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Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Eliminator Commentary, Live Updates

THU vs HEA, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Scorecard

Match Ended

Eliminator, Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney , Jan 27, 2023

Sydney Thunder

52/1 (6.5/20)

Brisbane Heat

203/5 (20.0/20)

Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Thunder by 8 runs (D/L method)

Player of the Match

Usman Khawaja

94(55)

Right then, that is it from this game and Sydney Thunder have been knocked out of the competition with Brisbane Heat moving on to play the Knockout on Sunday. Before that, we do have the Qualifier on Saturday, the 28th of January as the two top sides in the competition take on each other for a direct entry into the final. Perth Scorchers will be taking on Sydney Sixers in a high-octane clash beginning at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT) but our build-up will begin a lot sooner. Cheers!

Brisbane Heat skipper Usman Khawaja is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his terrific knock of 94 runs off just 55 balls. He says that he tried to bat deep and take it through the later half of the innings. Adds that he has batted here and is aware that it gets easy as the game goes on. Says he is glad about how they played and got themselves in a pretty commanding position. Adds that the shots are always premeditated and it’s a calculated risk. Says that they were gutted to end 5th instead of 3rd in the points table but the win is always pleasing. He then lauds the crowd and says how terrific it is and he always loves the Thunder nation. Concludes by saying that he is looking forward to playing Melbourne Renegades on Sunday.

The Presentation ceremony...

Earlier in the game, Chris Green put Brisbane Heat into bat first as he looked to chase down on a ground where the dew factor does make a difference. Sydney Thunder started off on the right note with the ball and kept the Heat to a meager 64/1 at the halfway stage. But then, skipper Usman Khawaja decided to punish his former team and just went into 6th gear. Khawaja played scintillating shots as Marnus Labuschagne stuck around at the other end. Khawaja was dismissed for 94 but had done the damage. The Heat looked good to get 180 but then Marnus too upped the ante and a crucial cameo from Matt Renshaw meant they got over the 200-run mark. Skipper, Chris Green was the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder but unfortunately apart from Nathan McAndrew no one else supported him and their luck worsened when rain decide to play spoilsport in the chase but it really was their bowling that brought on the downfall.

With 204 needed to win, Sydney Thunder didn't get the best of starts as an unsettled Matthew Gilkes was sent packing by James Bazley who bowled really well. Then came the counter-punch from David Warner who hit a flurry of boundaries to end the Powerplay on a high. The spinners of Brisbane Heat then made sure that Warner wasn't able to get away and then came the rain which meant Warner was left stranded on 36* off 20 balls and the good work put in by the Heat's bowlers was enough to take them over the line.

It is official, no further play is possible and Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Thunder by 8 runs on the DLS method! The Heat will now play Melbourne Renegades in the Knockout on Sunday but it is heartbreak for the home side. With an engrossing chase unfolding, the rain Gods had the final say but the Heat have probably deserved the win after putting in an unreal batting performance.

UPDATE - 4.50 pm IST (11.20 am GMT) - Oh, no the rain is back! This is devastating news for Sydney Thunder as the official cut-off time for the restart is 4.55 pm IST (11.25 am GMT). It is getting heavier as well and this could be decisive. At first, just the pitch was covered but now more part of the field is being covered and it looks like it is all over for the Thunder. Stay tuned as we wait for official confirmation on the outcome of this game.

UPDATE - 4.40 pm IST (11.10 am GMT) - There is positive news coming from the ground as the rain has stopped and the covers are being peeled off. The umpires will now have an inspection and hopefully, we get a restart time soon. And, we also have the revised target - 90 runs off 9 overs which mean Sydney Thunder require 38 runs in 13 balls but won't be able to take the Power Surge. Play will restart at 4.51 pm IST (11.21 am GMT). Join us soon for the action.

UPDATE - 4.25 pm IST (10.55 am GMT) - The news from the ground is that it is still raining and this might turn out to be an extended delay. For now, all we can do is sit tight and hope the action can resume at the earliest. Stick around for more updates.

UPDATE - 4.05 pm IST (10.35 am GMT) - And, the players are off! It is really pouring down at the moment and the umpires have called for the covers to come onto the pitch. The DLS par score is 60 which means currently, Brisbane Heat are in front. Stay tuned for further updates.

