Zaman Khan seals Brisbane Heat thriller with nerveless final over against Hobart Hurricanes
Cricket
Zaman Khan’s brilliant final over guides Brisbane Heat to a thrilling three-run BBL 15 victory over Hobart Hurricanes, restricting them to 157-8 in the last over.
(Web Desk) - Brisbane Heat fast bowler Zaman Khan delivered a flawless final over to secure a thrilling three-run victory over the Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League (BBL) 15 on Wednesday.
Chasing 161, the Hurricanes needed six runs from the last over, but Zaman held his nerve under immense pressure. The right-arm pacer bowled a measured over, conceding just one run and taking a crucial wicket, finishing the over with figures: dot, single, dot, dot, wicket, single.
Earlier, Brisbane Heat posted 160-8 in their 20 overs after being sent in to bat. Nathan McSweeney top-scored with 49 off 32 balls, while Matt Renshaw added 37 from 25 deliveries. For the Hurricanes, Riley Meredith claimed three wickets, and Rishad Hossain and Nathan Ellis took two wickets each. With just six runs needed off the last over...
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In response, the Hurricanes managed 157-8 in their 20 overs. Ben McDermott scored 59 off 36 balls, and Beau Webster made 51 off 43 deliveries. For Brisbane, Xavier Bartlett took three wickets, Matthew Kuhnemann two, and Zaman Khan, Michael Neser, and Marnus Labuschagne contributed one wicket each.
Zaman’s composed performance in the final over proved decisive, denying the Hurricanes a last-over comeback and handing the Heat a memorable win.
