Big Bash League 2024-25
Melbourne Renegades takes on Perth Scorchers in a thrilling T20 match at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne stadium, with both teams looking to claim victory. Series is part of the BBL cricket tournament / Series.
| Perth Scorchers | Melbourne Renegades |
|---|---|
| 143/8 (20 overs) | 144/8 (19 overs) |
Melbourne Renegades won by 2 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers T20 10th
| Match | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers |
| Date | Dec 23, Mon |
| Home | Melbourne Renegades |
| Away | Perth Scorchers |
| Match No | T20 10th |
| Series | Big Bash League 2024-25 |
| Venue | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Time (GMT) | 8:15 AM |
| Time (Local) | 7:15 PM |
| Time (IST) | 1:45 PM |
Join the action as Melbourne Renegades faces Perth Scorchers in this exciting BBL T20 match in Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. Who will win this match?
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Playing XI
Perth Scorchers (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Ashton Turner(c), Nick Hobson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff
Melbourne Renegades (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert(w), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland(c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson
Toss Update
Melbourne Renegades have won the toss and have opted to field
Squad
Melbourne Renegades Squad
Perth Scorchers Squad
Match Result
Melbourne Renegades won a thrilling encounter against Perth Scorchers by 2 wickets in the 10th match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League. Despite early setbacks, the Renegades chased down 144 with 6 balls to spare, thanks to key contributions from Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert, and Laurie Evans.
Player Of the Match
- Player of the Match: Tom Rogers (Melbourne Renegades)
- Performance: Rogers took 3 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs, contributing to his team’s 2-wicket victory.
Player of the Match Tom Rogers: “Thank you. I thought, um, Cooper Connolly deserved it from the losing side of the night, played a hell of a knock scoring 60 or 70 out there, so, um, it was a tight little game in the end. Yeah, yeah, very much. So the last two games have been slightly bowling in the right areas. (Pitch) Yeah, I think that the outfield has remained quite similar for the last few years. It gets a pretty top-class facility in that. It’s hosting phenomenal events throughout the year and the grounds staff are doing a pretty good job to get it up and running, it might not look amazing for the first game or two. And then the wicket was well on 140 runs. Um, both teams did pretty good. Yeah. I think there was, um, you know, a little bit of excitement leading in, um, with the list we got. We’re on a nice squad put together. Um, But you know, it’s it means nothing. If you’re not getting out there and getting the win. Unfortunately, after I um, you know, a disappointing performance in the first game, I think, um, you know, particularly the bowlers wanted to come back and improve from that and help the team out. And fortunately, we’re heading into Christmas feeling slightly better than after the first game.”
Key highlights
Match exciting moment and key highlights from the today’s match Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers T20 10th Live from Docklands Stadium, Melbourne.
Match Review
Perth Scorchers’ Innings (143/8, 20 overs)
- Top Performers:
- Cooper Connolly was the standout batter for the Scorchers, scoring 66 off 50 balls, including 1 four and 6 sixes. His knock anchored the innings despite the early wickets.
- Matthew Spoors provided useful support with 29 off 26 balls.
- Key Wickets:
- Scorchers’ innings struggled with the loss of early wickets, with Finn Allen (0) and Keaton Jennings (9) falling cheaply.
- Tom Rogers (3/22) was the match-winner with the ball, taking crucial wickets and providing excellent economy.
- Bowling:
- Rogers took 3 wickets, with Fergus O’Neill (1/18) and Will Sutherland (1/27) providing solid support.
Melbourne Renegades’ Innings (144/8, 19 overs)
- Top Performers:
- Jacob Bethell top-scored for the Renegades with 30 off 22 balls.
- Tim Seifert (28 off 14) and Laurie Evans (24 off 18) provided key contributions at various points of the chase.
- Key Wickets:
- The Renegades lost early wickets with Josh Brown (12) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (2) falling quickly. However, the middle order, led by Bethell and Evans, held the innings together.
- Tom Rogers, the player of the match, contributed with a vital run-out of Tom Rogers and helped his team close in on the target.
- Bowling:
- Scorchers’ bowlers, led by Jason Behrendorff (2/33) and Ashton Agar (1/20), kept the Renegades under pressure throughout the chase.
Key Takeaways
Close Contest:
This was a well-fought match with both teams facing challenges. The Renegades’ ability to keep their composure in the chase was crucial to their 2-wicket win.
Rogers’ All-Round Performance:
Tom Rogers’ exceptional performance with both bat and ball was the difference in the match. His three wickets helped derail the Scorchers’ innings, and his run-out helped secure the victory for the Renegades.
Struggles in Scorchers’ Middle Order:
Despite a strong knock from Connolly, the Scorchers were unable to recover from the early wickets and struggled to build partnerships.
Renegades’ Resilience in the Chase:
Despite early setbacks in the chase, the Renegades managed to steady the ship, with important contributions from Bethell, Evans, and Seifert. They remained calm under pressure and finished with 6 balls to spare.
Bowling Impact:
The Renegades’ bowlers, particularly Rogers, delivered when needed, and kept the pressure on the Scorchers. The Scorchers’ bowlers did well but couldn’t quite defend the target in the end.