New Delhi: Australia’s Big Bash League, season 13, has started to heat up as the race for the playoffs has started to pick up the pace with every passing match.
Melbourne Renegades, the only team who was unable to register a single win in the season so far, has finally been able to open their account as they registered an emphatic win against the Adelaide Strikers to jump two spots up at number six in the points table.
In match number 18 of the season, Melbourne Renegades took on the Adelaide Strikers at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne in a bid to register their first win of the season.
The Adelaide Strikers skipper, Matthew Short, won the toss and opted to bat first.
Strikers’ start was not ideal as they lost their skipper, Matthew Short (8), early in the innings.
D Arcy Short (54) and Chris Lynn (56), then led the Strikers revival as they added 82 runs for the second wicket.
Chris Lynn at his brilliant best ⭐
Check out full highlights of his 56 (34) on the Big Bash app: https://t.co/qnxPFrYYDE. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/USvuRSy4dj
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
Jamie Overton (29*) and Harry Nielsen (17*), then gave the finishing touches to end the Striker’s innings at 177 for 6 in 20 overs.
In the slot and smashed for six 💪
Don’t bowl there to Jamie Overton. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/MYr5dAEHdC
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the best bowler for the Renegades, with his impressive spell of 3 for 20 in four overs.
The Power Surge continues to bring wickets in #BBL13.
Chris Lynn falls after making 56 from 34 balls, and Mujeeb has his second! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/N3l67hDgQs
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
In reply, Renegades also lost their first wicket quickly, as Quinton de Kock (0), departed in the very first over itself.
Joe Clarke (28*), along with Jake Fraser McGurk, then started to rebuild the Renegades innings but had to retire due to a hamstring issue with just 47 on the board.
Thoughts with Joe Clarke who has had to retire hurt 🙏 #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/A4iyKzChp7
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
Jake Fraser McGurk (70) and Shaun Marsh (54), then continued the onslaught on the Strikers bowling unit, ensuring the match going in the Renegade’s way.
That’s how you bring up a milestone! Superb hitting from Jake Fraser-McGurk on his way to 70 off 37 balls. @BKTtires #GoldenMoment #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/B1antoXHpB
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
Strikers tried making a comeback with quick wickets, but Joe Clark made his way back on the crease, and Renegades eventually came out on top with four wickets to spare.
David Payne was the most successful bowler for the strikers with his spell of 3 for 36.
Gone first ball 😲
It’s a golden duck for Quinton de Kock. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/nhy2G2wlmM
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
Check out the complete points table below:
SOS 🤩
6, 6, 4. How good! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/N0UObIGzuW
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 29, 2023
| S.no | Teams | M | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1 | Brisbane Heat | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +1.94 |
| 2 | Perth Scorchers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +1.70 |
| 3 | Sydney Sixers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +0.16 |
| 4 | Melbourne Stars | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -1.64 |
| 5 | Adelaide Strikers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.10 |
| 6 | Melbourne Renegades | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -0.38 |
| 7 | Sydney Thunders | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.31 |
| 8 | Hobart Hurricanes | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -0.58 |
