Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat Score, Match 20 of Big Bash League 2025-26

FOUR! Haris Rauf to Max Bryant. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Here come the winning runs off Max Bryant's bat as the Brisbane Heat clinch a thrilling victory to move to the top of the points table. The openers failed to provide a strong start, but Nathan McSweeney and Matt Renshaw steadied the innings and rebuilt positively. However, the Power Surge proved costly for the Heat, as they lost two wickets and their momentum slowed. Mitchell Swepson then added further damage by removing Renshaw, and at one stage the game appeared to be firmly in the Stars' favour. But the script flipped dramatically. Xavier Bartlett played a stunning supporting role, while Max Bryant produced a sensational, match-winning knock to take the Heat home in a memorable finish, and was awarded the Player of the Match.

SIX! Haris Rauf to Max Bryant. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Haris Rauf to Max Bryant. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Stoinis, mis-fielded by Harper.

Haris Rauf to Xavier Bartlett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

Tom Curran to Max Bryant. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Cartwright.

SIX! Tom Curran to Max Bryant. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control over deep backward point for 6 runs.

Tom Curran to Xavier Bartlett. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Macdonald.

Tom Curran to Xavier Bartlett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long off for 2 runs, run save by Maxwell.

FOUR! Tom Curran to Xavier Bartlett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

Tom Curran to Xavier Bartlett. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Cartwright.

Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.

FREE HIT. SIX! Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

No ball Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to long on and it was a no ball.

FOUR! Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Leg cutter short, wide outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.

Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Swepson.

Peter Siddle to Max Bryant. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Harper.

Mitchell Swepson to Max Bryant. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Curran.

Wide Mitchell Swepson to Max Bryant. Leg spinner half volley, wide down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Harper.

Wide Mitchell Swepson to Max Bryant. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Harper.

Mitchell Swepson to Xavier Bartlett. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, hit pad to short leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Harper.

FOUR! Mitchell Swepson to Xavier Bartlett. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

SIX! Mitchell Swepson to Xavier Bartlett. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Mitchell Swepson to Max Bryant. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cartwright.

Wide Mitchell Swepson to Max Bryant. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Harper.

Mitchell Swepson to Max Bryant. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Harper.

Haris Rauf to Max Bryant. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to point for 1 run, fielded by Kellaway.

Haris Rauf to Xavier Bartlett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

Wide Haris Rauf to Xavier Bartlett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Harper.

OUT! Caught. Haris Rauf to Jimmy Peirson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Curran. The Heat's chances are gradually diminishing.