Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes 2026 Match 35 Full Commentary

Riley Meredith to Michael Neser. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump backing away driving, to deep cover for 1 run.

Riley Meredith to Xavier Bartlett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Webster.

Rishad Hossain to Marnus Labuschagne. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Meredith.

Nathan Ellis to Jimmy Peirson. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by McDermott.

Chris Jordan to Jimmy Peirson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ward.

Nathan Ellis to Jimmy Peirson. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.

Zaman Khan to Rishad Hossain. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett. That's it, Brisbane Heat clinch victory in a thrilling last-over encounter. After losing both openers inside the powerplay, Beau Webster and Ben McDermott steadied the innings with a responsible and well-paced partnership, each bringing up a well-deserved half-century. Their knocks kept Hobart Hurricanes firmly in the contest. However, a late collapse proved costly, as the Hurricanes lost momentum at the crucial stage and ultimately fell short of the target. Brisbane Heat's disciplined bowling in the death overs made the difference, led by an outstanding spell from Xavier Bartlett, who finished with a three-wicket haul. Matt Kuhnemann provided excellent support, bowling economically and picking up two key wickets. A composed and clinical finish from Brisbane Heat seals a hard-fought win. Matthew Kuhnemann is adjudged as the Player of the Match.

Zaman Khan to Nathan Ellis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Wildermuth.

Xavier Bartlett to Nathan Ellis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

Xavier Bartlett to Nikhil Chaudhary. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.

Michael Neser to Nikhil Chaudhary. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, run save by Renshaw.

Michael Neser to Matthew Wade. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett.

Michael Neser to Nikhil Chaudhary. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett.

Matt Renshaw to Nikhil Chaudhary. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Neser.

Matt Renshaw to Matthew Wade. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett.

Matt Renshaw to Nikhil Chaudhary. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Neser.

Matt Renshaw to Matthew Wade. Off break length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bryant.

Matt Renshaw to Nikhil Chaudhary. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Neser.

Matthew Kuhnemann to Nikhil Chaudhary. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot glancing, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bryant.