In an exciting confrontation at the Gabba, Brisbane Heat I excelled Sydney Thunder With five wickets in the 25th match of Big Bash League 2024-25. Brilliant hit Max Bryant A disciplined bowling performance ensured a decisive victory for the Heat as they chased down the target of 174 by seven balls.
David Warner shines amid Sydney Thunder's struggles
After winning the toss and selecting the ball, Brisbane Heat put up a commendable performance with the ball, restricting Sydney Thunder to 173/8 in their 20 overs. Spencer Johnson He was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/39 in four overs. Michael Nasr and Matthew Conman He backed him up well, as they both picked up two wickets each. Sydney Thunder's innings was pinned by the skipper david warner, Who smashed 50 off 36 balls with seven boundaries. Despite small contributions from Daniel Christian (23 from 15) and Tom Andrews (13 from 6), the Thunder failed to post a more challenging total.
Max Bryant's heroics seal the deal
In response, Brisbane Heat got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets, including Colin Munro (23 of 25) and Nathan McSweeney (7 of 9). but, Matt Renshaw She steadied the ship with 48 off 33 balls, which included four boundaries and two sixes. But the star of the evening was Bryant, who played 72 successful innings off just 35 balls. His knock studded with seven fours and four sixes turned the tide in Brisbane's favour.
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The Sydney Thunder players struggled to contain the Heat's aggressive approach Wes Agar Conceding a costly 61 points in 3.5 overs. Luke Ferguson He emerged with figures of 21/2, but his efforts were not enough to derail Brisbane's chase. Bryant's sensational hitting earned him the MVP award, a fitting recognition for his heroics under pressure.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Max Bryant is a clean hitter every time I watch him.
He has been consistent enough to deserve a place in the Australian T20 squad 🔥pic.twitter.com/NjsFvesJWD
— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito) January 6, 2025
72 runs.
35 balls.
11 limits.Max Bryant has been a hit for the Brisbane Heat! #bubble14 pic.twitter.com/tNZbm3hUCV
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 6, 2025
A mature innings with great shots all around. Well played Max Bryant 💙pic.twitter.com/nR32ve2Y4M
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) January 6, 2025
Cleanest hitter in this league
Max Bryant 👌❤🔥pic.twitter.com/rZMM9LZaTv— ✨ Sayed ✨ (@imsid_vasu) January 6, 2025
Mass multiplication Ra
Max Bryant 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/jcHVj5bfVL– Sunny 𝕏🗿 (@itssunny4545) January 6, 2025
It's time for Max Bryant to get involved in the Australian team… he has performed really well for the Heat over the last 3-4 years and is much better than Stoinis and David who have not been consistent enough
– Faris (@Faaris_KW22) January 6, 2025
■ 72 runs
■ 35 balls
■ 11 boundariesMax Bryant has had great success with the Brisbane Heat #bubble14 pic.twitter.com/oWHVETfONq
— M. (@IconicAussies) January 6, 2025
Max Bryant smashed a 106m six in the BBL. 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/iGUAUuKwtV2
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 6, 2025
It's been a long time coming for Max Bryant, but the talent has always been there. Hopefully it's the start of something big for him. I always thought he was a clone of Aaron Finch.
– Wok (@Wokwokwok2222) January 6, 2025
The Heat have beaten the Thunder in BBL 14.
Max Bryant scored 72 for 35. #bbl14 pic.twitter.com/nDl6AzSS10– Sajjad Hussein (@Turi10Sajjad) January 6, 2025