BBL|14 (Twitter Reactions): Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers lead Melbourne Renegades to thrilling final win over Perth Scorchers



The 26th match of the Big Bash League 2024-25 saw the Melbourne Renegades edge beyond the Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets in a nail-biting finish at the Optus Stadium in Perth. pattern Will Sutherland i Tom Rogers showed outstanding performances all around, guiding the Renegades to a well-deserved victory.

Perth Scorchers struggle to post a competitive total

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

Adam Zampa he 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 sub-par total.

Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers shine in the chase

The Melbourne Renegades’ chase got off to a shaky start, with the Scorchers on pace Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorffi Jhye Richardson shocking early The Renegades found themselves in trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Sutherland anchored the innings with a captain’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, with four fours and three sixes and was 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 Scorchers bowlers fought valiantly to defend the modest total. Morris, Behrendorff and Jhye picked up two wickets, with Morris particularly economical. However, their efforts were not enough to counter the brilliance of Sutherland and Rogers. For his excellent all-round performance, which included two wickets and a crucial 49-run knock, Rogers was named Player of the Match. His contributions with both bat and ball were instrumental in the Renegades’ victory, keeping their 2024-25 Big Bash League campaign alive.

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