Brisbane Heat sneak home by six wickets in BBL thriller
MACQUARIE’S SUMMER OF CRICKET LINE-UP TONIGHT: Tony Leonard and Dean Jones
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HEAT WIN
Brisbane Heat have snuck home by six wickets with a ball to spare during a rain-affected match at the Gabba tonight.
In front of 34,383 in Brisbane, Joe Burns guided his side to a last-over win with a six off the 17th and final over and remained not out of 45.
For the Thunder, Mitchell McClenaghan gave up three wides in an over before taking the prized wickets of Ben Cutting (3) and Brendon McCullum (5) respectively, ending with figures of 2-45 from his four overs.
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BREAKING | Ben Rohrer won't take any further part in tonight's match after being hit above the collarbone. #BBL07
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INNINGS BREAK
Sydney Thunder have finished at 4/149 off a rain-reduced 17 overs.
Shane Watson was once again a standout for the away team, posting his 12th T20 half-century before departing for 56.
Shadab Khan was the pick of the Heat bowlers, taking 2/27 off his four overs, including the big wicket of Shane Watson.
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Shane Watson's on ?? at the Gabba.
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RAIN DELAY
A short break in play means we’ll be playing 17 overs per side tonight. Sydney Thunder resumed on 1/26 off 4.1 overs.
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Before we get underway at 7.10pm AEDT, why not catch up on what’s making news in the world of cricket?
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TEAMS
The final teams for tonight’s clash in Brisbane are in.
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BBL action heads to Queensland for the second time this season as
Brisbane Heat host Sydney Thunder from a sold-out Gabba.
Both these sides have split their opening two matches and will be
looking to cement their respective spots on the ladder as the season
rolls on.
The name on everyone’s lips is Chris Lynn, who’s in the extended squad
and looks fit to start after a long layoff due to shoulder surgery.
As for the away team, Sydney Thunder were soundly beaten by a rampant
Adelaide Strikers outfit just five days ago but 19-year-old Arjun Nair
showed more early-season promise – finishing with bowling figures of
3-36 as well as reaching 23 not out as the Thunder were bowled out for
110. The Thunder will be hoping he can repeat his efforts in a winning
side later tonight.
Tonight’s clash looms as a crucial one for two sides who are both
coming off respective losses and could go a long way to shaping the
fortunes of both the Heat and Thunder as BBL|07 continues.
Join us from 7:00pm AEDT on 4BC in Brisbane, Talking Lifestyle in
Sydney, NTS Digital around the country or through the Cricket
Australia website and app as we bring you every ball from the Gabba.