The Brisbane Heat triumphed over the Sydney Thunder in the sixth match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023 in a riveting clash at Manuka Oval on Tuesday (December 12). The game showcased a masterful display of teamwork, with Colin Munro‘s commanding batting and the bowlers’ relentless efforts leading the Brisbane-based side to a convincing victory.
Brisbane Heat’s batting
Asked to bat first, Brisbane Heat posted a total of 151/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Munro emerged as the top-scorer, exhibiting his prowess with a stellar knock of 46 runs off 33 balls. Supported by contributions from Josh Brown (14), Nathan McSweeney (29), and Sam Billings (23), the Heat managed to put up a competitive total despite Tanveer Sangha‘s impressive bowling performance. Sangha claimed three crucial wickets for just 21 runs in his four overs, offering some resistance to the Heat’s batting lineup.
Sydney Thunder’s struggle
In response, the Sydney Thunder faced an uphill battle to chase down the target. The Thunder batters found it challenging to tackle the disciplined bowling attack of Brisbane Heat. Cameron Bancroft (25) and Chris Green (30) made noteworthy contributions, but the Heat bowlers, led by Xavier Bartlett‘s outstanding figures of three wickets for 35 runs in 4 overs, kept the pressure on throughout the innings.
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Bowlers seal the deal for Brisbane Heat
Additionally, Matthew Kuhnemann and Mitchell Swepson also played their part by grabbing crucial wickets, eventually bowling out the Thunder for 131 runs in 19 overs. The collective effort of the bowling unit ensured that Sydney Thunder fell short by 20 runs, securing a thrilling victory for the Heat.
Swepson was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for picking the crucial wickets of Green and Daniel Sams.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
That’s a W 🔥#HEATWIN #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/oiG1T8NBAG
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) December 12, 2023
🔥 Another day, another ROAR! @manuz05 scores 46(33) hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes!#UnitedWeWin pic.twitter.com/ES6zIOQvzF
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) December 12, 2023
Colin Munro is a talented boy,
So u have a strong squad in the coming PSL… https://t.co/Ll2P12RcRd— Muhammad Ahmed (@ahmed1aua) December 12, 2023
Brilliant bowling from Mitchell Swepson. Those two quicker sliders have been very classy#BBL13
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) December 12, 2023
Brisbane Heat won by 20 runs 💪#BBL13 #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/U8TkYGqmr4
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 12, 2023
There it is!
The @HeatBBL get the job done in Canberra, defeating the Thunder by 20 runs 🔥 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/0mbKD9gR02
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 12, 2023
With all the games happening at @ManukaOval . How long until the Sydney Thunder finally move and get renamed? My proposal: The Canberra Collapses. @ThunderBBL
— Gavin Kommer (@gavin_kommer) December 12, 2023
Brisbane Heat won a HEATed game at the Manuka Oval..!!#BBL #BBL13 #HeatWin #BrisbaneHeat #SydneyThunder #HeatBBL #ThunderBBL pic.twitter.com/RFeppN8v12
— Knuckle Ball (@Knuckleball_ev) December 12, 2023
As I said Brisbane heats defended successfully
Swepson 4/0/26/2 🔥 #SYTvBRH #BBL13 #BrisbaneHeat #SydneyThunder #CricketTwitter https://t.co/kLhx0LkyGt
— Akhil (@natweetnaishtam) December 12, 2023
Peak Sydney Thunder tactics wait for all the batsmen to get out to take the power surge. Perfect opportunity to role the dice and take the surge at the start of the 14th with Davies on strike. Don’t and he gets out Tryna hit a six first ball…#bbl
— Elliot Heath (@Elliot_6h) December 12, 2023
