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In a thrilling encounter at Docklands Stadium, the 10th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 unfolded between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat. The contest saw Brisbane Heat defeating Melbourne Renegades🐈 and registering their third win in the exciting competition.
Jake Fraser-McGurk powers Renegades to a respectable total
Melbourne Renegades, batting first, posted a competitive total of 162/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Jake Fraser-McGurk emerged as the standout performer for the Renegades, smashing an impressive 55 runs off just 23 deliveries, including seven sixes. Jonathan Wells also contributed significantly with 34 runs off 24 balls. However, the Renegades faced some challenges with notable wickets falling early in the innings, including Quinton de Kock and Joe Clarke.
Paul Walter shines with all-round show
Brisbane Heat’s bowling effort was led by Paul Walter, who performed brilliantly. Walter dominated the proceedings and claimed three crucial wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett also made valu♉able contributions with the ball, taking one wick𝔍et each.
Chasing a target of 163 runs, Brisbane Heat showcased a commendable batting display, ultimately securing victory with 163/4 in 18.1 overs. Matt Renshaw played a pivotal role, scoring 49 runs off 37 balls, while Sam Billings and Walter provided crucial support with 40 and 30 runs, respect🅰ively.
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Melbourne Renegades’ bowlers struggled to contain the Heat’s batters, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman being the most successful, claiming two wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. In the end, Brisbane Heat emerged victorious, winning the match by 6 wicketཧs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Tall Paul delivers with bat and ball! 🏏
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
No one in Australia is better to watch then Fraser-Mcgurk. Easily the most talented young batter in the country. His potential doesn’✨t actually have a ceiling. 🐓
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32)
Players to take 3+ wickets & hit 3+ sixes in the one game
Marcus Stoinis
Jack Wildermuth
PAUL WALTER
— Swamp (@sirswampthing)
Soaring in Melbourne 🔥
— Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL)
Not our night.
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL)
I'll be very surprised if Paul Walter doesn't represent England very soon.
— Vignesh Bharadwaj (@VBharadwaj31)
Some game for Paul Walter in the BBL – 3-27 with the ball before whacking 30* off 15 at the death.
— Yas Rana (@Yas_Wisden)
ꦦPaul Walter for England ? He would be perfect on the West Indies slower pitches.
— Chris (@ChrisWorth1)
Paul Walter you beautaaaayyyy
— Zane (@nufczane_)
Big fan of Paul Walter
— Mike Johnson (@mikes_mail_)
Paul Walter, like Ben Cutting, but good.
— Triggy (@spankee)
Theꦉ player of the match is (Tall) Paul Walter for his 3/27💞 + 30* (15) 🔥
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket)
Paul Walter is bowlꦍing like a demon in the Big Bash
— Rhys Knott (@wrhys_writes)
Paul Walter Supremacy 🔥
Very good player, will come good in this year’s BBL with the me𝓡diocre squads, might struggle v Perth may🐠be
3/27 with the ball , 30(15)* with the bat
— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk)
Paul Walter what an addit✨ion to this Heat side. And tbh they are using him better than his original Manchester originals team
— Archer (@poserarcher)
