BBL 2024-25: Xavier Bartlett picks 3/25 against Melbourne Stars
In the Big Bash League 2024-25, Melbourne Stars posted 162/6 in their 20 overs. Xavier Bartlett bowled 4 overs, conceding 25 runs and taking 3 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 6.25. In response, Brisbane Heat were 78/1 in 9.3 overs, needing 85 runs from 63 balls. Jack Wood (27) and Jimmy Peirson (29*) are at the crease.
The BBL 2024-25 season has just got one of the best bowling performances as Xavier Bartlett delivered a standout performance for Brisbane Heat in their match against Melbourne Stars. Bartlett played a crucial role in restricting the Stars’ batting, taking 3 wickets for just 25 runs in his 4 overs. His outstanding effort helped the Heat contain the Stars to 162/6 in their 20 overs. Bartlett’s economy rate of 6.25, along with a key breakthrough at a critical moment, highlighted his importance in the Heat’s bowling attack.
Other notable contributions with the ball came from Mitchell Swepson, who took 1 wicket for 15 runs in 4 overs, and Tom Whitney, who added 1 wicket to the tally. Despite a late flurry of runs from Beau Webster (28) and Hamish McKenzie (7), the Stars were restricted to a challenging total.
In response, Brisbane Heat started their chase of 163 runs strongly with Jack Wood and Jimmy Peirson, scoring 78/1 after 9.3 overs. Wood contributed 27 runs off 21 balls before falling to McKenzie. With 85 runs required from 63 balls, the Heat are currently in a commanding position, with a win probability of 88.5%.
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