BH vs ST

Well, that was a one-sided fixture, but there was still plenty of entertainment. The action will end here as our live coverage comes to a close. But be sure to switch tabs and tune in to the ongoing BBL fixture, currently taking place between Melbourne Stars and the Renegades. This is Datrim Ray signing off on behalf of Shahan and Dwijesh. Cheers!

Usman Khawaja (Player of the Match): "I just love batting! It's a packed-out crowd, and I love the atmosphere. I missed the Test match here, but at least I get to play in front of the Heat fans, so I'm really happy! I was just batting, got a couple away early and got a feel for it. Big game coming up next, we'll try to win that. I can't wait, it will be a lot of fun. (on Michael Neser's return next week) I'll be dragging him by the collar."

6:10 PM Local Time (1:40 PM IST): Brisbane Heat have won by 7 wickets

Usman Khawaja - 78 (48) | Matt Renshaw 2/29
David Warner - 82 (56) | Chris Green 1/28

A DOMINATING WIN BY THE BRISBANE HEAT! They win by 7 wickets! The Sydney Thunder have been completely outplayed in all departments. Khawaja and Renshaw proved too good for the Thunder. Wildermuth (35 off 15) got the run chase underway with a flurry of boundaries early doors. The Heat scored briskly throughout the powerplay without sustaining major blows, giving the Thunder bowlers very little chance of creating an early impact. The Thunder bowlers were put under the pump and were left clueless against the blazing onslaught from Wildermuth.

But Sams did manage to dent the Heat somewhat in the final moments of the powerplay. Wildermuth perished while trying to up the ante, and the Heat nearly lost McSweeney the very next ball, but thankfully he survived that scare. But courtesy of a blazing start from the Heat openers, the platform was set. McSweeney and Khawaja took their time to settle into their stride and merely knocked the ball around to keep the score ticking. As time went on, Khawaja grew in confidence. He began flexing his muscles and played with freedom, eventually putting on a well-structured knock of 78 (48).

He joined hands with Renshaw (42 off 26) and took the game away from the Thunder. Renshaw had a successful outing today. He was amongst the wickets earlier in the day and also went on to play a pivotal role with the bat. He certainly got a move on with the bat, adding 42 off 26, while forming a robust 93-run stand with Khawaja for the third wicket. The duo went from strength to strength and got the required run rate to a manageable run-a-ball. From there on, it was merely a walk in the park for the Heat. Both Renshaw and Khawaja teed off unfazed and gunned down the target quite comfortably with 7 wickets and 22 balls to spare.

Time for the post-match presentation updates. We will have the POTM in conversation very shortly! Stick around with us!

16.2 Daniel Sams to Max Bryant, SIX! Bryant finishes off in style! The Heat win by seven wickets at the Gabba! It was a short ball bowled on middle and leg, Bryant pulls it emphatically over long-leg to put the game to rest!

16.1 Daniel Sams to Matt Renshaw, a full-toss bowled on middle and leg, Renshaw misses out on the heave as he wears one on the pads and ends up scampering through for a single. Sams decides to review this one as the Thunder take a desperate DRS review! It seemed to be sliding down leg on first glance and looks to be high as well. Missing the wickets as seen on ball tracking and the decision stands!

15.6 Wes Agar to Usman Khawaja, WICKET! ANTI-CLIMATIC! It was a length ball bowled on off-stump, possibly a slower one, Khawaja is squared up as he manages to get a thick outside edge to the cover fielder Willey, who makes no mistake! End of a fine knock from Khawaja!

15.4 Wes Agar to Matt Renshaw, a back of a length delivery bowled a touch straighter this time, Renshaw can only drag this to the fielder at mid-on for no runs

15.3 Wes Agar to Usman Khawaja, a back of a length delivery bowled on middle and off, Khawaja pulls it along the ground to backward square leg for a single

Not much the Thunder can do from here. It's been a dominating performance from the Heat so far. Khawaja and Renshaw have gone too hard at the bowlers. 

14.6 Tanveer Sangha to Matt Renshaw, slightly shorter this time from Sangha as Renshaw cuts it yet again to backward point for a couple of runs