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Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, Match 53 Match Summary

MLS vs BRH, 2020 - T20 Summary

Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat Scorecard
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Match 53, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Jan 25, 2020
Melbourne Stars Melbourne Stars
115 (17.4/20)
Brisbane Heat Brisbane Heat
186/5 (20.0/20)
Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars by 71 runs
  • Player of the Match
    AB de Villiers
    71(37)
BRH 186/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/699-ab-de-villiers-playerprofile>AB de Villiers</a>
AB de Villiers
71 (37)
  • 2x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 191.89SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1417-chris-lynn-playerprofile>Chris Lynn</a>
Chris Lynn
34 (31)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 109.67SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Adam Zampa
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/3
R/W
Bowler
Sandeep Lamichhane
ECON 4
4
OVERS
16/1
R/W
MLS 115/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/50483-peter-stephen-patrick-handscomb-playerprofile>Peter Handscomb</a>
Peter Handscomb
27 (18)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 150SR
Nick Larkin
Nick Larkin
22 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mitchell Swepson
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/3
R/W
Bowler
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
ECON 2.75
4
OVERS
11/2
R/W
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AB de Villiers, for his majestic 71 has been adjudged the Man of the Match. That's all from this game. Brisbane Heat are still in with a chance to qualify for the Playoffs while the Stars have begun to crumble in the latter stages of the BBL. On 26th January, We have another double header coming up. Join us for the first one where Sydney Thunder take on Perth Scorchers at 1445 pm Local (0345 GMT). The second one is between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes. That match will take place at 1840 Local (0810 GMT). Until then, cheers.
Earlier, the hosts had no answer to the assault by AB de Villiers as he helped the Heat reach a score which was a very good one at this ground. De Villiers was well supported by Marnus Labuschagne. For the Stars, only Adam Zampa bowled well while the others got a bit of stick from Mr. 360. The Debutant, Dilbar Hussain did not have a great start to his BBL career as he went for 56 in his four overs. All in all, it was a terrific performance from the Heat.
Melbourne Stars were poor with the bat. None of their batters got going and they kept losing wickets in a heap. Once they lost their man in form, Marcus Stoinis, it was always going to be difficult for them. They needed the Big Show to fire tonight but he failed too. Nick Larkin and Peter Handscomb tried to resurrect the innings with a steady partnership but it was not enough. In then end, they crumbled for their lowest score in BBL history.
What a victory for the Brisbane Heat! They were brilliant, first with the bat and then with the ball. Everything worked for them and they keep their playoff chances alive. They started well with the ball, picking up wickets at regular intervals. Mitchell Swepson was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up three wickets while Mujeeb Ur Rahman and James Pattinson were economical bagging two wickets as well.
17.4
W
Jack Prestwidge To Clint Hinchliffe OUT!
OUT! Caught! There's the wicket, the final one. Prestwidge bowls a slower bouncer around off, Hinchliffe looks to slog it over the leg side but mistimes it. It balloons towards mid on. Laughlin there judges well and times his jump to perfection to hold on to the catch. HEAT WIN BY 71 RUNS.
17.3
lb
Jack Prestwidge To Dilbar Hussain
On the pads, Hussain looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards square leg for a leg bye.
17.2
3
Jack Prestwidge To Clint Hinchliffe
Excellent save from Labuschagne! Pure commitment from him. A short ball outside off from Prestwidge. Hinchcliffe backs away and slams it through point. It looks like the ball will race away to the fence but Labuschagne chases it from deep cover and makes a diving save.
17.1
1
Jack Prestwidge To Dilbar Hussain
Shortish around off, tapped to third man for a single.
Over 17 : 110/9
5 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 1 WD 16.3
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
D. Hussain
6 (6)
C. Hinchliffe
9 (14)
B. Laughlin
3-0-12-1
16.6
1
Ben Laughlin To Dilbar Hussain
Slower fuller ball around off, Hussain spots that and waits for it to arrive and then pushes it towards point. A run taken. 77 more needed in 18.
16.5
1
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Another fuller ball around middle, Hinchliffe flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
0
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Full and around off, pushed towards mid off.
16.3
2
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Another bouncer, this one is around off, Hinchliffe connects his pull this time and sends it towards deep mid-wicket. Before the fielder can get to the ball, a couple of runs taken.
16.3
wd
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
WIDE! A bouncer down the leg side. Hinchliffe looks to pull but misses. Wided by the umpire.
16.2
0
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Fuller and around off, Hinchliffe pushes it back to the bowler who does well to field on his own followthrough.
16.1
0
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Length ball around off, Hinchliffe guides it towards point.
Over 16 : 105/9
6 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
D. Hussain
5 (5)
C. Hinchliffe
6 (9)
J. Prestwidge
1-0-6-0
15.6
2
Jack Prestwidge To Dilbar Hussain
Just over mid on! A low full toss on middle, Dilbar looks to smack it over mid on but mistimes it. He though just about clears that fielder and gets a single.
