Zaman Khan Delivers Another Last-Over Masterclass to Prove His Death-Bowling Supremacy in BBL
Pakistani fast bowler Zaman Khan once again reminded the cricketing world why he is regarded as one of the most reliable death bowlers in modern T20 cricket, producing a breathtaking final over to secure a dramatic three-run victory for Brisbane Heat against Hobart Hurricanes in Match 35 of the Big Bash League 2025–26 season.
Defending a modest total of 160 for 8, Brisbane Heat appeared under constant pressure throughout the chase. Hobart Hurricanes paced their innings smartly and reached 155 for 7 with wickets in hand, requiring only six runs from the final over. With the match slipping away, the Heat management turned to Zaman Khan, despite the pacer having conceded 27 runs in his first three overs.
What followed was a display of composure and execution that left fans and experts stunned. Zaman began the final over with a perfectly placed low full toss that resulted in a dot ball. He followed it with another dot, instantly tightening the screws on the batters and shifting the momentum.
Hobart managed to sneak a single off the third delivery, but the pressure continued to mount. Zaman then fired in a razor-sharp yorker that the batter completely missed, producing yet another dot ball and forcing visible tension in the Hurricanes’ camp.
The decisive moment arrived on the fifth delivery. Zaman cleverly disguised a slower ball wide outside off stump, luring the batter into a risky shot. The mistimed attempt sailed toward long-on, where the catch was safely taken just inside the boundary. Suddenly, Hobart needed four runs from the final ball.
Keeping his nerve intact, Zaman delivered a wide yorker that left no room for a boundary. The batter could manage only a single, triggering wild celebrations among the Brisbane Heat players as they sealed an extraordinary win, restricting Hobart to 157 for 8.
Cricket statisticians later confirmed the significance of the moment. Zaman Khan successfully defended the fewest runs ever in the final over of a Big Bash League match, surpassing the previous record of seven runs. The achievement instantly entered BBL folklore.
Teammates were quick to praise the Pakistani pacer. Brisbane Heat bowler Xavier Bartlett highlighted Zaman’s confidence, noting that even when everyone knew the yorkers were coming, he executed them flawlessly under immense pressure.
Fans in Pakistan also celebrated the performance, recalling Zaman’s similar last-over heroics in the Pakistan Super League for Lahore Qalandars. Social media was flooded with admiration, with many labeling him a true specialist of crunch moments.
With this win, Brisbane Heat climbed to fourth on the points table, keeping their playoff hopes alive. More importantly, Zaman Khan once again proved that when the pressure is at its peak, few bowlers in world cricket can match his calm, control, and deadly precision.
