Melbourne Stars
Match Complete
Brisbane Heat
| 115 all out Brisbane Heat win by 71 runs |
| 1/10 (1.4) | *Prestwidge | O: 17.4 | ||
| 1/12 (3.0) | Laughlin | RR:5.80 | Hussain | 7 (8) |
| c. Laughlin b. Prestwidge |  | 17.4 10/115 |  | Hinchliffe 12(16) |
| c+b. Laughlin | | 14.1 9/95 | | Lamichhane 1(3) |
| st. de Villiers b. Ur Rahman | | 13.4 8/94 | | Zampa 1(5) |
| b. Swepson | | 12.5 7/92 | | Larkin 22(22) |
| c. de Villiers b. Ur Rahman | | 11.3 6/82 | | Coulter-Nile 0(1) |
| c. Renshaw b. Swepson | | 10.3 5/80 | | Maddinson 9(10) |
| b. Swepson | | 8.4 4/70 | | Maxwell 1(2) |
| run out (Ur Rahman) | | 8.1 3/68 | | Handscomb 27(18) |
| b. Pattinson | | 3.5 2/32 | | Gotch 5(10) |
| c. Laughlin b. Pattinson | | 3.1 1/31 | | Stoinis 17(11) |
| First Innings: Brisbane Heat | 5/186 | RR: 7.97 | O: 20.0 |
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| First Innings: Brisbane Heat | 5/186 | RR: 7.97 | O: 20.0 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S.D. Heazlett b. Zampa | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 257.14 |
B.C.J. Cutting c. Maddinson b. Zampa | 22 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 |
C.A. Lynn* c. Larkin b. Lamichhane | 34 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 109.68 |
A.B. de Villiers+ c. Maddinson b. Hussain | 71 | 37 | 2 | 6 | 191.89 |
M.T. Renshaw st. Gotch b. Zampa | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
M. Labuschagne not out | 24 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 184.62 |
J.A. Prestwidge | |||||
J.L. Pattinson | |||||
M.J. Swepson | |||||
B. Laughlin | |||||
M. Ur Rahman | |||||
Extras (b 0, lb 4, w 3, nb 0) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 186 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Hussain | 4.0 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 14.00 |
| A. Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 |
| N.M. Coulter-Nile | 3.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 |
| G.J. Maxwell | 3.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
| S. Lamichhane | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| C.D. Hinchliffe | 2.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| First Innings: Melbourne Stars | 115 all out | RR: 5.80 | O: 17.4 |
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| Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.P. Stoinis c. Laughlin b. Pattinson | 17 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 154.55 |
S.E. Gotch+ b. Pattinson | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
N.C.R. Larkin b. Swepson | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
P.S.P. Handscomb run out (Ur Rahman) | 27 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 150.00 |
G.J. Maxwell* b. Swepson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
N.J. Maddinson c. Renshaw b. Swepson | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 90.00 |
N.M. Coulter-Nile c. de Villiers b. Ur Rahman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
C.D. Hinchliffe c. Laughlin b. Prestwidge | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
A. Zampa st. de Villiers b. Ur Rahman | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
S. Lamichhane c+b. Laughlin | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
D. Hussain not out | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.50 |
Extras (b 0, lb 7, w 6, nb 0) | 13 | ||||
| Total | 115 | ||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Ec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.T. Renshaw | 1.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
| J.L. Pattinson | 3.0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.67 |
| M. Ur Rahman | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 |
| M.J. Swepson | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.75 |
| B.C.J. Cutting | 1.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
| B. Laughlin | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4.00 |
| J.A. Prestwidge | 1.4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 6.00 |
Eager to sneak their way into finals, the Brisbane Heat need to win when they face the Melbourne Stars at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday evening. Join The Roar for all the action, with live scores and a blog of the match from 7:10pm (AEDT).
The Stars’ winning streak was broken by the Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday evening, with Melbourne falling 11 runs short despite Peter Handscomb’s 65 not-out.
Clint Hinchliffe took three wickets to help keep Adelaide to a par total of 162, however, the Stars lost too many wickets in the chase to accelerate for victory.
Brisbane suffered their third straight loss on Thursday when the Sydney Sixers beat them by eight wickets at the Gabba.
Pace bowler James Pattinson top scored with 27 runs as the Heat put 126 on the board, a total which was chased down inside 16 overs largely by openers Josh Philippe and James Vince.
Melbourne’s latest signing from Pakistan, approved by the W/BBL Technical Committee on Friday, Dilbar Hussain will make his debut in green on Saturday night.
The fast bowler will be joined by Nathan Coulter-Nile in the squad.
