Twitter Reaction: Marcus Stoinis, Dan Lawrence shine as Melbourne Stars beat Brisbane Heat for first BBL|14 win

The Gabba hosts an exciting clash brisbane heat and melbourne star In game 19 Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Both teams come into the game with a lot to prove and aim to gain momentum in the tournament. After the Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bowl first, the game turned into a gripping battle of skill and strategy, culminating in a five-wicket win for the Stars.

Max Bryant's blitz gives Brisbane Heat a respectable total

Brisbane Heat struggled to establish dominance after losing early wickets. opening remarks Tom Banton (11 minus 13) and Colin Munro (1-for-7) failed to provide a solid foundation and put the team under pressure. Nathan McSweeney (9 out of 15) and Matt Renshaw (9 off 6) showed promise but could not sustain their innings. Highlights of Heat's batting were Max BryantHe hit 77 off 48 balls, which included four boundaries and six towering sixes. Kobe Bryant, temporary support paul wight (21 of 18 shots), helping the Heat achieve a total defensive score of 149/7 in 20 rounds.

Melbourne Stars pitcher faces disciplinary action Usama Mir (1/17) and Joel Paris (1/20) Control operation rate. Mark Stekti Top wicket taker with 2/42 while Dan LawrenceThe only over-goal resulted in a crucial breakthrough at the cost of just six points.

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Marcus Stoinis and Dan Lawrence impress in Melbourne Stars chase

Chasing 150, Melbourne Stars got off to a shaky start and eventually lost the match Ben Duckett for a duck in the opening. tom fraser rogers (7 minus 6) and Sam Harper (8-for-11) was unable to build momentum, leaving the Stars with a winning record of just 14/3. However, Lawrence (64 in 38 games) and Marcus Stonis (62 out of 48) turned the game around. The duo displayed excellent shot selection, with Lawrence smashing seven boundaries and two sixes, while Stoinis steadied the innings with ten crisp fours.

Despite losing some wickets in the dying moments, Stars managed to win with 11 balls to spare, finishing with a score of 153/5 in 18.1 overs. brisbane heat Xavier Bartlett was the standout bowler, taking 4/10 in his four overs, a performance that kept the match going until the penultimate over. Stoinis' outstanding performance of 62 points and his key role in the steady pursuit earned him the Man of the Match award. His ability to absorb pressure and spin the attack effectively played a big role in a tight fight.

Here's Twitter's reaction:

Brisbane skipper Stoinis takes the lead! 💪

his first half century #BBL14 and @starsbbl First victory. #POTM pic.twitter.com/e9C2dumBov

— KFC Big Carnival League (@BBL) January 1, 2025

Dan Lawrence thanks post 😍

Increased from 38 to 64*.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/1wRCuuJ29u

— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 1, 2025

Marcus Stoinis in Brisbane's T20s:

Number of innings – 10
Number of runs – 380
Average score – 54.3
SR-160
1950s – 3#BBL #CricketTwitter

— Sahil Pednekar 🇮🇳 (@statsbysahil) January 1, 2025

Captain Marcus Stoinis scores 62 runs as Melbourne Stars win by 5 wickets pic.twitter.com/dy3N18jsYJ

— Musraf Ali (@MushrafAli3593) January 1, 2025

Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets. What a great performance by Dan Lawrence 1/6 and 64*(38). Superb knock by Marcus Stoinis 62(48)[Player of the Match]. What a great Joel Paris 1/20 (4 rounds).@StarsBBL #BBL14 #BHvMS #happynewyear2025

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 1, 2025

Marcus Stoinis scored 62 off 48 balls. How shocking🥶#BBL14 #tapmad #Don'tstopstreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/rlepDl15qz

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 1, 2025

Stoinis. Marcus Stonis.

— Republic of China Photography 📷 (@ROCPhotography) January 1, 2025

Marcus Stoinis has been great so far

— Vas Souvalas (@TsouvalasAFC) January 1, 2025

Dan Lawrence is great!

— 🎰 (@StanMSD) January 1, 2025

This was not the start to 2025 we had hoped for in front of an enthusiastic Gabba audience.#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/AsJytqzsYy

— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) January 1, 2025

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