<p>Spencer Johnson ran riot in the Big Bash League (BBL) final on Wednesday (Jan 24) as Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Sixers by 54 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Johnson, having scalped four wickets in the final was named Player of the Match while the Heats clinched their second title in the BBL history. They had previously won the title in 2012-13, which saw them end their 11-year drought to win the BBL title. The defeat also meant that Sydney Sixers failed to win the title for the third time in four seasons.</p>

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<p>Asked to chase 167 to win their fourth title, the Sixers lost wickets at regular intervals and were never in the contest. They lost Daniel Hughes (1) in the first over of the chase that followed with Jack Edwards (16) and Josh Philippe (23) wickets in quick succession. With wickets falling at regular intervals Sixers were 85/7 at their home ground of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) which saw them curtailed to another poor defeat in the competition.</p>

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<p>Captain Moises Henriques was the top scorer with 25 runs from 27 deliveries while Sean Abbott scored 16 before the Sixers were bowled out for 117. Interestingly they were bowled out in 17.3 overs which saw Heat win with 15 balls to spare to win their second BBL title. Mitchell Swepson and Xavier Bartlett both ended with two wickets each while Michael Neser and Paul Walter had one each.</p>

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<p>Earlier, asked to bat first Brisbane scored 166/8 in their 20 overs with Josh Brown (53) and Matthew Renshaw (40) being the stars with the bat. They were given a helping hand with the bat by Max Bryant (29) and Nathan McSweeney (33) which their side to the average total at the SCG.</p>

<p>Sean Abbott was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 32/4 in his four overs while Steve OKeefe and Ben Dwarshuis ended with one wicket each.</p>

<p>Interestingly, Barring Josh Brown, Brisbane Heat didn’t have a single batter in the top 15 run getters. However, they finish with the top two wicket-takers in the competition, and Paul Walter hasn’t been too far behind too.</p>


Spencer Johnson ran riot in the Big Bash League (BBL) final on Wednesday (Jan 24) as Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Sixers by 54 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Spencer Johnson ran riot in the Big Bash League (BBL) final on Wednesday (Jan 24) as Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Sixers by 54 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Johnson, having scalped four wickets in the final was named Player of the Match while the Heats clinched their second title in the BBL history. They had previously won the title in 2012-13, which saw them end their 11-year drought to win the BBL title. The defeat also meant that Sydney Sixers failed to win the title for the third time in four seasons. They brought the HEAT 🏆 Brisbane are #BBL13 champions! pic.twitter.com/QDrTMY01w8 — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 24, 2024 × Johnson runs riot Asked to chase 167 to win their fourth title, the Sixers lost wickets at regular intervals and were never in the contest. They lost Daniel Hughes (1) in the first over of the chase that followed with Jack Edwards (16) and Josh Philippe (23) wickets in quick succession. With wickets falling at regular intervals Sixers were 85/7 at their home ground of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) which saw them curtailed to another poor defeat in the competition. × Captain Moises Henriques was the top scorer with 25 runs from 27 deliveries while Sean Abbott scored 16 before the Sixers were bowled out for 117. Interestingly they were bowled out in 17.3 overs which saw Heat win with 15 balls to spare to win their second BBL title. Mitchell Swepson and Xavier Bartlett both ended with two wickets each while Michael Neser and Paul Walter had one each. ALSO READ | Australian Open: Medvedev edges past Hurkacz in five-set thriller to enter semis, to face Alcaraz or Zverev Earlier, asked to bat first Brisbane scored 166/8 in their 20 overs with Josh Brown (53) and Matthew Renshaw (40) being the stars with the bat. They were given a helping hand with the bat by Max Bryant (29) and Nathan McSweeney (33) which their side to the average total at the SCG. Sean Abbott was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 32/4 in his four overs while Steve OKeefe and Ben Dwarshuis ended with one wicket each. Interestingly, Barring Josh Brown, Brisbane Heat didn’t have a single batter in the top 15 run getters. However, they finish with the top two wicket-takers in the competition, and Paul Walter hasn’t been too far behind too.

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BBL 13: Spencer Johnson runs riot at SCG as Brisbane Heat clinch second title; beat Sydney Sixers in final