End Of The Over 6.5 : 52/1

3 Runs

06.1
26.2
06.3
16.4
06.5

D. Warner

36 (20)

J. Sangha

9 (13)

M. Neser

1.5-0-9-0

6.5

Michael Neser To David Warner

Back of a length angling into the batter, David Warner is tucked up and misses on the flick.

6.4

Michael Neser To Jason Sangha

Slower off-cutter on a length around off, Jason Sangha turns it wristly to short fine for one.

There is a drizzle out there in the middle. It has been going on for a few hours now but at the moment, the intensity has increased. Hopefully, it is just a passing shower.

6.3

Michael Neser To Jason Sangha

Short ball around the right shoulder. Jason Sangha backs away from it and lets it go to the keeper.

6.2

Michael Neser To Jason Sangha

Fuller on the pads, Jason Sangha chips it to the vacant mid-wicket region and takes two.

6.1

Michael Neser To Jason Sangha

Michael Neser bowls a full-length ball on off. Jason Sangha uses hit feet and drives it to covers. Matt Renshaw dives to his right and saves it brilliantly

Michael Neser (1-0-6-0) is back on.

End Of The Over 6 : 49/1

6 Runs

05.1
15.2
05.3
1 LB 5.4
25.5
25.6

D. Warner

36 (19)

J. Sangha

6 (9)

M. Swepson

1-0-5-0

5.6

Mitchell Swepson To David Warner

Flatter on off, David Warner tucks it with soft hands to the vacant mid-wicket region and scampers for another two.

5.5

Mitchell Swepson To David Warner

Short and on off, David Warner goes down on one knee and pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.

5.4

Mitchell Swepson To Jason Sangha

Leg break around off, Jason Sangha misses out on the reverse sweep as the ball comes off his arms and Jimmy Peirson fails to take it cleanly allowing the batter to run for a LEG BYE.

5.3

Mitchell Swepson To Jason Sangha

Flatter on the leg stump. Jason Sangha backs away and chops it to covers.

5.2

Mitchell Swepson To David Warner

Tad short and outside off, David Warner cuts it past covers for one.

5.1

Mitchell Swepson To David Warner

Mitchell Swepson starts off with a full ball outside off. David Warner drills it back at the bowler who gets his foot out and stops it.

Mitchell Swepson comes into the attack.

End Of The Over 5 : 43/1

10 Runs

44.1
14.2
34.3
04.4
14.5
14.6

D. Warner

31 (15)

J. Sangha

6 (7)

M. Kuhnemann

1-0-10-0

4.6

Matthew Kuhnemann To David Warner

Short again and on middle and leg, David Warner plays it off the back foot and toward mid on for a single.

4.5

Matthew Kuhnemann To Jason Sangha

On the shorter side and on leg stump, Jason Sangha works it in front of mid-wicket for one.

4.4

Matthew Kuhnemann To Jason Sangha

A bit of yes and no but they don't take the single. Flatter one around middle, Jason Sangha works it to the right of the bowler who is able to get quickly across and make the stop.

4.3

Matthew Kuhnemann To David Warner

Good running! On a length and on the pads, David Warner works it through square leg and almost picks up a boundary. The fielder from deep backward square leg is able to keep it in and they get three.

4.2

Matthew Kuhnemann To Jason Sangha

Slower one, on a shorter length and turning away from the right-hander, Jason Sangha cuts it toward point and picks up a single.

4.1

Matthew Kuhnemann To Jason Sangha

FOUR! Well struck! Drifted into middle and leg, Jason Sangha dances down the track and thumps it straight back just over the bowler's head and into the fence.

Matthew Kuhnemann comes into the attack.

End Of The Over 4 : 33/1

16 Runs

43.1
43.2
33.3
03.4
1 LB 3.5
43.6

D. Warner

27 (13)

J. Sangha

0 (3)

S. Johnson

2-0-23-0

3.6

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

FOUR! Sweetly timed by David Warner and he picks up his third boundary in the over. Back of a length and over off stump, Warner backs away and just punches it gently behind point for a boundary.

3.5

Spencer Johnson To Jason Sangha

Leg bye! A bit of hesitation but no harm is done. Good length on leg stump, Jason Sangha looks to flick it leg side but misses. The ball rolls off the pads toward square leg and they scamper through for a leg bye.

3.4

Spencer Johnson To Jason Sangha

Nagging length around off, Jason Sangha goes on the back foot to punch but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.

3.3

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

Gets it through! On a hard length and well outside off, David Warner taps it in between cover-point and cover for three runs.

