The 26th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 saw the Melbourne Renegades edge past the Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets in a nail-biting finish at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Skipper Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers showcased exceptional all-round performance??s, guiding the Renegades to a well-earned victory.

Perth Scorchers struggle to post a competitive total

After winning the toss, the Melbourne Renegades opted to bowl first, putting the Scorchers under pressure early on. The Perth Scorchers managed a modest total of 147/8 in their 20 overs. The top-order struggled against a disciplined Renegades bowling attack, with only Aaron Hardie managing a steady 34 off 34 balls with three boundaries. The real standout for the Scorchers was Ashton Agar, who came in as a lower-order batter and smashed?? an unbeaten 51 off 30 balls, including a solitary four and four towering sixes.

Adam Zampa was the pick of the Renegades bowlers, finishing with figures of 3/27 in his four-over spell. Sutherland and Rogers chipped in with two wickets each, while Kane Richardson claimed one. Their?? combined efforts restricted the Scorchers to a below-p??ar total.

Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers shine in the chase

The Melbourne Renegades’ chase began shakily, with the Scorchersā€?pacers Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff, and Jhye Richardson striking early. The Renegades found themselves in trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Sutherland steadied the innings with a captainā€™s knock of 70 runs ?off 45 balls, which included five fours and three sixes. His aggressive yet calculated approach kept the Renegades in the hunt. Rogers played a crucial role in the lower order, contributing a match-winning 49 off 31 balls, laced with four fours and three sixes and remained not out. Together, Sutherland and Rogers ensured the Renegades crossed the finish line with just four wickets to spare, scoring 150/6 in 19.4 overs.

The Scorchersā€?bowlers fought valiantly to defend the modest total. Morris, Behrendorff, and Jhye each picked up two wickets, with Morris being particularly economical. However, their efforts were not enough to counter the brilliance of Sutherland and Rogers. For his outstanding all-round performance, which included two wickets and a crucial 49-run knock, Rogers was adjudged Player of the Match. His contributions with both bat and ball were pivotal in the Renegades’ victory, keeping their campaign alive in the Big Bash League 2024-25.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:Ā 

#Melbournerenegades Thankyou

— Lucas šŸ”“šŸŸ šŸ”“ (@LucasDaAnalyzer) January 7, 2025

Melbourne Renegade?s Wonderful Comeback? After 4 Wicket Down In 10 Runs Against Perth Scorchers.

They Success??fully Chased Down 148 Runs in 19.4 overs & won by 4 wickets.

Captain Will Sutherland Scored Brilliant 70 Runs in 45 Balls & Tom Rogers Scored 49* Runs in 31 Balls.@BBL pic.twitter.com/Un9zgsv6Ha

— THE ALLROUNDER (@TheAllr0under) January 7, 2025

Melbourne Renegades won by 4 Wickets. Magnificent Match Winning Performance. Take a Bow Will Sutherland 2/22 & 70(45) and Tom Rogers 2/39 & 49*(31) [Player of the Match]. Fantastic spell Adam Zampa 3/27.@RenegadesBBL#BBL14 #PSvMR @will_suth12

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 7, 2025

This is how every chase should be approached! No target is too big when you play your innings with sensibility. Fantastic chase by Melbourne Renegades!@RenegadesBBL #BBL #BBL2024

— Kaptaan (@chaijeeevi) January 7, 2025

I WOULD DIE FOR THE MELBOURNE RENEGADES.

TATTOO WILL SUTHERLAND'S FACE ON MY BACK.

— Loz (@Lozzemarine) January 7, 2025

After being 5-44, the @RenegadesBBL chase down the Scorchers in Perth šŸ˜³#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/CRWukEwY7D

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2025

Melbourne Renegades defeated Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets šŸ#Cricket #BBL14 #MelbourneRenegades pic.twitter.com/2zM2uUn8U5

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 7, 2025

Being.a Perth scorchers fan and Fremantle dockers fan is rough ā€?/p>

— alyssaāøĀ¹šŸ§”šŸ?(@alyssaa_81) January 7, 2025

Incredible game in the BBL!

Melbourne Renegades were 10/??4 in 4.3 overs wh??ile chasing 148 runs against Perth Scorchers.

Will Sutherland 70 (45)
Tom Rogers 49*(31)

The duo powers them to a victory! šŸ™Œ

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 7, 2025

Unreal choke by Perth scorchers #BBL #CricketTwitter

— Mayukh roy (@Mayukhroy9) January 7, 2025

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In an encounter between the Perth Scorchers and the Melbourne Renegades at the Perth Stadium during the 26th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25, Kane Richardsonā€™s superb delivery was one of the highlights of the first innings. The Renegadesā€?medium-fast bowler produced a moment of brilliance to dismiss Perth Scorchersā€?captain Ashton Turner.

