The Brisbane Heat took on the Melbourne Renegades in a thrilling match where Josh Brown stole the show with his spectacular whip shot to the leg side on the first ball of the 5th over. This shot brought the crowd to their feet and was the turning point in the match.
Batting first, the Melbourne Renegades made 162/5 in their first innings with Shaun Marsh leading the charge with 82 runs off 53 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. However, the Brisbane Heat were up to the task and chased down the target in 18.5 overs, thanks in large part to their captain, Usman Khawaja, who made 59 runs off 47 balls with 8 fours and 1 six.
But it was Josh Brown’s six that stood out as the highlight of the match. Brown, who was playing at 4 off 8 runs, stepped up to the plate and smacked the first ball of the 5th over from Will Sutherland for a magnificent six. This shot sent the crowd into a frenzy and sparked a fire in the Brisbane Heat’s batting lineup. Brown finished the match with 39 runs off 27 balls and played a crucial role in the Heat’s victory.
Here’s Josh Brown’s six:
THE WHIP!
Josh Brown held the pose, and didn't even think about running ? #BBL12 #BBLFinals pic.twitter.com/dtG7GYaAJI
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 29, 2023
Brown’s six was a testament to his skill as a batsman and his ability to take on the best bowlers in the league. He displayed a calm and composed demeanor at the crease, and his technique was flawless as he made contact with the ball and sent it soaring over the leg side boundary. This shot will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the best sixes of the season and a defining moment in the match.
In conclusion, the match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades was a nail-biting affair that kept the fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. However, it was Josh Brown’s six that will be remembered as the standout moment of the match. With this win Heat have set up a match with Sydney Sixers in the playoffs.
