Brisbane Heat end 706-day drought in fastest WBBL chase with record powerplay
Brisbane chased Hobart's 86 in just 5.4 overs, winning by 10 wickets and setting a new WBBL powerplay record of 62 runs.
Reported by The Canberra TimesClaims checked against the source, 23 h ago.
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Brisbane's remarkable turnaround has made them genuine finals contenders while Hobart's defending champions are in crisis.
In Australia. The Heat's revival transforms Brisbane's WBBL prospects, while Hobart's collapse creates uncertainty about the defending champs.
Key facts
- 5.4 overs
- chase completed in
- 62 runs
- powerplay record
- 52 not out off 22 balls
- Harris score
- 706 days
- Brisbane's winless drought
- Brisbane chased down 86 runs in just 5.4 overs to beat Hobart by 10 wickets, the fastest successful run chase in WBBL history.
- Grace Harris smashed 52 not out off 22 balls, while Charli Knott scored 34 not out off 12.
- Brisbane set a new WBBL powerplay record, hitting 62 runs in the first four overs.
- After going winless for 706 days, the Heat have now won four matches in the past 10 days and moved to third on the ladder.
- The reigning champion Hurricanes, meanwhile, have fallen to 0-6 after the demolition at Bellerive Oval.
