing room with such great players. It’s not about how it starts, but how it ends. That’s the part of the journey, it’s all about ups and downs. It’s a great learning curve. I grew up in Brisbane, it’s my home. Our squad is strong, we have players (like Neser, Spencer Johnson) on the sidelines. It’s exciting to see.
Nathan McSweeney bounced back after being dropped from the Test side with 78 not out in a thrilling three-wicket win
Match Review
Key Takeaways for Adelaide Strikers
Late Flourish: A strong finish from Overton and Bazley helped the Strikers post a competitive total, but they were short of an imposing total.
Inconsistent Batting: While Overton and Bazley provided late fireworks, the top and middle order failed to convert starts into big scores.
Wickets at Crucial Moments: Losing wickets in clumps (e.g., 1st, 2nd, and 3rd wickets) meant that the Strikers couldn’t build significant partnerships.
Key Takeaways for Brisbane Heat
McSweeney’s Match-Winning Knock: Nathan McSweeney’s mature 78* anchored the chase, leading the Heat to victory.
Middle Order Collapse: Despite McSweeney’s brilliance, the middle order’s failure to build partnerships put the Heat in a tricky position.
Clutch Moments: Despite a poor start, Heat kept their composure and managed to take the game deep. A bit of luck and composure in the final overs helped them win.
Bowling Depth: Heat’s bowling was well-rounded, with key wickets taken at crucial stages, restricting Strikers to a manageable total.