Brisbane Heat Achieve Historic BBL Run Chase

Overview

Brisbane Heat created history in the Big Bash League 2026 by successfully chasing the highest target ever. Inspired by stunning centuries from Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth, the team achieved a remarkable 258 run chase against Perth Scorchers in a thrilling contest.

Brisbane Heat players celebrate after completing the highest run chase in BBL history.
Image Source: Instagram/@heatbbl —Edited & Modified by Us

BBL 2026 Witnesses a Flood of Runs

The Big Bash League 2026 delivered one of the most unforgettable matches in T20 cricket history. Brisbane Heat, featuring Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi pulled off the largest successful run chase in BBL history surpassing a massive 258 run target against Perth Scorchers with just one ball remaining.

This incredible performance also marked the third highest successful chase in overall T20 cricket, placing the match among the greatest run chases ever recorded.

Perth Scorchers Post a Massive Total

Batting first Perth Scorchers produced a dominant batting display scoring 257 runs for 6 wickets. For a brief period, this became the second highest team total in BBL history.

Explosive Partnership Sets the Tone

Finn Allen and Cooper Connolly led the charge with aggressive stroke play. The pair added 142 runs in just 64 balls completely shifting momentum in Perth favor.

Key Batting Performances

• Finn Allen: 79 runs off 38 balls
• Cooper Connolly: 77 runs off 37 balls

Together they smashed 14 sixes keeping the Brisbane bowlers under constant pressure.

Brisbane Heat Record Breaking Response

Facing a mountain like target, Brisbane Heat responded with extraordinary confidence and composure. The team reached 258 runs for the loss of only two wickets sealing victory one delivery before the end.

Twin Centuries Rewrite History

Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth produced a batting masterclass, forming the highest partnership ever in BBL history.

Historic Batting Highlights

• Matt Renshaw: 102 runs off 51 balls
• Jack Wildermuth: 110* runs off 54 balls

Their 213 run partnership completely dismantled the Scorchers bowling attack and stunned cricket fans worldwide.

Records Broken in a Historic Match

This match rewrote the BBL record books on multiple fronts:

• Highest successful chase in BBL history
• Third highest successful chase in T20 cricket overall
• Previous BBL chase record: 230 runs (Adelaide Strikers, January 2023)
• Both teams hit 18 sixes each, setting a new BBL record

Shaheen Afridi and Injury Concern

Brisbane Heat bowlers found conditions challenging conceding runs freely. Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with figures of 1 wicket for 49 runs in four overs.

During the match Heat captain Nathan McSweeney suffered an ankle injury while fielding and could not bat. Despite this setback, Brisbane Heat maintained their momentum and completed one of the greatest chases in cricket history.

Related Reads:

Babar Azam BBL

Pakistani Players BBL