Twitter reactions: Marcus Stoinis and Dan Lawrence shine as Melbourne Stars beat Brisbane Heat to record first BBL win|14

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January 1 2025

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January 1 2025

The Gabba hosted an electrifying clash between Brisbane heat and Melbourne Stars in game 19 of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Both teams came into the competition with a lot to prove, aiming to gain momentum in the tournament. After Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bowl first, the match became a gripping battle of skill and strategy, ultimately ending in a five-wicket victory for the Stars.

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Max Bryant’s attack lifts Brisbane Heat to respectable total

Brisbane Heat struggled to establish dominance after losing the first few wickets. Opener Tom Banton (13 of 11) and Colin Munro (1 of 7) failed to provide a solid foundation, leaving the team under pressure. Nathan McSweeney (9 of 15) and Matt Renshaw (9 off 6) showed flashes of promise but could not sustain their innings. The Heat’s hitting highlight was Max BryantThe brilliant knock of 77 off 48 balls, which included four boundaries and six towering sixes. Bryant, briefly supported by Pablo Walter (21 off 18), helped take the Heat to a defendable total of 149/7 in 20 overs.

The Melbourne Stars bowlers were disciplined, with Usama Mir (17/1) and joel paris (1/20) keeping the execution speed under control. Marcos Steketee emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 2/42, while and LorenzoThe solitary over produced a crucial breakthrough at a cost of just six runs.

Marcus Stoinis and Dan Lawrence shine in Melbourne Stars’ chase

Chasing 150, Melbourne Stars started on a shaky note, losing Ben Duckett for a duck in the opening. Tom Fraser Rogers (6 of 7) and Samuel Harper (8 of 11) failed to generate momentum, leaving the Stars at 14/3. However, a winning partnership between Lawrence (64 of 38) and Marcos Stoinis (62 of 48) turned the game around. The duo displayed brilliant shot selection, with Lawrence smashing seven boundaries and two sixes, while Stoinis anchored the innings with 10 crisp fours.

Despite losing some late wickets, the Stars secured victory with 11 balls to spare, finishing at 153/5 in 18.1 overs. Brisbane Heat Xavier Bartlett was the standout bowler, taking 4/10 in his four overs, a performance that kept the contest alive until the penultimate over. Stoinis scored 62 and his pivotal role in stabilizing the chase earned him the Player of the Match award. His ability to absorb pressure and rotate hitting effectively made the difference in a close match.

This is how Twitter reacted:

Captain Stoinis leads from the front in Brisbane! 💪
His first half century of #BBL14 to go along with him @starsbbl first victory. #POTM pic.twitter.com/e9C2dumBov
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2025

Thank you post to Dan Lawrence 😍
64* from only 38.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/1wRCuuJ29u
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 1, 2025

Marcus Stoinis in Brisbane in T20:
Entries – 10
Races – 380
Average – 54.3
SR – 160
50s – 3#BBL #CricketTwitter
– Sahil Pednekar 🇮🇳 (@statsbysahil) January 1, 2025

Captain Marcus Stoinis scores 62, Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets pic.twitter.com/dy3N18jsYJ
-Mushraf Ali (@MushrafAli3593) January 1, 2025

Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets. What a performance Dan Lawrence 1/6 and 64*(38). Magnificent shot Marcus Stoinis 62(48)[Player of the Match]. What a spell Joel Paris 1/20 (4 Overs).@EstrellasBBL #BBL14 #BHvMS #HappyNewYear2025
– JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 1, 2025

62 OF 48 BALLS FOR MARCUS STOINIS. WHAT A HIT 🥶#BBL14 #lost #Don’t stop transmitting #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/rlepDl15qz
– Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 1, 2025