MS vs BH: In the 44th game of Big Bash League 2022-23, Matt Renshaw made the best of the reprievals he received as Brisbane Heat defeated Melbourne Stars by 3 wickets in a last-ball thriller. 

Chasing 160 runs to win, Brisbane lost 3 batters – Josh Brown (5), Usman Khawaja (14) and Marnus Labuschagne (6) inside the powerplay. However, batting at #4, Matt Renshaw held one end as he began smacking Stars' bowlers. 

Renshaw was dropped once and a run-out opportunity was missed as well, the 26-year-old took full advantage of this. With 4 required off the last delivery, Renshaw scooped the delivery for a four towards the third man and won the match for his team. Renshaw remained unbeaten on 90 runs in 56 balls, laced with 6 fours & 4 sixes. 

For Melbourne, Liam Hatcher and Adam Zampa picked up 2 wickets each while Nathan Coulter-Nile and Clint Hinchliffe managed 1 wicket each. In the first innings, Nick Larkin scored 58 runs in 36 balls to take Melbourne to 159/7 in 20 overs. 

Michael Neser was the top bowler for Brisbane as he grabbed 4 wickets for just 25 runs in his 4 overs. Spencer Johnson, James Bazley and Matt Renshaw registered 1 wicket each. 

Earlier, Brisbane Heat captain Usman Khawaja won the toss & opted to bowl first against Melbourne Stars in the 44th match of the Big Bash League 2022-23. This match was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

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