15.5
0
Jack Prestwidge To Dilbar Hussain
Fuller and around off, Dilbar pushes it to covers.
15.4
1
Jack Prestwidge To Clint Hinchliffe
Shortish ball around off, punched off the back foot for a single to long off.
15.3
1
Jack Prestwidge To Dilbar Hussain
Length ball around off, it is a slower one. Hussain pushes it towards third man for a single.
15.3
wd
Jack Prestwidge To Dilbar Hussain
WIDE! Full ball down the leg side. Hussain looks to flick but misses.
15.2
1
Jack Prestwidge To Clint Hinchliffe
Full toss outside off, Hinchliffe strokes it to sweeper cover for a single. 100 up for the Stars.
15.1
0
Jack Prestwidge To Clint Hinchliffe
Shortish length ball around off, Hinchliffe stays on the back foot and taps it towards short third man.
Jack Prestwidge is into the attack.
Over 15 : 99/9
4 Runs
  • W 14.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
C. Hinchliffe
4 (6)
D. Hussain
2 (2)
B. Laughlin
2-0-7-1
14.6
1
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Goes for the pacy ball and it is a length one on middle, it is tucked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.5
0
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Another slower one outside off, it is pushed towards covers.
14.4
1
Ben Laughlin To Dilbar Hussain
Fuller and outside off, Dilbar pushes it towards point with the angled bat and takes a run.
14.3
1
Ben Laughlin To Clint Hinchliffe
Fuller and around off, it is worked to long on for a run.
14.2
1
Ben Laughlin To Dilbar Hussain
Another slower one on middle, Hussain tucks it towards mid-wicket and gets a run, his first in the BBL.
Dilbar Hussain is the last man in.
14.1
W
Ben Laughlin To Sandeep Lamichhane OUT!
OUT! Caught and Bowled! The horrible night for the Stars continue. It is a good change of pace from Laughlin. It sticks to the surface. Lamichhane is backing away to loft but ends up lobbing it straight up in the air. Laughlin settles himself under it and pouches it comfortably.
Full Commentary
17 OV
5 Runs
B. Laughlin to C. Hinchliffe D. Hussain
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 1 WD 16.3
  • 216.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
6 Runs
J. Prestwidge to C. Hinchliffe D. Hussain
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
15 OV
4 Runs
B. Laughlin to S. Lamichhane D. Hussain C. Hinchliffe
  • W 14.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
1 Runs
Ur Rahman to A. Zampa S. Lamichhane
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • W 13.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
10 Runs
M. Swepson to N. Larkin C. Hinchliffe A. Zampa
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 212.4
  • W 12.5
  • 1 WD 12.6
  • 112.6
12 OV
3 Runs
Ur Rahman to N. Larkin Nathan Coulter C. Hinchliffe
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
M. Swepson to N. Maddinson N. Larkin
  • 610.1
  • 010.2
  • W 10.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
3 Runs
B. Laughlin to N. Maddinson N. Larkin
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
4 Runs
M. Swepson to P. Handscomb G. Maxwell N. Larkin N. Maddinson
  • W 8.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • W 8.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
11 Runs
B. Cutting to P. Handscomb N. Larkin
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 67.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
10 Runs
M. Swepson to N. Larkin P. Handscomb
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 66.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
10 Runs
J. Pattinson to P. Handscomb N. Larkin
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 45.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
4 Runs
Ur Rahman to N. Larkin P. Handscomb
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 1 LB 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
1 Runs
J. Pattinson to M. Stoinis N. Larkin S. Gotch P. Handscomb
  • W 3.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • W 3.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
3 Runs
Ur Rahman to S. Gotch M. Stoinis
  • 1 WD 2.1
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
12 Runs
J. Pattinson to S. Gotch M. Stoinis
  • 01.1
  • 2 LB 1.2
  • 4 LB 1.3
  • 41.4
  • 2 WD 1.5
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
16 Runs
M. Renshaw to M. Stoinis
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 20.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 60.6
Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Brisbane Heat beat Melbourne Stars by 71 runs
  • Player of the Match AB de Villiers
  • Umpire Shawn Craig (AUS), Phillip Gillespie (AUS) and Claire Polosak (AUS)
  • Referee Bob Parry (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Brisbane Heat 186/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Brisbane Heat 150/4 in 17.4 overs
  • de Villiers T20 fifty: 51 runs in 28 balls (2x4) (4x6)
  • Brisbane Heat 102/3 in 14.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Brisbane Heat 93/3 in 13.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Brisbane Heat 53/1
  • Brisbane Heat 50/1 in 5.2 overs
  • Melbourne Stars 100/9 in 15.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Melbourne Stars 71/4 in 9.0 overs
  • Melbourne Stars 55/2 in 6.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Melbourne Stars 46/1
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