The 51th match of the BBL 2021/22 between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat rolled on the field yesterday. Continue reading to grasp the exciting moments of the game.
BBL 2021/22 – Match 51 (Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat)
In the 51st match of BBL 2021/22, Melbourne Stars have picked up a huge victory of 8 wickets with 37 balls in hand against Brisbane Heat with the help of Glenn Maxwell’s all-around performance at MCG in Melbourne. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the Heat lost 6 wickets in 20 overs and scored 149 runs.
Ben Duckett scored the highest 51 runs off 42 balls for the Heat. Besides, Captain Chris Lynn scored 28, and Nathan McSweeney scored 20 runs. Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa took the maximum number of two wickets each for the Stars. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Ahmed Daniyal also took one wicket each.
Chasing an easy target of 150 runs, the Stars reached the victory port by losing 2 wickets in 13.5 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Joe Clarke played the most devastating innings of 62 off 36 balls, smashing 9 fours and 1 six for the team. Maxwell scored 37 off 30 balls, and Marcus Stoinis played a stormy inning of 29 off 10 balls, remaining unbeaten. James Bazley and Mark Steketee took 1 wicket each for the Heat.
The Melbourne Stars have moved up to sixth place in the points standings after winning this match. The defeat, on the other side, has dropped Brisbane Heat to seventh place in the points rankings.
Scoreboard
Brisbane Heat – 149/6 (20.0)
Melbourne Stars – 150/2 (13.5)
Result – Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets
Player of the match – Glenn Maxwell
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