Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers, 18th Match - Live Cricket Score

Big Bash League, 2023 | 29 Dec 2023, Fri, 1:45 PM IST | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

ResultMelbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets
STR

STR

177/6 (20 ov)

REN

REN

178/6 (18.4 ov)

Player of the Match: Jake Fraser-McGurk

BatterRB4s6sSR
Matthew ShortMatthew Short(c)c MW Harvey b MU Rahman891088.89
D'Arcy ShortD'Arcy Shortc J Fraser-McGurk b W Sutherland544751114.89
Chris LynnChris Lynnc T S Rogers b MU Rahman563444164.71
Jake WeatheraldJake Weatheraldlbw b MU Rahman02000.00
Adam HoseAdam Hoselbw b PM Siddle230066.67
Jamie OvertonJamie OvertonNot out291512193.33
James BazleyJames Bazleyrunout (PM Siddle / QD Kock)450080.00
Harry NielsenHarry Nielsen(wk)Not out17511340.00
Did Not Bat: Wes Agar, David Payne, Cameron Boyce
Extra( b - 0, w - 5, no - 0, lb - 2, p - 0 )7
Total( 8.85 Runs per over )177 (6 Wkts, 20 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

16-1 (Matthew Short, 1.6), 98-2 (Chris Lynn, 12.4), 98-3 (Jake Weatherald, 12.6), 117-4 (Adam Hose, 15.1), 137-5 (D'Arcy Short, 16.4), 153-6 (James Bazley, 18.3)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Tom Stewart Rogers404800212.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman40203015.00
Peter Siddle404810012.00
Will Sutherland(c)40341008.50
Adam Zampa40250006.25

BatterRB4s6sSR
Joe ClarkeJoe ClarkeRetired hurt281941147.37
Quinton de KockQuinton de Kock(wk)c HJ Nielsen b DA Payne01000.00
Jake Fraser-McGurkJake Fraser-McGurkb JJ Bazley703754189.19
Shaun MarshShaun Marshb DA Payne543334163.64
Jonathan WellsJonathan Wellsc WA Agar b CJ Boyce8110072.73
Mackenzie HarveyMackenzie Harveyc HJ Nielsen b J Overton230066.67
Will SutherlandWill Sutherland(c)c AJ Hose b DA Payne11611183.33
Tom Stewart RogersTom Stewart RogersNot out120050.00
Adam ZampaAdam ZampaNot out00000.00
Did Not Bat: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Peter Siddle
Extra( b - 0, w - 3, no - 0, lb - 1, p - 0 )4
Total( 9.54 Runs per over )178 (6 Wkts, 18.4 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

1-1 (Quinton de Kock, 0.2), 123-2 (Jake Fraser-McGurk, 11.5), 148-3 (Jonathan Wells, 14.5), 155-4 (Mackenzie Harvey, 15.4), 167-5 (Will Sutherland, 16.4), 177-6 (Shaun Marsh, 18.2)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
David Payne3.403730010.09
Matthew Short(c)202000010.00
Jamie Overton40291027.25
Cameron Boyce303710112.33
Wes Agar20170008.50
D'Arcy Short101600016.00
James Bazley30211007.00

Who Will Win?

team

MR (31%)

draw

Drawn (22%)

team

STR (46%)

Expired
Votes 45

Info

Series

Big Bash League

Date & Time

29 Dec 2023, Fri, 1:45 PM IST

Toss

Adelaide Strikers elected to bat

Venue

Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

Umpires

Bruce Oxenford(Australia), Gerard Abood(Australia), Donovan Koch(Australia, TV)

Match Referee

Bob Stratford(Australia)

weatherWeather Report

Scattered Clouds

pitchPitch Condition

Balanced

ScoreAvg 1st Inning Score

158

PredictionWin Prediction

Adelaide Strikers

Preview

Melbourne Renegades will face Adelaide Strikers in the 18th match of the BBL 2023-24 on Friday (December 29) at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Renegades are still searching for their first win this season after playing five matches and are in last position in the points table. Strikers are in fourth place with one win in three matches.

Renegades and Strikers have played a total of 18 matches so far in BBL. Renegades have won seven matches, while Strikers have been victorious in 11 matches.

In the last match against the Perth Scorchers, the Renegades won the toss and chose to field. The Scorchers faced an early setback, losing their first two wickets with only four runs on the board. However, Aaron Hardie and Josh Inglis steadied the innings, forming a crucial partnership of 120 runs for the third wicket. Inglis contributed 64 runs off 44 deliveries, while Hardie added 57 runs off 41 deliveries. Despite their efforts, the Scorchers were bowled out for 162 runs in 19.4 overs, with Tom Rogers and Will Sutherland taking three wickets each for the Renegades. Rogers, in particular, stood out as the most economical bowler, conceding just 18 runs in his four overs.

Chasing a target of 163 runs, the Renegades encountered early challenges, losing their first two wickets for 35 runs. However, Joe Clarke and Shaun Marsh mounted a comeback, adding 75 runs for the third wicket and taking the team's total past the 100-run mark. Marsh emerged as the highest run-scorer with a quick 59 runs off 36 deliveries. Despite their efforts, the Renegades lost their last six wickets for 38 runs, finishing with a total of 149 runs for the loss of eight wickets. The Scorchers secured victory by 13 runs in a closely contested match.

In their last encounter against the Sydney Sixers, the Strikers won the toss and opted to bowl. The Sixers faced an early setback, losing their first three wickets with only 40 runs on the scoreboard. However, Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk steadied the innings, forming a crucial partnership of 66 runs for the fourth wicket. Silk played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 66 runs off 45 deliveries. The Sixers concluded their innings with a total of 155 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Jamie Overton showcased an impressive bowling performance for the Strikers, claiming three wickets for 23 runs in his four overs.

In their chase, the Strikers had a slow start, managing only 37 runs in the first six overs. Despite a more aggressive phase where they scored 47 runs in the next four overs, they lost three wickets in the process. Over the following seven overs, the Strikers struggled to score more than 10 runs per over. With 18 runs needed off the last over, they collected 13 runs off the first four deliveries but could only manage three runs off the last two deliveries. As a result, the Sydney Sixers emerged victorious, winning the match by a narrow margin of one run.

Playing XI

Melbourne RenegadesREN

Adelaide StrikersSTR

Reserve

CT
CT
Harry Dixon
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CT
Ruwantha Kellapotha
CT
CT
Fergus ONeill
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CT
Benjamin Manenti
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Thomas Kelly
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Henry Hunt
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Josh Kann