BBL 13 (Game 36) – Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars
In a highly charged derby at Marvel Stadium, the Melbourne Renegades secured a significant victory over their rivals, the Melbourne Stars, with an impressive chase of 138 runs. Earlier in the game, the Marvel Stadium bid farewell to hometown hero and former Renegades captain, Aaron Finch, in an emotional moment aswell.
Opting to bowl first, the Renegades capitalized on the pitch conditions, with Akeal Hosein and Kane Richardson leading a disciplined bowling attack. Despite starts from Thomas Rogers, Beau Webster, and Glenn Maxwell, the Stars struggled to build partnerships, and it was Hilton Cartwright’s gritty knock that propelled them to a modest total of 137 for 8.
In response, the Renegades came out with guns blazing in the first 10 overs of their innings, ensuring a smooth chase and securing a win in their final game of BBL 13. Shaun Marsh, with an unbeaten 64*, anchored the innings alongside the exciting young talent, Jake Fraser-McGurk, who contributed a blistering 42. Although Fraser-McGurk fell during the Power Surge, the Renegades, with a less than run-a-ball requirement, maintained control. Marsh’s experience and composure guided them to victory, marking only their second win in what has been a challenging season.
In what turned out to be an emotional yet triumphant farewell for Aaron Finch, the Renegades ended the season with celebration, showcasing a spirited all-round performance. As Finch bows out as a winner, the Renegades’ rejoice in them setting the stage early, and their batters delivering when it mattered, leaving the Stars with a challenging path ahead to secure a playoff spot.
Chief Scores :
Melbourne Stars – 137 for 8 in 20 overs (Hilton Cartwright 38, Beau Webster 29, Tom Rogers 23, Kane Richardson 2 for 17, Akeal Hosein 2 for 18, Adam Zampa 1 for 27)
Melbourne Renegades 139 for 4 in 17.2 overs (Shaun Marsh 64*, Jake Fraser-McGurk 42, Jonathan Wells 14*, Nathan Coulter-Nile 2 for 25, Joel Paris 1 for 20, Scott Boland 1 for 27)
