Big Bash League match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba suddenly worsened when a fire broke out in the stands during the 4th over of the Hurricanes' run chase. The fire erupted near the DJ area, with flames rapidly rising. A man nearby acted quickly, using a fire extinguisher and a cloth to control the flames.

The umpires halted the game, and spectators were evacuated from the affected area. The match resumed after a brief delay once the situation was under control.

Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Hobart Hurricanes managed an early breakthrough as Nathan McSweeney fell for just 1. However, Marnus Labuschagne anchored the innings with a stellar 77 runs off 44 balls.

Matt Renshaw contributed 40 off 25, while Tom Alsop added a vital 39 off 27 from the lower middle order. Brisbane Heat finished with a challenging total of 201/6. For the Hurricanes, Nathan Ellis was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets, while Marcus Bean and Mitchell Owen chipped in with one wicket each.

Hobart Hurricanes won the match by 5 wickets as they won on the last ball by smashing a six. Caleb Jewell played a fighting knock of 76 off 49 balls, supported by Nikhil Chaudhary, who scored 39 off 27 balls.

Matthew Wade & Jake Doran finished the game on a high scoring 15 and 8 unbeaten respectively. For Brisbane Heat, Spencer Johnson picked 3 wickets while Mitchell Swepson & Xavier Bartlett have claimed one wicket each.