Big Bash League match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba suddenly worsened when a fire broke out in the stands during the 4th over of the Hurricanes' run chase. The fire erupted near the DJ area, with flames rapidly rising. A man nearby acted quickly, using a fire extinguisher and a cloth to control the flames.
The umpires halted the game, and spectators were evacuated from the affected area. The match resumed after a brief delay once the situation was under control.
Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Hobart Hurricanes managed an early breakthrough as Nathan McSweeney fell for just 1. However, Marnus Labuschagne anchored the innings with a stellar 77 runs off 44 balls.
Matt Renshaw contributed 40 off 25, while Tom Alsop added a vital 39 off 27 from the lower middle order. Brisbane Heat finished with a challenging total of 201/6. For the Hurricanes, Nathan Ellis was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets, while Marcus Bean and Mitchell Owen chipped in with one wicket each.
The Hobart Hurricanes triumphed over the Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets, clinching the victory on the last ball with a decisive six. Caleb Jewell played a remarkable innings, scoring 76 runs off 49 balls, with strong support from Nikhil Chaudhary, who contributed 39 runs off 27 balls.
Matthew Wade and Jake Doran finished the match unbeaten, scoring 15 and 8 runs, respectively. For the Brisbane Heat, Spencer Johnson was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets, while Mitchell Swepson and Xavier Bartlett each claimed one wicket.
