BBL sees first double century innings, record six-hitting feat
Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) witnessed history as two centuries were scored in a single innings for the first time, while a record for the most sixes in a match was also set.
In a high-scoring BBL clash in Brisbane, the Brisbane Heat defeated the Perth Scorchers by eight wickets, producing multiple landmark moments. Batting first, the Scorchers piled up a massive 257 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Finn Allen led the charge with 79 runs, while Cooper Connolly contributed a rapid 77.
In response, Brisbane Heat chased down the daunting 258-run target on the fifth ball of the final over, losing just two wickets. Jack Wildermuth starred with an unbeaten 110, while Matt Renshaw smashed 102, as the duo stitched together a record-breaking 212-run partnership — the highest in BBL history.
This marked the first time two centuries were recorded in a single innings in the league’s history. The match also saw a total of 515 runs scored, along with a record 36 sixes — the most ever hit in a single BBL game.
The 258-run chase was the highest successful run chase in Big Bash League history and the third-highest successful chase in the history of T20 cricket.