Hilton Cartwright will miss the match with a broken hand, while Lance Morris has been omitted.
The Heat have made one change for the trip to Melbourne as Jack Prestwidge replaces Joe Burns in the 13-man squad.
In the opening week of the season, Melbourne defended 167 runs at Metricon Stadium to beat Brisbane by 22 runs.
Glenn Maxwell made half the runs off his own bat, partnering with four batsmen for short cameos to reach the par total. While Tom Banton made 64 and Matt Renshaw 39, the spin Stars spin bowling made life difficult in the chase.
In the return game at the MCG, will Brisbane collapse again or can they keep their finals hopes alive?
Prediction
Brisbane must win at least one match in Melbourne this weekend to stay in contention, though two wins will put them in a friendlier position in the final standings.
The Stars will be wary, not wanting to lose the momentum they’ve had all season, and while top spot is secured, Melbourne should go after an 11th win for the season when they face Brisbane this evening.
Melbourne Stars to win.
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Game information
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
First ball: 7:10pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Cricket
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Betting: Melbourne Stars $1.74, Brisbane Heat $2.10
Last time: Stars by 22 runs
Melbourne Stars squad
Glenn Maxwell (c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Peter Handscomb, Clint Hinchliffe, Dilbar Hussain, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa
Brisbane Heat squad
Chris Lynn (c), Ben Cutting, Sam Heazlett, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Ben Laughlin, James Pattinson, James Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitch Swepson, AB de Villiers, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Thanks for joining me this evening. The Roar will have coverage of tomorrow's double header, with action getting underway at Sydney Showground Stadium at 2:45pm. Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers is up first, before the Adelaide Strikers host the Hobart Hurricanes at the Adelaide Oval from 7:10pm AEDT.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Brisbane Heat win by 71 runs A great victory for the travelling side. They put 186 runs on the board, thanks to an impressive innings by AB de Villiers (71 from 37). Lynn had a 34 run cameo in the middle, while Labuschagne finished strong with 24 runs from 13 balls. Adam Zampa picked up 3 wickets. While Melbourne Stars started quickly with the bat, early breakthroughs by Pattinson and Swepson stalled the chase. Larkin (22 from 22) and Handscomb (27 from 18) stood up in the middle briefly, however, the Stars collapsed. Losing seven wickets for 45 runs, Melbourne looked a little slow, while Brisbane were fairly switched on in the field and fighting for the win. The Melbourne Stars now have a break until finals next weekend. Brisbane Heat play again on Monday against the Melbourne Renegades at Marvel Stadium. de Villiers was named player of the match for his effort with the bat and role behind stumps for the Heat this evening. Heat 5/186 Stars 115
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
WICKET! Prestwidge gets in on the action with a wicket! Hinchliffe strikes one and Laughlin takes a good catch, pedalling back and left from mid on. Hinchliffe 12 (16) c Laughlin, b Prestwidge Stars 115 Over 17.4 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Prestwidge to Hinchliffe, Labuschagne chases it down... they'll check it. What great commitment from Labuschagne, draws that ball back in and stops an extra run. Stars 9/114 Over 17.2 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Prestwidge gets a second over. Stars 9/111 Over 17.1 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Three overs to go, 77 runs required by the Stars. Heat need one final wicket. Stars 9/110 Over 17 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Laughlin to Hussain, angled toward point for a single. Stars 9/110 Over 17 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Quick two run, Hinchliffe pulled to deep midwicket. Stars 9/108 Over 16.3 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Laughlin to Hinchliffe, wide called against the bowler - was a little high and wide. Stars 9/106 Over 16.3 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Laughlin on for his third over. Hinchliffe plays down from the crease, no run. Stars 9/105 Over 16.1 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Prestwidge to Hussain, wide of off stump, struck up and over, falls safe between three players. Two run while the ball is returned. Stars 9/105 Over 16 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Down leg side for a wide. Stars 9/101 Over 15.2 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
100 runs up for the Stars with a single slashed to point by Hinchliffe. Stars 9/100 Over 15.2 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Young Prestwidge on for a bowl. Hinchliffe plays him down and into the wicket. Stars 9/99 Over 15.1 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Four runs and a wicket in Laughlin's over. Stars 9/99 Over 15 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Laughlin to Hinchliffe, one for him. Stars 9/97 Over 14.3 Target 187
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Laughlin to Hussain, the pace bowling international debutant, he takes a single off the first delivery, pushing to mid on. Stars 9/96 Over 14.2 Target 187
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Gee, I was hoping that Labuschagne got the chance to bowl to Lamichhane...