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Melbourne Renegades kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling three-wicket win Brisbane Heat at Docklands Stadium in match 38 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s brilliant 95 off 46 balls proved to be the match-winning performance as the Renegades chased down a target of 197 with two overs to spare, knocking Brisbane Heat out of the tournament.
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The Heat posted a formidable 196/4 after being sent in to bat. The innings was boosted by contributions from Jack Wood (45 off 27) and Tom Alsop (42 off 26), both showing their ability to clear the ropes. Matt Renshaw chipped in with a brisk 40 off 22, while Nathan McSweeney anchored the top order with 29 runs. Max Bryant’s late flourish (12 off 5) added crucial runs to the scoreboard.
For the Renegades, Adam Zampa (4-0-29-2) and Callum Stow (4-0-31-2) excelled with the ball, providing key breakthroughs to keep the target within reach.
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The Renegades started their chase aggressively, with Josh Brown smashing 32 off 11 balls to give the team a good start. However, it was Jake Fraser-McGurk who stole the show with an impressive 95, with five fours and eight towering sixes. His knock kept the Renegades in check despite a flurry of wickets at the other end.
Lower-order contributions from Fergus O’Neill (16 off 6) and Thomas Stewart Rogers (2 off 2) helped the Renegades cross the finish line with 12 balls remaining.
For Brisbane Heat, Paul Walter (4-0-23-2) was the most economical bowler while Spencer Johnson and Michael Neser took two wickets each but struggled to contain the Renegades attack.
result
The Renegades won by three wickets, securing two vital points. With this win, the Will Sutherland-led side remain in contention for the finals as the Heat’s journey in the 2024-25 BBL comes to an end.
