The Gabba witnessed a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting on 10 January 2026. Brisbane Heat secured a comprehensive 7-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder In his 29th match BBL|15. A vintage performance, in a high-stakes encounter under the lights Osman Khawaja The Heat finished the game with 22 balls to spare and achieved an awesome result with great ease.
David Warner and Sam Billings put up a huge target against Brisbane Heat
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Sydney Thunder overcame a cautious start to post a competitive 180/6. The shot was blocked by the veteran David WarnerHe showed his classic self by hitting 82 off 56 balls. Warner’s knock, which featured seven boundaries and three powerful sixes, provided the stability Thunder needed after the loss. Matthew Gilkes (10) and Cameron Bancroft (4) At the beginning of the Powerplay.
The momentum shifted during the ‘Surge’ in the 13th and 14th overs, where the Thunder added 29 runs without losing a wicket. Sam Billings In partnership with Warner for the 84th stand, it is designed to drive visitors to a total of over 200 stands. But Brisbane Heat’s bowling unit received an inspiration Matt Renshaw (2/29), tightened the screws on death. Renshaw’s ability to take key wickets, including the dangerous Billings, stalled the Thunder’s charge and left them with 180 – a huge but defendable score on a real Gabba surface.
Usman Khawaja’s bronze knocks lead Brisbane Heat to a commanding victory in BBL|15.
The Thunder’s hopes for their overall defense were quickly extinguished by a lackluster opening offense. Jack Wildermuth Acting as the first aggressor, he smashed 39 off just 15 balls in a whirlwind cameo that took the Heat to 50 runs in just 3.2 overs. By the time Wildermuth went down on fourth down, the foundation for the Khawaja show had already been laid.
The Heat captain played with surgical precision and effortless timing. Khawaja’s knock of 48 off 78 balls was a clinic in finding gaps and punishing short-cut bowling. He reached his half-century in just 30 deliveries, effectively killing the contest before drinks were cut. while Nathan McSweeney (12) fell cheaply, Renshaw had a brilliant all-rounder, remaining unbeaten on 42 from 26 balls.
The flow of the match remained in Heat’s favor throughout the chase and they reached the 150-run mark in just the 14th over. Although Wes Agar Finally, dismissing Khawaja in the 16th over, the damage was done. The Heat were 183/3 over the line in just 16.2 overs, marking one of the most clinical chases in recent BBL history. Khawaja’s Man of the Match performance, while securing the points for Brisbane, sent a clear message to the rest of the league about the Heat’s championship credentials in BBL|15.
Comprehensive win for Brisbane Heat âš¡#BBL15 #BrisbaneHeat pic.twitter.com/4bHDIdW6tJ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 10, 2026
