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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Match 51 Match Summary

HEA vs STA, 2023 - T20 Summary

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Scorecard
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Match 51, The Gabba, Brisbane , Jan 22, 2023
Brisbane Heat Brisbane Heat
188/4 (20.0/20)
Melbourne Stars Melbourne Stars
184/3 (20.0/20)
Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars by 4 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Sam Hain
    73(41)
HEA 188/4
Bat Top Batsmen
Sam Hain
Sam Hain
73 (41)
  • 7x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 178.04SR
Jimmy Peirson
Jimmy Peirson
57 (43)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 132.55SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
STA 184/3
Bat Top Batsmen
Thomas Rogers
Thomas Rogers
41 (20)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 205SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42327-marcus-peter-stoinis-playerprofile>Marcus Stoinis</a>
Marcus Stoinis
36 (23)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 156.52SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mitchell Swepson
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
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That's it from our coverage for this game. There is one more match in the Big Bash League on Super Sunday as Perth Scorchers take on Melbourne Renegades at the Optus Stadium in Perth at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). You can though join us for the build-up sooner. Cheers!
Sam Hain (73* off 41 balls) has been adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the day, Brisbane Heat reached 188 for 4 after being reduced to 55 for 4 in the 7th over courtesy of Sam Hain and Jimmy Peirson who added an unbeaten 133 for the 5th wicket. Sam Hain was brutal at the end getting 73 off 41 balls and Jimmy Peirson accompanied him well with an unbeaten 57. Luke Wood was the pick of the Stars’ bowler with 2 for 38. Nathan Coulter-Nile bowled a good spell of 1 for 29 and gave good support. Coming to the chase, it was a topsy-turvy one but in the end, the Heat were able to come out on top.
Brisbane Heat started poorly with the ball and conceded at nearly 11 runs per over in the first five. The spinners pulled it back for them in the middle. Matthew Kuhnemann was economical as he conceded 23 runs in his spell of four overs. Mitchell Swepson was the pick of the bowlers getting 2 for 23 in his 4 overs. James Bazley took a wicket and Spencer Johnson capped it off nicely with a terrific final over to take Heat to number 3 in the points table with their 4th win on the trot.
The Melbourne Stars nearly timed their chase to perfection but fell short by just 4 runs in the end. Thomas Rogers got them off a rocketing start getting 41 off just 20 balls. The openers added 55 inside 5 overs. Joe Clarke then stitched a handy partnership with Campbell Kellaway of 42 runs. Hilton Cartwright joined Marcus Stoinis in the middle and the batters added 80 runs in just 41 deliveries but failed to take the Stars over the line.
What a fantastic contest we have witnessed yet again between these two sides and just like it was at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brisbane Heat win on the final delivery once again and with this win have sealed a playoff spot as well.
Over 20 : 184/3
9 Runs
  • 419.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • 1 B 19.5
  • 119.6
M. Stoinis
36 (23)
H. Cartwright
33 (24)
S. Johnson
4-0-38-0
19.6
1
Spencer Johnson To Marcus Stoinis
It's all over and Spencer Johnson has done it for Brisbane Heat! Johnson looks for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss on middle and leg. Marcus Stoinis backs away but only manages to thump it down to long on for a single. Johnson is ecstatic and so are all the other Heat players but its' heartbreak again for the Stars. Brisbane Heat win by 4 runs and move into 3rd place on the points table!
19.5
b
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
BYE! Excellent bowling from Spencer Johnson as he nails the wide yorker once again. Hilton Cartwright swings but misses and they do scamper through for the bye. 6 needed off the last ball.
19.4
2
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
A low full toss on off stump, Hilton Cartwright thumps it straight down the ground. The fielder from long off runs around to his right and keeps it down to two runs. 7 needed off the final two deliveries.
19.3
1
Spencer Johnson To Marcus Stoinis
Just the single! Very full and outside off, Marcus Stoinis stays deep in his crease and drills it to the right of extra cover. Usman Khawaja there makes a good stop and keeps it down to a run.
19.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Marcus Stoinis
Johnson nails the wide yorker this time and Marcus Stoinis fails to get any bat on it. Still, 10 needed off 4 balls now.
19.1
4
Spencer Johnson To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis with a cheeky shot and Spencer Johnson is under pressure right away. This is shorter and outside off, Stoinis shuffles across the stumps and helps it over short fine leg for a boundary. 10 needed now off 5 balls.
14 needed off the final over. Spencer Johnson to bowl. Can he defend for the Brisbane Heat or will Marcus Stoinis take Melbourne Stars over the line?
Over 19 : 175/3
21 Runs
  • 618.1
  • 1 NB 18.2
  • 018.2
  • 618.3
  • 118.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 418.5
  • 218.6
H. Cartwright
31 (22)
M. Stoinis
30 (19)
M. Neser
4-0-54-0
18.6
2
Michael Neser To Hilton Cartwright
Short and over middle, this is pulled away through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 14 needed now off the last over.
18.5
4
Michael Neser To Hilton Cartwright
FOUR! Melbourne Stars are on a roll here. length ball on middle and leg, Hilton Cartwright picks it up and lofts it in between deep square and deep mid-wicket. The fielder from deep square leg gets a hand on it but is in contact with the ropes.
18.5
wd
Michael Neser To Hilton Cartwright
WIDE! Looks for the quick bumper but the ball sails over Cartwright's head and a wide is called. 20 needed now off 8 deliveries.
18.4
1
Michael Neser To Marcus Stoinis
This is banged in short and at the body, Marcus Stoinis pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for one.
