In their last Big Bash League clash in 2024, the Melbourne Renegades edged out the Perth Scorchers with a 2-wicket victory. The Scorchers batted first, putting up 143 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. The Renegades successfully chased down the target to claim the win.
Perth Scorchers:
Perth Scorchers suffered a loss against Sydney Thunder in the 22nd match of the 2024 Big Bash League. Batting first, the Scorchers posted a solid 177/4, with Finn Allen smashing 68 runs and Cooper Connolly contributing an unbeaten 43. Lance Morris impressed with the ball, taking 3 wickets, while Andrew Tye chipped in with 1.
Sydney Thunder faced a challenging chase but pulled through in the final over. David Warner scored 49, and Matthew Gilkes added 43, setting the foundation for the victory. Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 39* off 19 balls sealed the game, earning him the Player of the Match award. Chris Green and Tom Andrews also made notable contributions, taking 3 and 1 wickets, respectively. Sydney Thunder won the match by 4 wickets.
Melbourne Renegades:
The Melbourne Renegades faced a defeat against the Melbourne Stars in their last Big Bash League match (23rd match) of 2024. Batting first, the Renegades put up a total of 168/7, with standout performances from Jacob Bethell, who scored 49, and Jonathan Wells, who added 45. Gurinder Sandhu shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets, while Tom Rogers claimed 1.
The Stars didn’t have an easy chase, but thanks to Ben Duckett’s impressive 67 and Marcus Stoinis’s solid 48, they reached the target in 19.4 overs with 5 wickets to spare. Duckett’s performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Joel Paris and Peter Siddle each took 2 wickets for the Stars, sealing their 5-wicket victory.