STA vs HEA Live Cricket Score

2.3 OUT! TIMBER! Michael Neser finally gets his man! Michael Neser bowls this one on a length and at the stumps, the ball jags back in and Joe Clarke does not account for the swing. He goes for a mighty heave across the line and sees his woodwork disturbed. Joe Clarke did not look comfortable during his short stay at the crease and now makes his way back into the hut. 19/1

9.1 OUT! CAUGHT! Matt Renshaw gets a wicket on his very first delivery against the run of play and Thomas Rogers has to make the long walk back to the shed! Matt Renshaw decides to bowl from 'round the wicket and flights this one full, well outside the off stump. Thomas Rogers looks to thump the loose delivery through the off side but is unable to connect cleanly. The ball takes the outside edge of the bat and lobs up towards backward point. Josh Brown has the easiest of catches to take and he makes no mistake. Brisbane Heat have the thrid wicket just before the Drinks break and they will be thrilled about breaking this partnership. Melbourne Stars will have to rebuild once again. 62/3

4.3 OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Spencer Johnson bangs this one short and outside off from over the wicket, Hilton Cartwright hangs back and tries to pull this one on the leg side but he gets hurried as he tried to pull. Ends up lobbing it to Usman Khawaja at mid on who runs a few steps forward and does the rest. 29/2

15.1 OUT! CAUGHT! Michael Neser follows the batter and bowls this one back of a length, Beau Webster moves to the leg side and gets cramped for room as goes for a mighty heave, getting the elevation but not the distance. Holds out to Marnus Labuschagne at deep mid-wicket who settles under the high ball and does the rest. 110/4

20 OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Michael Neser gets his fourth wicket on the last delivery but he will be disappointed with this over as 14 runs have come from it despite the last two balls being dots! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Nick Larkin gets his front forward and looks to hoick this over the off side but only manages to get a faint edge to the keeper. Jimmy Peirson makes no mistake behind the wicket while taking the catch and Nick Larkin's enterprising inning comes to an end. He has however done an outstanding job to drag his team out of a mess and take them to a fighting total. 159/7

15.2 OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Michael Neser bowls this one back of a length at the batter, Nathan Coulter-Nile stays in the crease and tries to slog this one on the leg side. Ends up getting a top edge that goes over the keeper and Spencer Johnson runs to his left from short fine leg and completes the catch. Michael Neser has two in the over and he is on a hat-trick. 110/5

16.5 OUT! CAUGHT! James Bazley has the last laugh and James Seymour has to depart after a handy cameo! This is served full and outside the off stump. James Seymour shimmies down the wicket and has to reach for the ball as he looks to power this through the off side. Ends up slicing it high towards third man where Josh Brown comes running in from the deep and takes a comfortable catch. Melbourne Stars lose their sixth wicket and are just not able to get any momentum here. 127/6

1.2 OUT! CAUGHT! Liam Hatcher has drawn first blood and this is just the start Melbourne Stars wanted! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Josh Brown pushes at the ball with no leg movement and gets an outside edge towards first slip. Beau Webster makes no mistake grabbing hold of this one and Josh Brown has to make the walk back to the pavilion. We have a game on here! 14/1

3.1 OUT! CAUGHT! A massive wicket for Melbourne Stars as Usman Khawaja departs after playing an attacking cameo! Liam Hatcher bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. Usman Khawaja gets across the line of the stumps and looks to pull this into the leg side. He is in no position to play this shot and ends up top-edging the ball high towards short third man. Luke Wood circles under it and looks to see if the keeper is coming for the catch. In the end, he makes tough work of the catch as it goes away from him and he has to dive forward to hang on. Liam Hatcher has his second wicket now and is causing some damage here. 27/2

5.1 OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Clint Hinchliffe strikes straightaway! Clint Hinchliffe starts with a wrong 'un, full and outside off, away from the reach of the batter, Marnus Labuschagne gets down to sweep this one but gets a leading edge. It lobs over the bowler and Clint Hinchliffe runs backwards, puts in the dive and completes a good catch. Brisbane Heat lose their third wicket now. 42/3

8.1 OUT! STUMPED! Adam Zampa strikes off his first ball! Adam Zampa bowls this one short and around off, Sam Hain opts to get to the pitch of the delivery and advances down the track. The ball spins past his outside edge and Sain is in no man's land and Joe Clarke behind the wicket does the rest. Brisbane Heat slip further now. 59/4

15.2 OUT! CAUGHT! Slower and into the wicket outside off, Jimmy Peirson lets the ball come to him and pulls this one towards deep mid-wicket. Times this one well but does not have enough legs on it to clear the ropes. Ends up holding out to Clint Hinchliffe at deep mid-wicket who makes no mistake this time. 125/5

16.5 OUT! CAUGHT! Adam Zampa gets his man! Adam Zampa floats this one, full and at the stumps, James Bazley uses his feet to clear long off. Gets deceived in the flight of the delivery and gets it from the bottom part of the bat. Ends up holding out to Thomas Rogers at long off who runs forward and takes a good catch. Is there a late twist? 136/6

18.2 OUT! RUN OUT! Low full toss at the pads by Liam Hatcher, Michael Neser drives this one firmly and straight to mid on. Decides to challenge the fielder for a single, Beau Webster there collects it cleanly and hits at the striker's end. Michael Neser is nowhere in the frame and makes his way back to the hut. Brisbane Heat are now 7 down with still 12 needed to win. 148/7