Shocking! A fire broke out at the Gabba, stopping the clash between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes BBL
The unique incident occurred during the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) 36th match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba when a fire broke out in the DJ booth on the third level of the ground.
The incident happened after four overs in the second innings of the match when Hobart Hurricanes were batting. Because of this, the match was delayed for a few minutes. A man was using a fire extinguisher and was seen trying to shut it off.
However, his efforts were not enough and he needed another fire extinguisher. The fans were immediately evacuated from the nearby stands. After serious efforts, the fire was finally brought under control.
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Watch: DJ Booth catches fire at the Gabba as play is halted in the BBL
There is a first time for every inscription, so here it is:
A fire near the DJ booth at the Gabba delayed play for a moment.
Hopefully the game should resume soon. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/69O2DpU16Q
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 16, 2025
While the fireman was trying to put out the fire, the players could be seen waiting for the game to resume. Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen were also on fire with the bat at the time. The Hurricanes were 47-0 in just four overs when the fire broke out.
While the fireman was trying to put out the fire, the players could be seen waiting for the game to resume. Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen were also on fire with the bat at the time. The Hobart Hurricanes were 47-0 in just four overs when the fire broke out.
Marnus Labuschagne shines for Brisbane Heat
Earlier in the day, the Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and took the field first. Home Brisbane Heat lost Nathan McSweeney early but captain Usman Khawaja gave them a fiery start at the top.
Khawaja scored 23 off just 9 balls with 3 fours and a six but was dismissed by Nathan Ellis. However, Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw built a strong partnership to put Brisbane Heat on top.
Both of them scored freely and recorded the result. Renshaw was dismissed for 40 off just 25 deliveries with 3 fours and 2 sixes, but Labuschagne continued. He was equally impressive against pace and spin bowling.
Labuschagne was finally caught by Nathan Ellis while bowling the last ball of the innings. He was dismissed for a brilliant 77 off 44 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Tom Alsop also played a crucial knock down the order to take Brisbane Heat to 201-6 in 20 overs.
The Hobart Hurricanes are off to a great start
The Hobart Hurricanes hit back with a great start. The starting pair of Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen gave their team a crushing start, and they didn’t mind a little delay in the game due to the fire.
Owen was more aggressive as he hit a 20-ball-40 with 1 four and 6 sixes. But he was dismissed by Brisbane Heat left-hander Spencer Johnson. Charlie Wakim made it to 3rd but was bowled by Mitchell Swepson for a duck.
Nikhil Chaudhary arrived next and built a good partnership with opener Caleb Jewell. Chaudhary and Jewell, however, were batting well and the Hobart Hurricanes were on their way to chasing down a daunting total. They needed 59 runs in the last six overs with eight wickets in hand.
