• Brisbane Heat defeated Hobart Hurricanes by a solitary run in BBL|13.

  • Xavier Bartlett was named Player of the Match for his splendid bowling performance.

Twitter reactions: Colin Munro, Xavier Bartlett shine as Brisbane Heat pip Hobart Hurricanes in a thriller – BBL|13
Brisbane Heat beat Hobart Hurricanes in BBL13 (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a thrilling encounter at The Gabba, the Brisbane Heat clashed with the Hobart Hurricanes in the 29th match of the Big Bash League 2023-24. The contest went down to the wire where the Brisbane Heat eventually scripted a thrilling win by one run only.

Colin Munro shines with the bat

The Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. The Brisbane Heat posted a total of 132/7 in their 20 overs, with Colin Munro being the standout performer. Munro scored a crucial 56 runs off 47 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes. Despite his efforts, the Heat faced a tough bowling attack from the Hurricanes.

Nathan Ellis was the pick of the bowlers for Hobart, claiming 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 4 overs. Chris Jordan also made a significant impact with 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs.

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Xavier Bartlett takes Brisbane Heat over the finish line

In response, the Hobart Hurricanes found the going tough and could only manage 116/9 in their allotted 16 overs. Nikhil Chaudhary played a valiant innings, scoring 55 runs off 38 balls, but the Heat bowlers, led by Xavier Bartlett‘s impressive figures of 3 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs, kept the pressure on. Spencer Johnson and Paul Walter also contributed with 2 wickets each.

As the innings progressed, rain interrupted play, and the match was decided by the D/L method. Despite a spirited effort from the Hurricanes, the Brisbane Heat emerged victorious by 1 run, securing a crucial win in the tournament.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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