Big Bash League (BBL|15) The fever reached fever pitch at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena on January 14, 2026, as brisbane heat achieved a thrilling victory by 3 runs Hobart Hurricane. In a match defined by razor-thin margins and heavy hitting, the 35th encounter of the season lived up to the hype, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final delivery.
Beau Webster scores a maximum of 105 meters against Xavier Bartlett
While the storms eventually subsided, the night had its moment beau webster. During his serious half-century, Webster made a shot that will probably be remembered as the hit of the tournament.
Facing the fast bowling of Brisbane Heat Xavier Bartlett In the sixth over, Webster demonstrated why he is one of the most dangerous “big men” in Australian cricket. Bartlett bowled a ball at 134 kilometers per hour, which was short but sat perfectly at hip height. Webster, anticipating the length, shuffled slightly down the leg side to take the lead and smashed the ball perfectly past the long-on boundary.
The ball didn’t just clear the ropes; It disappeared over the stadium roof of Blundstone Arena, traveling a distance of 105 metres. The sheer power left the Hobart crowd astonished and Bartlett looking for answers as the commentators went wild at the massive attack. Webster’s innings of 51 off 43 balls provided the backbone of the Hurricanes’ chase, keeping them in the hunt despite wickets falling around them.
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On the roof! Beau Webster launches 105-metre six 🚀 #bbl15 pic.twitter.com/JJ5ckzbsrm
– KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) 14 January 2026
Brisbane Heat pull off last-ball Hobart heist in BBL|15
Earlier in the evening, Brisbane Heat posted a competitive total of 160/8. The innings was completed with a brilliant innings. Nathan McSweeney (32 of 49) and a clever Matt Renshaw (25 of 37). Despite a flurry of late wickets Riley Meredith (3/40), The Heat managed to reach a defendable score, even with Bartlett hitting a crucial four in the final over.
Hurricane response begins disastrously, defeats Tim Ward And Michelle Owen Hurry up for a disciplined spin Matthew Kuhnman. However, there was a sensational partnership of 98 runs between Webster and Ben McDermott (36 of 59) It seemed as if a storm was brewing. At 124/2, Hobart’s victory seemed certain, but the Heat’s “never give up” attitude led to a dramatic collapse.
marnus labuschagne The crucial stand was broken by dismissing Webster and the pressure increased from there. 11 runs were needed in the last over. zaman khan Veins of steel displayed. he calculated Nikhil Chaudhary On the last ball, Hobart needed 4 runs off the last ball. Khan bowled an accurate yorker to restrict Hurricanes to one run and seal the win by 3 runs.
Matthew Kuhnman Was named Player of the Match for his clinical spell of 2/24, which effectively contained the Hurricanes during the powerplay and middle overs. The win moves the Heat further up the table, while the Hurricanes will regret the missed opportunity after Webster’s heroics put them in the driver’s seat.
