Here’s a summary of the remarkable statistical achievements by Josh Brown during his sensational innings of 140 against Adelaide Strikers:
- Most Sixes in a BBL Innings: Brown’s 12 sixes set a new record for the most sixes in a BBL innings, surpassing the previous record of 11 shared by Chris Gayle, Craig Simmons, and Chris Lynn (two instances).
- Third-Highest Individual Score in BBL History: Brown’s 140 ranks as the third-highest individual score in BBL history, behind Glenn Maxwell’s 154* and Marcus Stoinis’ 147*.
- Highest Score in a Playoff Match: Brown’s 140 is the highest score in a playoff match in the BBL, eclipsing Jake Weatherald’s 115.
- Joint-Most Boundary Runs in a BBL Innings: Brown’s 112 runs off boundaries (22 fours and 4 sixes) equalled Glenn Maxwell’s record during his innings of 154*.
- Joint-Second Fastest Century in BBL: Brown’s century off 41 balls is the joint-second fastest century in BBL history, alongside Glenn Maxwell’s 41-ball ton.
- Comparison with T20 Playoff Matches: While Brown’s 140 ranks among the top individual scores in T20 playoff matches, it falls behind Chris Gayle’s 146* and Tamim Iqbal’s 141* in the Bangladesh Premier League finals.
- Boundary Distribution: Brown scored 82 runs in front of square, including four fours and eight sixes, showcasing his versatility in shot selection.
- Highest Team Total in BBL Playoffs: Brisbane Heat’s total of 214/7 against Strikers is the highest by any team in BBL playoffs, surpassing Hobart Hurricanes’ 210/4.
- Contribution to Team Total: Brown’s innings accounted for 65.42% of Heat’s total, marking the fourth-highest contribution towards a completed BBL innings and the highest for Brisbane Heat.
Josh Brown’s exceptional performance not only rewrote BBL record books but also underscored his prowess as a destructive batsman in T20 cricket.
