Twitter Reactions: Max Bryant raves about Brisbane Heat’s stunning win over Sydney Thunder in BBL 2024-25
In an exciting encounter at The Gabba, Brisbane Heat surpassed Sydney Thunder with five wickets in the 25th game Big Bash League 2024-25. Glittering typing Max Bryant and a disciplined bowling performance ensured a crucial win for the Heat as they successfully chased down the target of 174 with seven balls to spare.
David Warner shines amid Sydney Thunder’s struggles
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Brisbane Heat produced a commendable performance with the ball, restricting Sydney Thunder to 173/8 in their 20 overs. Spencer Johnson he was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/39 in his four overs. Michael Neser and Matthew Kuhnemann supported him well, picking up two wickets each. The Sydney Thunder innings was anchored by the skipper David Warner, who smashed 50 off 36 balls with seven boundaries. Despite small contributions from Daniel Christian (23 off 15) and Tom Andrews (13 off 6), the Thunder were unable to muster a more challenging total.
Max Bryant’s heroics sealed the deal
In response, Brisbane Heat got off to a shaky start, including early losses Colin Munro (23 of 25) i Nathan McSweeney (7 out of 9). However, Matt Renshaw steadied the ship with a composed 48 off 33 balls, which included four boundaries and two sixes. However, the star of the night was Bryant, who played a match-winning innings of 72 off just 35 balls. His knock, studded with seven fours and four sixes, turned the tide in Brisbane’s favour.
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Sydney Thunder bowlers struggled to contain Heat’s aggressive approach, s Wes Agar conceding a costly 61 runs in 3.5 overs. Lockie Ferguson he stood out with figures of 2/21 but his efforts were not enough to end Brisbane’s chase. Bryant’s sensational hitting earned him the man of the match award, a fitting tribute to his heroics under pressure.
Here’s how Twitter responded:
Max Bryant shoots the ball so well every time I watch him.
He was consistent enough to earn a place in the T20 Australia side 🔥pic.twitter.com/NjsFvesJWD
— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito) January 6, 2025
72 runs.
35 balls.
11 borders.Max Bryant just went BIG for Brisbane Heat! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/tNZbm3hUCV
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 6, 2025
Ripe innings with brilliant shots all round. Well played Max Bryant 💙pic.twitter.com/nR32ve2Y4M
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) January 6, 2025
The clearest scorer in this league
Max Bryant 👌❤🔥pic.twitter.com/rZMM9LZaTv— ✨ Sid ✨ (@imsid_vasu) January 6, 2025
Mass beating of raa
Max Bryant💥💥 pic.twitter.com/jcHVj5bfVL— sunny 𝕏🗿 (@itssunny4545) January 6, 2025
It’s about time Max Bryant made the Australian team… He’s been doing really well for the Heat for the last 3-4 years and is far better than Stoinis and David who just aren’t consistent enough
— Faaris (@Faaris_KW22) January 6, 2025
■ 72 runs
■ 35 balls
■ 11 bordersMax Bryant has come up big for the Brisbane Heat #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/oWHVETfONq
— M. (@IconicAussies) January 6, 2025
MAX BRYANT SMASHED 106 M SIX IN BBL. 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/iGUAuKwtV2
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 6, 2025
It’s been a while for Max Bryant, but the talent has always been there. I hope it’s the start of something big for him. I always thought he was an Aaron Finch clone.
— Wok (@Wokwokwok2222) January 6, 2025
Heat defeated Thunder in BBL 14.
Max Bryant scored 72 for 35. #bbl14 pic.twitter.com/nDl6AzSS10— Sajjad Hussain (@Turi10Sajjad) January 6, 2025
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