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DARK SECRETS: Heat bat first against scorchers in bbl blockbuster | Rare Historical Photos

BBL Heat Usman Khawaja Scorchers Darren England Jason Behrendorff Marnus Labuschagne Perth Brisbane Heat Gabba

Michael Neser blasted a half-century in the BBL clash at the Gabba between the Heat and Scorchers. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane Heat have wrapped up the BBL top spot and a home qualifying final with a 23-run win over Perth Scorchers on the back of a stunning all-round Michael Neser performance.

Neser's unbeaten 64 from 30 deliveries, his highest score in the BBL, was the match-turning innings at The Gabba on Wednesday that lifted the Heat to 6-191 after they had been 5-91 in the 13th over and in dire trouble.

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