BRISBANE: Pakistan fast bowler Zaman Khan delivered a nerveless final over to guide Brisbane Heat to a dramatic three-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash League (BBL) 15 on Wednesday.
The Hurricanes needed six runs to win from the final over, but Zaman held his composure and bowled a measured spell under intense pressure. The right-arm pacer started with a dot ball before conceding a single, immediately tightening the screws on the batting side.
The third and fourth deliveries were again dot balls, while Zaman struck on the fifth ball to claim a crucial wicket. He conceded only a single off the final delivery, with the over reading: dot, single, dot, dot, wicket, single.
Earlier, Brisbane Heat posted 160 for 8 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Nathan McSweeney top-scored with 49 off 32 balls, while Matt Renshaw contributed 37 off 25 deliveries.
For Hobart Hurricanes, Riley Meredith claimed three wickets, while Rishad Hossain and Nathan Ellis picked up two wickets each.
In reply, the Hurricanes fell three runs short, finishing on 157 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Ben McDermott led the chase with 59 off 36 balls, followed by Beau Webster, who scored 51 off 43 deliveries.
For the Heat, Xavier Bartlett took three wickets, Matthew Kuhnemann claimed two, while Zaman Khan, Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne chipped in with one wicket each.
