Nathan McSweeney Guides Brisbane Heat to Victory

Nathan McSweeney rebounded from his recent exclusion from the Australian Test squad by scoring an impressive unbeaten 78 off 49 balls, leading the Brisbane Heat to a thrilling last-ball victory over the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. This performance came just two days after he was dropped due to a disappointing run in the Test series against India, where he averaged only 3.8 runs. Supported by Matt Renshaw's rapid 54, McSweeney helped chase down a target of 175 runs, showcasing his ability to adapt quickly to the T20 format. He expressed gratitude for his time with the national team and shared Marnus Labuschagne's advice that 'it's not where it starts, it's where it ends'. The victory marks a significant turnaround for McSweeney and the Heat, who now sit atop the BBL table. His replacement in the Test squad, 19-year-old Sam Konstas, is set to debut in the upcoming series against India.