WATCH: Jim Pearson earns a shout out for removing Glenn Maxwell in BBL|15

In the exciting 20th match of BBL|15 At the Gabba, Brisbane on January 2, 2026, melbourne stars Made a strong score of 195/6 against brisbane heatWho won the toss and chose to field under floodlights. The Stars’ aggressive batting led by explosive starts and late fireworks set a challenging target of 9.75 runs per over, leaving the Heat facing a tough challenge.

Jim Pearson takes an incredible catch to remove Glenn Maxwell in BBL|15

jimmy pearson Produced one of the early highlight-reel moments of BBL|15 in 12.1 overs, diving full length to his right to take down a gloveman glen maxwellBolded by Matthew KuhnmanMaxwell shaped up for a predictable reverse sweep on a delivery bowled around middle and leg, pitched it on his pads, looped the ball temptingly close but deceptively hard – Pearson tracked it expertly before throwing it to the screeching halt, dismissing the Stars’ danger man for just 1 run off 2 balls at 113/4,

The huge success halted the Stars’ momentum after a bruising powerplay, in which Kuhnman’s economical magic proved decisive, and sent Pearson into awe on social media.jhkki” Athleticism. ​ Veteran Heat gloveman Pearson celebrated Maxwell’s forward pass, strongly increasing Brisbane’s chances of victory at the crucial juncture. ​

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Brisbane Heat faced difficulties as Melbourne Stars scored huge scores.

Melbourne Stars were out for 47 runs without any loss in the powerplay. Sam Harper Went on the attack from the first ball. Harper played a quickfire 37 off just 23 balls, finding the fence five times and clearing it once, while thomas rogers Played a supporting role by scoring 13 runs in 12 balls. The Stars expressed their intentions from the very beginning and completed their half-century within five overs. When Harper’s catch ended at 52 for one jack wildermuth Close Thomas BalkinAnd soon afterwards Rogers was bowled out Matthew Renshaw At 56 runs for two wickets.

marcus stoinis then took charge together with campbell callaway To stabilize the innings and rebuild momentum. Stoinis scored 43 runs in 35 balls, while Kellaway scored 29 runs in 14 balls with the help of six fours. Their partnership took the Stars’ score beyond 100 by the end of the 11th over and shortly afterwards the score reached 109 runs for three wickets.

The innings was briefly lost after Maxwell’s departure, when Stoinis was out at 134 for five. tom curran soon afterward. However, hilton cartwright And Blake McDonald ensured a strong finish by adding 58 not out in the final overs. McDonald’s explosive 37 off 12 balls secured a late lead as the Stars scored despite an over-rate penalty. Brisbane Heat’s bowlers rotated well but were under pressure throughout, leaving them with a tough chase of 196 under the Gabba lights.

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