Kane Richardson’s masterful delivery sends Ashton Turner packingĀ 

It was the 7th over of the Perth Scorchersā€?innings when Richardson came in to bowl to Turner. On a good length, the ball nipped back?? into the right-handed Turner, who had no choice but to go for an ambitious drive. However, with his feet barely moving, Turner left a sizable gap between bat and pad, and the ball crashed into the stumps, leaving Turner stunned. The Scorchersā€?skipper was out for just 8 runs off 13 balls, and the Renegades had their fourth wicket of the match.

Here is the video:

The 'Gades quicks are taking control in Perth!#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/6GEZlXk562

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2025

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Adam Zampa shines with the ball for the Melbourne Renegades

Perth Scorchers were asked to bat first and managed to post a total of 147 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. The team struggled with the bat, with only a few notable contributions. Ashton Agar was the standout performer, scoring a valiant 51 runs off 30 balls, helping his team reach a competitive total in the first innings. The Melbourne Renegadesā€?bowling attack was led by Adam Zampa?, who put on an impressive performance. Zampa was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets and providing the much-needed breakthroughs to keep the Scorchers under control.

Teams on opposite ends of the standings

Both teams entered the match with different forms. The Perth Scorchers, sitting fifth on the points table with 6 points, have struggled with consistency, suffering a 4-wicket defeat to the Sydney Thunder in their previous match. On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades were just below them in sixth place, with 4 points, and were reeling from three consecutive losses, including a 5-wicket defeat to the Melbourne Stars in their last outing. This match w?as crucial for both teams to bounce back and gain some momentum in the competition.

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The 26th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 sets the stage for an exciting showdown between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium in Perth.

The Scorchers, currently fifth on the table with 6 points, have struggled to find consistency, suffering a 4-wicket defeat to the Sydney Thunder in their previous outing. Meanwhile, the Renegades sit just below them at sixth place with 4 points, reeling from three consecutive losses, including a 5-wicket defeat against Melbourne Stars in their most recent match.

Match Details: BBL|14, SCO vs REN

• Date and Time: January 7: 8:15 am GMT / 4:15 pm local/ 1:45 pm IST
• Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth

Optus Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Optus Stadium is expected to offer lateral movement and extra bounce, favouring fast bowlers initially. However, as the game unfolds, the bounce may lessen, making it easier for batters to play thei??r shots. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first to take advantage of the early seam movement

SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Finn Allen
• Batters: Ashton Turner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell
• All-rounders: Will Sutherland, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff, Matthew Kelly

SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Ashton Turner (c), Will Sutherland (vc)
Choice 2: Tim Seifert (c), Finn Allen (vc)

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SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Thomas Stewart Rogers, La??nce Mor??ris, Andrew Tye, Kane Richardson

SCO vs REN Dream11 Team for todayā€™s match (January 7, 8:15 am GMT):

Squads:

Melbourne Renegades: Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jonathan W??ells, Laurie Evans, Will Sutherland (c), Xavier Crone, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa, Marcus Ha??????????????????????????rris, Fergus O Neill, Kane Richardson

Perth Scorchers: Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Asht??on Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Spoors, Matth??ew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Jhye Richardson

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Perth Scorchers are set to face Melbourne Renegades in Match 15 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 at Perth Stadium on Tuesday.

Having secured victories in two out of thre??e games, the Scorchers are in good form, while the Renegades are still seeking their first win, having lost all four of their previous contests.

Big Bash League 2023-24, Match 15:

• Date and time: December 26, 2023, 10:15 am GMT | 03:45 pm IST | 06:15 pm local
• Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Perth Stadium Pitch Report:

Perth Stadium offers a cond??ucive environment for fast bowlers who appreciate the enhanced advantage of increased pace and bounce on its sturdy surface. However, it is important to highlight that spinners have demonstrated equal effectiveness, as indicated by the marginal differences in bowling averages and strike rates between the two bowling styles. The distinctive conditions at Perth Stadium thus create a well-balanced challenge for both fast and spin bowlers, enhancing the diversity of the game.

SCO vs RED Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Josh Inglis
• Batters: Jonathan Wells, Zak Crawley, Jake Fraser-McGurk
• All-rounders: Will Sutherland, Aaron Hardie
• Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff, Andrew Tye, Jhye Richardson

SCO vs RED Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Aaron Hardie (c), Jason Behrendorff (vc)
Choice 2: Jhye Richa?rds??on (c), Quinton de Kock (vc)

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SCO vs RED Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Aaro??n Finch, Ashton Agar, Mujeeb?? Ur Rahman, Kane Richardson

SCO vs RED Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 26, 10:15 am GMT):

Squads:

Perth Scorchers: Stephen Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Zak Crawley, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Hamish McKenzie, Jason Behrendorff, Sam Whiteman, Matt?hew Kelly

Melbourne Renegades: Joe Clarke, Quinton de Kock (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nic Maddinson (c), Jonathan Wells, Shaun Marsh, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O’ Neill, Peter Siddle

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