3.2

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

FOUR! Quick hands from David Warner! Back of a length over middle, Warner rocks back and pulls it well in front of square on the leg side for another boundary.

3.1

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

FOUR! Up and over! Back of a length around off, David Warner stays put and throws his hands at it. The ball just goes over the fielder at mid off and into the fence.

End Of The Over 3 : 17/1

3 Runs

02.1
02.2
02.3
1 WD 2.4
22.4
W 2.5
02.6

J. Sangha

0 (1)

D. Warner

12 (9)

J. Bazley

1-0-3-1

2.6

James Bazley To Jason Sangha

Back of a length and around off, Jason Sangha looks to play it off the back foot but gets an inside edge back onto the deck.

Jason Sangha comes out to bat at number 3.

2.5

James Bazley To Matthew Gilkes OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the man and James Bazley picks up a wicket in his first over. This is banged in halfway down the track and over middle, there to be hit. Matthew Gilkes gets on top of the bounce and plays the swivel-pull. Gilkes hits it flat and hard down the throat of the man at deep square leg. Matthew Kuhnemann there takes an easy catch and Gilkes will be disappointed that he didn't get it all the way.

2.4

James Bazley To Matthew Gilkes

Short of a length and over middle, Matthew Gilkes pulls it away to the right of the man deep square leg for a couple of runs.

2.4

James Bazley To Matthew Gilkes

WIDE! This is shorter and just down the leg side, Gilkes misses the pull and a wide is called.

2.3

James Bazley To Matthew Gilkes

Straight to the man! Good length over middle and leg, Matthew Gilkes backs away and slaps it straight to Marnus Labuschagne at cover-point. Three dots in a row now!

2.2

James Bazley To Matthew Gilkes

Good length, close to the off stump and Matthew Gilkes edges it down with soft hands toward short third man.

2.1

James Bazley To Matthew Gilkes

Starts off with a fullish delivery outside off, Matthew Gilkes attempts the cheeky ramp but misses.

James Bazley comes into the attack.

End Of The Over 2 : 14/0

8 Runs

01.1
11.2
11.3
41.4
01.5
21.6

D. Warner

12 (9)

M. Gilkes

1 (3)

S. Johnson

1-0-8-0

1.6

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

On a good length and outside off, David Warner throws his hands at the width offered and manages to get it over the point region for a couple of runs.

1.5

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

Hits the length hard and bowls it outside off. The ball seams away a touch and bounces a bit extra as well. David Warner gets surprised and beaten past the outside edge.

1.4

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

FOUR! Spencer Johnson keeps bowling it over and over the stumps, David Warner picks up the length early and muscles it well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.

1.3

Spencer Johnson To Matthew Gilkes

Banged in short and at the body, Matthew Gilkes pulls it through mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.

1.2

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

This is short again and over middle and leg, Warner pulls it down in front of square leg for a single.

1.1

Spencer Johnson To David Warner

Spencer Johnson comes in from the other end and starts off with a slower delivery. This is bowled back of a length and around middle, David Warner fails to pull it away.

End Of The Over 1 : 6/0

6 Runs

00.1
1 WD 0.2
00.2
40.3
10.4
00.5
00.6

M. Gilkes

0 (2)

D. Warner

5 (4)

M. Neser

1-0-6-0

0.6

Michael Neser To Matthew Gilkes

A couple of dots to end the first over and just 6 runs come off it. Good length, over middle and leg, Matthew Gilkes looks to get inside the line and scoop it away but misses.

0.5

Michael Neser To Matthew Gilkes

Good length around the top of off, Matthew Gilkes stays solid in defense.

0.4

Michael Neser To David Warner

Excellent running! Good length around off, Warner taps it straight to cover and scampers through for a quick run.

0.3

Michael Neser To David Warner

FOUR! David Warner is underway in style! This is banged in halfway down the track and over middle, Warner rocks back and pulls it aerially toward the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

0.2

Michael Neser To David Warner

This is slightly pitched up on off stump and David Warner gets a bit taken aback by the extra bounce but manages to defend it on the deck.

0.2

Michael Neser To David Warner

WIDE! This is full and swinging down the leg side, a wide is called and Sydney Thunder are underway.

0.1

Michael Neser To David Warner

Michael Neser starts off with a length ball around the off stump. David Warner looks to tap it onto the off side but gets an inside edge back toward the bowler.