The Melbourne Renegades produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Perth Scorchers With four wickets in the 26th over Big Boss League (BBL) 2025-26 at Perth Stadium. After opting to bowl first, the visitors restricted the Scorchers to a modest total and calmly chased it down. Ollie PeakeHe was named the Player of the Match.
Perth Scorchers are struggling after a shaky start
Asked to bat first, Perth Scorchers never settled at the crease and were bundled out for 127 in 19.2 overs. With the early wickets losing their momentum Find Allen and Cooper Connolly to go cheap, to put pressure on the middle order. Mitchell Marsh Carey tried to stabilize the innings with 27-25 balls, while Aaron Hardie steadied the innings between regular wickets, reducing 44 to 40.
Ashton Turner and Jhye Richardson introduced short cameras, but the lack of boundaries and continued partnership came at a cost. Perth lost their last five wickets for minimal runs, highlighting the Renegades’ stifling in the second half of the innings.
Melbourne Renegades bowlers set the tone
Melbourne Renegades’ bowling attack was clinical led by them Gurinder SandhuHe tore through the Scorchers’ batting with figures of 4 for 28 in his four overs. Jason Behrendorff He was equally impressive with the new ball, conceding just 11 runs from three overs while taking the key wicket. Hasan Khan Perth chipped away at Hardie with two scalps, ensuring he never took control of the shots despite Hardie’s resistance.
Ollie Peake leads the Renegades’ thrilling chase
Chasing 128, the Renegades took a cautious approach on the tough Perth surface. Josh Brown He gave them an early boost by hitting 22 off 14 balls, but at intervals the wicketkeepers kept the contest alive. Mohammad Rizvan and Tim Seifert Tried to steady the innings but the Scorchers’ bowlers ensured that the pace required was never too comfortable.
The turning point has come Ollie PeakeHe played a mature and composed knock of 42 off 30 balls. Mixing patience with timely boundaries, Peake drove the Renegades into the middle overs and took the pressure off the lower order. Will Sutherland Melbourne provided useful support as they reached the target in 20 overs with four wickets in hand.
for Perth, Joel Paris Turner was outstanding, conceding just seven runs in two overs while impressing with a rare finish that took a wicket for just one run. However, erratic spells from the rest of the attack allowed the Renegades to continue chasing the target as they sealed a four-wicket victory.
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