18.3
6
Michael Neser To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! BANG! Overpitched on off stump, Marcus Stoinis gets the front leg out of the way and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
18.2
0
Michael Neser To Marcus Stoinis
Gets away with it! This is pitched up outside off and Marcus Stoinis drills it straight to mid off.
18.2
nb
Michael Neser To Marcus Stoinis
NO BALL! Yet another catch and yet another no ball for height is called and the drama just doesn't seem to end. Michael Neser serves a waist-high full toss on off stump. Marcus Stoinis attempts the reverse flick but gets it straight to point where Spencer Johnson takes a sharp catch over his head. The third umpire is called in and the replays confirm that it was just above the waist. Another Free Hit to follow.
18.1
6
Michael Neser To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! What a shot! A length ball around middle, Marcus Stoinis gets inside the line of the ball and scoops it flat over the backward square leg fence for a maximum. Melbourne Stars right back in it!
Over 18 : 154/3
13 Runs
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 017.1
  • 1 WD 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 1 NB 17.5
  • 417.5
  • 417.6
H. Cartwright
25 (20)
M. Stoinis
17 (14)
S. Johnson
3-0-30-0
17.6
4
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
FOUR! Thumped! A low full toss now on the stumps, Hilton Cartwright hammers it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary 22 off that over and now 35 runs are needed off 12 balls.
17.5
4
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
FOUR! Gets enough on it! Another full toss outside off, Hilton Cartwright throws his hands at it and ends up slicing it over the point region for a boundary.
17.5
nb
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
NO BALL! Hilton Cartwright gets caught but a no ball for height has been called and the Heat fans aren't pleased. Spencer Johnson serves a high full toss around off. Cartwright goes deep in his crease and tries to loft it straight back but ends up slicing it toward wide mid off. Usman Khawaja there takes a simple catch but the third umpire is called in. The replays show that it was borderline but above the waist and Cartwright survives. Free Hit coming up...
17.4
2
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
Just misses the wide yorker this time and serves a low full toss, Hilton Cartwright drives it through covers and picks up a couple of runs.
17.3
0
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
Spencer Johnson gets another wide yorker in and it is quick as well. Hilton Cartwright looks to drive but is well beaten.
17.2
0
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
Nails the wide yorker this time, it is just an inch or so inside the tramline outside off and Hilton Cartwright cannot reach.
17.2
wd
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
WIDE! Looks for the wide yorker but spills it beyond the tramline outside off. Left alone for a wide.
17.1
0
Spencer Johnson To Hilton Cartwright
Gets it in the blockhole outside off, Hilton Cartwright goes deep in his crease and looks to heave across the line but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls toward the keeper and theydon't take the single.
Full Commentary
20 OV
9 Runs
S. Johnson to M. Stoinis H. Cartwright
  • 419.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • 1 B 19.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
21 Runs
M. Neser to M. Stoinis H. Cartwright
  • 618.1
  • 1 NB 18.2
  • 018.2
  • 618.3
  • 118.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 418.5
  • 218.6
18 OV
13 Runs
S. Johnson to H. Cartwright
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 017.1
  • 1 WD 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 1 NB 17.5
  • 417.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
9 Runs
M. Neser to H. Cartwright M. Stoinis
  • 416.1
  • 1 LB 16.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 LB 16.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 B 16.6
16 OV
15 Runs
M. Swepson to M. Stoinis H. Cartwright
  • 615.1
  • 015.2
  • 215.3
  • 115.4
  • 4 B 15.5
  • 1 WD 15.6
  • 115.6
15 OV
10 Runs
M. Kuhnemann to H. Cartwright M. Stoinis
  • 414.1
  • 214.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
3 Runs
M. Swepson to C. Kellaway H. Cartwright M. Stoinis
  • W 13.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
6 Runs
M. Kuhnemann to M. Stoinis C. Kellaway
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
4 Runs
M. Swepson to C. Kellaway J. Clarke M. Stoinis
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • W 11.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
8 Runs
J. Bazley to J. Clarke C. Kellaway
  • 210.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 410.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
M. Kuhnemann to J. Clarke C. Kellaway
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
13 Runs
M. Renshaw to J. Clarke C. Kellaway
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 48.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
5 Runs
M. Swepson to J. Clarke C. Kellaway
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
M. Renshaw to C. Kellaway J. Clarke
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 26.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
2 Runs
M. Kuhnemann to J. Clarke C. Kellaway
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
7 Runs
J. Bazley to J. Clarke T. Rogers C. Kellaway
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 44.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
11 Runs
S. Johnson to J. Clarke T. Rogers
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
24 Runs
M. Neser to T. Rogers J. Clarke
  • 32.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 62.4
  • 62.5
  • 4 LB 2.6
2 OV
6 Runs
S. Johnson to J. Clarke T. Rogers
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
7 Runs
M. Neser to J. Clarke T. Rogers
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 20.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue The Gabba, Brisbane
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars by 4 runs
  • Player of the Match Sam Hain
  • Umpire Ben Treloar (AUS), Gerard Abood (AUS) and Stephen Dionysius (AUS)
  • Referee Kepler Wessels (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Brisbane Heat 150/4 in 17.2 overs
  • Brisbane Heat 100/4 in 13.4 overs
  • Brisbane Heat 50/3 in 6.1 overs
  • Melbourne Stars 150/3 in 17.5 overs
  • Melbourne Stars 100/2 in 12.2 overs
  • Melbourne Stars 50/1 in 4.2 overs
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