Sent in to bat at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Heat opener Josh Brown struck 53 to propel his side to a competitive total of 166-8 from 20 overs which proved too much for the Sixers, who folded for 112 all out with 15 balls remaining.
Brisbane Heat speedster Spencer Johnson helped to lift his side to a alternate Big Bash League title on Wednesday, rising to the occasion and claiming a career-stylish 4- 26 against Sydney Sixers who were defeated by 54 runs in the season decider.
Transferred in to club at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Heat nature Josh Brown struck 53 to propel his side to a competitive aggregate of 166- 8 from 20 overs which proved too important for the Sixers, who folded for 112 all out with 15 balls remaining.
“I feel like we were the stylish platoon all time so I suppose we earn to have the order around our neck, ” said man- of- the- match Johnson.
“The Brisbane Heat have changed my life, it’s enough special. ”
Johnson and fellow paceman Michael Neser (1- 15) suppressed the Sixers ’ run- chase by counting for openers Jack Edwards (16) and Daniel Hughes (1) in the first powerplay.
On a slow pitch, lattices tumbled during the middle overs and the Heat madly celebrated the departure of home commander Moises Henriques, caught for 25 off the bowling of Paul Walter (1- 24).
Johnson concluded his spell with a caught and sailed to shoot Hayden Kerr on his way for six, before Xavier Bartlett (2- 12) sealed the palm with successive lattices in the 18th over.
Flying grandly after a blistering playoff- winning ton for the Heat against Adelaide Strikers, Brown survived two tough dropped catches in the deep as he hit three sixes in his fifty, eventually out lbw to retiring incentive Steve O’Keefe (1- 26).
Matt Renshaw (40 off 22 balls) and Max Bryant (29 off 19) combined for a half- century cooperation to boost the callers before attachment Sean Abbott (4- 32) helped close out the innings with a triadic- strike in the penultimate over.
“Another stupendous time, we just couldn’t get over the line tonight, ” said Sixers vice-captain Hughes.
The Heat, which outgunned the standings during the regular season, preliminarily won the BBL crown in 2013. Know More Latest Cricket News…
