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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 theওir 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 valuable contributions with the ball, taking o🌃ne wicket e🎀ach.
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 an🍰d Walter provided crucial support with 40 and 30 runs, respectively.
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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 H🍌eat emerged victorious, winning the match by 6 wickets.
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)
Paul Walte✨r 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 (@dyna_mikeJ)
Paul Walter, like Ben Cutting, but good.
— Triggy (@spankee)
The player of the matꦇch is (Tall) Paul Walter𒆙 for his 3/27 + 30* (15) 🔥
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket)
Paul Walter is bowling like a demon in the Big Bౠash
— Rhys Knott (@wrhys_writes)
Paul Walter Supremacy 🔥
Very good player, will come good in this year’s BBL with the mediocre squads, migꦑht struggle v Perth maybe
3/27 with the ball , 30(15)* with the bat
— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk)
Paul Walter what an a🍎ddition to this Heat side. And tbh they are uܫsing him better than his original Manchester originals team
— Archer (@poserarcher)
