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The Gabba played host to an electrifying clash between them Brisbane Heat i Melbourne Stars in the 19th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Both teams came into the contest with a lot to prove, aiming to gain momentum in the tournament. After the Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bat first, the match turned into a thrilling battle of skill and strategy, eventually ending in a five-wicket victory for the Stars.
Max Bryant’s blitz takes Brisbane Heat to a respectable total
Brisbane Heat struggled to establish dominance after losing early wickets. opener Tom Banton (13 of 11) i Colin Munro (1 of 7) failed to provide a solid foundation, leaving the team under pressure. Nathan McSweeney (9 of 15) i Matt Renshaw (9 from 6) showed some promising strokes but could not sustain their innings. The highlight of the Heat’s batting was Max BryantThe brilliant knock of 77 off 48 balls, which included four boundaries and six towering sixes. Bryant, supported briefly by Paul Walter (21 off 18), helped propel the Heat to a defendable total of 149/7 in 20 overs.
The Melbourne Stars bowlers were disciplined, with Usama Mir (1/17) i Joel Paris (1/20) keeping the running speed under control. Mark Steketee emerged as the top taker with 2/42, while And Lawrence‘s solitary isolation gave him a crucial breakthrough at a cost of just six runs.
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Marcus Stoinis and Dan Lawrence burst into the chase for the Melbourne Stars
Chasing 150, Melbourne Stars started on a shaky note, losing Ben Duckett for a duck in the opening. Tom Fraser Rogers (6 of 7) i Sam Harper (8 of 11) couldn’t generate momentum, leaving the Stars at 14/3. However, a match-winning partnership between Lawrence (64 off 38) and Marcus Stoinis (62 off 48) turned the game around. The duo displayed a brilliant shot selection, with Lawrence smashing seven boundaries and two sixes, while Stoinis anchored the innings with 10 crisp fours.
Despite losing a few late wickets, the Stars cruised to victory with 11 balls to spare, finishing with 153/5 in 18.1 overs. Brisbane Heat’s Xavier Bartlett he was the outstanding bowler, taking 4/10 in his four overs, a performance that kept the contest alive until the penultimate over. Stoinis’ composed 62 and his pivotal role in stabilizing the chase earned him the Player of the Match award. His ability to absorb pressure and rotate the strike effectively made the difference in a hard-fought encounter.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Skipper Stoinis leads from the front in Brisbane! 💪
His first half century of #BBL14 to go along with it @starsbbl first win #POTM pic.twitter.com/e9C2dumBov
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2025
Thank you post to Dan Lawrence 😍
64* from just 38.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/1wRCuuJ29u
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 1, 2025
Marcus Stoinis in Brisbane in T20s:
Tickets – 10
Races – 380
Average – 54.3
SR-160
1950s – 3#BBL #CricketTwitter— Sahil Pednekar 🇮🇳 (@statsbysahil) January 1, 2025
Skipper Marcus Stoinis scores 62, Melbourne Stars win by 5 wickets pic.twitter.com/dy3N18jsYJ
— Mushraf Ali (@MushrafAli3593) January 1, 2025
Melbourne Stars won by 5 Wickets. What a performance Dan Lawrence 1/6 and 64* (38). Superb Knock Marcus Stoinis 62(48)(Man of the Match). What a spell Joel Paris 1/20 (4 Overs).@StarsBBL #BBL14 #BHvMS #HappyNewYear2025
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 1, 2025
62 OFF 48 BALLS BY MARCUS STOINIS. WHAT A TOUCH 🥶#BBL14 #not found #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/rlepDl15qz
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 1, 2025
Stoinis. Marcus Stoinis.
— ROC Photography 📷 (@ROCPhotography) January 1, 2025
Marcus Stoini is great so far
— Vas Tsouvalas (@TsouvalasAFC) January 1, 2025
Too good Dan Lawrence!
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) January 1, 2025
Not the start to 2025 we were hoping for in front of a passionate Gabba crowd.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/AsJytqzsYy
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) January 1, 2025
