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Brisbane Heat etched their names into the record books by completing a miraculous run chase in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-2026 that stunned the cricketing world. Facing a monumental target of 258 against the Perth Scorchers at the Gabba, the Heat surged to an eight-wicket victory in the sixth game of the 2025-26 Big Bash League season. The match was a historic display of power hitting, with both teams combining for a massive 515 runs and 36 sixes, setting a new record for the highest successful run chase in BBL history.
Brisbane Heat stage highest-ever BBL chase
The chase was defined by a legendary partnership between Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw, who produced a batting masterclass under immense pressure. Jack Wildermuth remained unbeaten with a sensational 110, while Renshaw contributed a brilliant 102. Their 212-run stand for the second wicket, achieved in just 95 balls, now stands as the highest partnership ever recorded in the BBL. This extraordinary performance marked the first time in the history of the league that two centuries were scored in the same match.
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Wildermuth, Renshaw's centuries in Heat's scorching win
It was also for the first time in the history of T20 cricket that two batters from the same team scored centuries during a single run chase. The Brisbane Heat's feat now ranks as the third-highest successful chase in the history of T20 cricket worldwide. The 36 sixes struck during the contest also set a new benchmark for the most maximums ever hit in a single Big Bash League fixture, leaving the Gabba crowd witness to a truly unprecedented spectacle.
The Brisbane Heat’s historic victory at the Gabba was fueled by a monumental partnership between Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw, who combined for a 212-run stand for the second wicket. This incredible feat, achieved in just 95 balls, set a new record for the highest partnership in Big Bash League history. In a game defined by milestones, the duo also became the first pair of teammates to both score centuries in the same BBL match, effectively snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
Perth Scorchers' Cooper Connolly's heroics in vain
The chase was necessitated by a powerhouse performance from the Perth Scorchers, who had earlier posted a massive total of 257. Their innings was anchored by a blistering 142-run partnership between Cooper Connolly, who smashed 77 off 37 balls, and Finn Allen, who contributed 79 off 38. While this stood as the second-highest total in the history of the league and seemed like a match-winning score, the Heat’s batting order remained undeterred.
Brisbane's pursuit of the target got off to a catastrophic start when Colin Munro was dismissed on the very first ball of the innings. However, the early setback only served as a prelude to the fireworks from Renshaw and Wildermuth. The pair launched a fearless counter-attack, though their path was aided by a stroke of luck; Renshaw survived a catch off a no-ball and Wildermuth was handed a lifeline by a dropped catch. They capitalized fully on these missed opportunities to dismantle the Scorchers’ bowling attack.
The record-breaking chase was finalised with a brief contribution of 28 runs from Max Bryant before he retired out to ensure the team crossed the line. For his part in the relentless assault and his clinical hitting, Matt Renshaw was named Player of the Match. His century, combined with Wildermuth’s unbeaten heroics, ensured that this high-scoring thriller would be remembered as one of the greatest spectacles in T20 history.
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