A unique incident occurred during the 36th match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba when a fire broke out in the DJ booth on the third level of the ground.
The incident occurred after four overs in the second innings of the match when Hobart Hurricanes were batting. As a result, the game was delayed for several minutes. A man used the fire extinguisher and was seen trying to turn it off.
However, his effort was not enough and another fire extinguisher was needed. Fans were immediately evacuated from nearby stands. After a serious effort, the fire was finally brought under control.
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Watch: DJ Booth catches fire at the Gabba as play is stopped in the BBL
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A fire near the DJ booth at the Gabba temporarily delayed the game.
Hopefully the game will be back up soon. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/69O2DpU16Q
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 16, 2025
As the fireman tried to put out the fire, the players were seen waiting for the game to continue. At that point, Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen were also on fire with the bat. The Hurricanes were 47-0 in just four overs when the fire broke out.
As the fireman tried to put out the fire, the players were seen waiting for the game to continue. At that time Hobart Hurricanes openers Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen were also on fire with the bat. Hobart Hurricanes were 47-0 in just four overs when the fire broke out.
Marnus Labuschagne shines for Brisbane Heat
Earlier in the day, the Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and picked first place. Home team Brisbane Heat lost Nathan McSweeney early but skipper Usman Khawaja gave them a fiery start at the top.
Khawaja scored 23 off just 9 balls with 3 fours and a six but was dismissed by Nathan Ellis. However, Marnus Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw built a strong partnership and put Brisbane Heat on top.
Both scored runs freely and continued to tick off the scoreboard. Renshaw was dismissed for 40 off just 25 deliveries with 3 fours and 2 sixes, but Labuschagne continued. He was equally impressive against both pace and spin bowling.
Labuschagne was eventually caught by Nathan Ellis off his own bowling in the last ball of the innings. He was dismissed for 77 off 44 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Tom Alsop also played a key knock to take Brisbane Heat to 201-6 in 20 overs.
The Hobart hurricanes are off to a flying start
The Hobart Hurricanes began to respond. The opening pair of Caleb Jewell and Mitchell Owen gave their side a devastating start and they weren't even bothered by the slight delay in play due to the fire.
Owen was more aggressive as he hit a 20-ball-40 with 1 four and 6 sixes. But he was dismissed by Brisbane Heat's left-arm spinner Spencer Johnson. Charlie Wakim got to 3 but leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson stumped him for a duck.
Nikhil Chaudhary came next and built a good partnership with opener Caleb Jewell. Chaudhary and Jewell, but they were batting well and the Hobart Hurricanes were about to chase down a daunting score. They needed 59 runs in the last six overs with eight wickets in hand.