Match 20, Melbourne, January 02, 2025, 01:45 PM
Melbourne Renegades
142/9(20.0ov)
Adelaide Strikers
143/5(17.1ov)
Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets
Win Projections to be updated soonBatsmen
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Man of the Match
Chris Lynn
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the game. A convincing victory for the Adelaide Strikers! The Big Bash League action continues as we have a double header on Friday, the 3rd of January. It will be between the Brisbane Heat versus the Sydney Sixers at 12.35 pm IST (7.05 am GMT) and Perth Scorchers versus the Sydney Thunder at 3.45 pm IST (10.15 am GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Chris Lynn is the Player of the Match. He says that his team needed a strong start and was fortunate to capitalize on a couple of opportunities that benefitted them. Adds that he was focusing on maximizing the powerplay and the pitch was in favor of the batters. He praised the bowlers for their excellent performance and highlighted the team's desire to finish the game swiftly. Lastly, he noted that while it isn't necessary to bowl eight overs of leg spin, having multiple options within the squad is beneficial.
Earlier in the game, the Melbourne Renegades scored 142, thanks to a strong bowling performance from the Adelaide Strikers. Initially, the Renegades looked set to score over 160, with Josh Brown leading the charge and scoring 66 runs. However, after a solid partnership with Bethell, they suffered a collapse, losing six wickets by the 15th over. Brendan Doggett and Henry Thornton were the standout bowlers for the Strikers, maintaining a low run rate and taking crucial wickets, while Overton and Pope also contributed with two wickets each. Cameron Boyce added a wicket as well.
The Strikers encountered a minor hiccup with the quick dismissals of James Bazley and Jake Weatherald. However, Ollie Pope and skipper Alex Ross demonstrated resilience, with Ross ultimately guiding the team home, sealing the win in the 18th over. Melbourne Renegades bowlers struggled to break the opening stand and that is what cost them the game.
A sensational display of batting as the Adelaide Strikers bounced back from a three game losing streak to secure a five-wicket victory! It was all Chris Lynn show at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne! Lynn opened the innings with intent, propelling the Strikers to a solid start. His fifty came at a blistering pace, while D’Arcy Short complimented him with a steady knock. Together, they forged a formidable partnership of 104 runs, with Short contributing 27 before Lynn departed for an impressive 88 runs from 51 balls!
In over# 18
1lb
Jacob Bethell 20/1(3.1)
17.1
1lb
That's it! Flatter and down leg. Jamie Overton looks to tuck it but wears it on his pads as the ball rolls towards short fine. They collect a leg bye. The fielder throws it towards the batter's end who makes a run out attempt but the replays shows that he was well in. Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets!
In over# 17
0
1
1lb
1
0W
1
Tom Rogers 31/2(4)
16.6
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Short, on off, Alex Ross pulls it but mistimes it to the fielder at mid on.
16.5
1
Back of a length, on off, Jamie Overton tugs it to mid-wicket for one. Scores level now.
16.4
1lb
Bowls it down leg, Alex Ross looks to pull it but gets a blow on his body as the ball rolls towards the on side. They cross for a leg bye.
16.3
1
Short, on leg, Jamie Overton helps it fine for one.
Jamie Overton walks in.
OUT! TAKEN! Ollie Pope departs! Short, on off, Ollie Pope moves forward and looks to pull it but mistimes his stroke. The ball goes in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Jacob Bethell settles under it and completes the catch.
16.2
W
OUT! TAKEN! Ollie Pope departs! Short, on off, Ollie Pope moves forward and looks to pull it but mistimes his stroke. The ball goes in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Jacob Bethell settles under it and completes the catch.
16.1
1
Fuller one, on off, Alex Ross pushes it to point for one.
In over# 16
3
1
2
0
1
1
Jacob Bethell 20/1(3)
15.6
3
Fuller one, outside off, Alex Ross reverse sweeps it through short third for three runs. Just 5 needed now.
15.5
1
Lands it on off, Ollie Pope pushes it to covers for one.