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A unique incident occurred during the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) 36th match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba when a fire broke out in the DJ Booth on the third level of the ground.
The incident happened after four overs in the second innings of the match when the Hobart Hurricanes were batting. As a result, the play was delayed for a few minutes. A man used the fire extinguisher and was seen trying to turn it off.
However, his effort was not enough and another fire extinguisher was needed. Fans were immediately evacuated from nearby stands. After a great effort, the fire was finally brought under control.
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Watch: DJ Booth fires up at the Gabba as play grinds to a halt in BBL
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A fire near the DJ booth at the Gabba has momentarily delayed the game.
Hopefully the game will resume soon. #BBL14 pic.twitteR.corm/69O2dpu16Q
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) JanuaRy 16, 2025
As the fireman tried to put out the fire, the players were seen waiting for the game to continue. At the time, Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen were also on fire with the bat. The Hurricanes were 47-0 in just four overs when the fire broke out.
As the fireman tried to put out the fire, the players were seen waiting for the game to continue. At the time, Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen were also on fire with the bat. The Hobart Hurricanes were 47-0 in just four overs when the fire broke out.
Marnus Labuschagne shines for Brisbane Heat
Earlier in the day, the Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and chose to field first. Home team Brisbane Heat lost Nathan McSweeney early but skipper Usman Khawaja gave them a fiery start from the top.
Khawaja scored 23 off just 9 balls with 3 fours and a six but was dismissed by Nathan Ellis. However, Marnus Labuschagne i Matt Renshaw built a strong partnership and put Brisbane Heat on top.
Both scored runs freely and kept the scoreboard going. Renshaw was dismissed for 40 from just 25 deliveries with 3 fours and 2 sixes, but Labuschagne continued. He was equally impressive against both pace and bowling.
Labuschagne was finally caught by Nathan Ellis off his own bowling on the last ball of the innings. He was dismissed for a brilliant 77 off 44 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Tom Alsop also made a key knock to take Brisbane Heat to 201-6 in 20 overs.
Hobart Hurricanes begin to fly
The Hobart Hurricanes got off to a good start in reply. The opening pair of Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen gave their team a devastating start and were not even bothered by the slight delay in play due to the fire.
Owen was more aggressive as he hit a 20-ball-40 with 1 four and 6 sixes. But he was dismissed by the Brisbane Heat left-arm spinner Spencer Johnson. Charlie Wakim reached No.3 but leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson stumped him for a duck.
Nikhil Chaudhary came next and put up a good partnership with opener Caleb Jewell. Chaudhary and Jewell but batting well and the Hobart Hurricanes were on the verge of chasing down a daunting score. They needed 59 runs in the last six overs with eight wickets in hand.
