26th encounter Major League Soccer 2024-25 he saw Melbourne Renegades has passed the edge Perth Scorchers With 4 wickets in a nail-biting finish at Optus Stadium in Perth. Skipper Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers It was an exceptional all-round performance that guided the Renegades to a deserved victory.
Perth Scorchers are struggling to post a competitive total
After winning the toss, Melbourne Renegades picked up the trophy for the first time and put the Scorchers under early pressure. Perth Scorchers posted a modest total of 147/8 in 20 overs. Struggled against a top-order disciplined Renegades bowling attack, only Aaron Hardie Steady 34 off 34 ball management with three boundaries. It was a real standout for the Scorchers Ashton Agarcame in as a lower-order batter and smashed an unbeaten 51 off 30 balls, including a single four and four powerful sixes.
Adam Zampa He was the pick of the Renegades bowlers, finishing with figures of 3/27 in 4 overs. Sutherland and Rogers each scored two goals Kane Richardson claimed one. Their combined efforts restricted the Scorchers to a low total.
Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers shine in the chase
Melbourne Renegades’ chase got off to a shaky start with the Scorchers’ pacers. Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorffand Jhye Richardson strikes early. The Renegades were in trouble, losing wickets regularly. However, Sutherland steadied the innings with a captain’s knock of 70 runs off 45 balls that 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, scoring 49 off 31 balls, laced with four fours and three sixes and was not out. Sutherland and Rogers combined to ensure the Renegades crossed the finish line at 150/6 in 19.4 overs with four wickets to spare.
The Scorchers’ bowlers batted valiantly to defend a modest total. Morris, Behrendorff and Jhye picked up two wickets each, with Morris being particularly economical. But their efforts were not enough to match the brilliance of Sutherland and Rogers. Rogers was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance, which included two wickets and a crucial 49-run knock. His contributions with both bat and ball were instrumental in the Renegades’ victory, keeping their campaign alive in the Major Premier League 2024-25.
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Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
#Melbournerenegades thank you
— Lucas 🔴🟠🔴 (@LucasDaAnalyzer) January 7, 2025
Melbourne Renegades Make Great Comeback Against Perth Scorchers After 4 Wickets for 10 Runs.
They successfully chased down 148 runs in 19.4 overs and won by 4 wickets.
Captain Will Sutherland scored 70 runs off 45 balls and Tom Rogers scored 49* off 31 balls.@BBL pic.twitter.com/Un9zgsv6Ha
— THE ALLROUNDER (@TheAllr0under) January 7, 2025
Melbourne Renegades won by 4 Wickets. A Great Match Winning Performance. Bow Will Sutherland 2/22 & 70(45) and Tom Rogers 2/39 & 49*(31) (Man of the Match). Fantastic Magic Adam Zampa 3/27.@RenegadesBBL#BBL14 #PSvMR @will_suth12
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 7, 2025
Every pursuit should be treated like this! No target is too big when you play your shots with sensitivity. Fantastic chase by Melbourne Renegades!@RenegadesBBL #BBL #BBL2024
— Kaptaan (@chaijeeevi) January 7, 2025
I DIE FOR THE MELBOURNE RENEGADES.
THE TATTOO WILL BE OF SUTHERLAND’S FACE.
— Loz (@Lozzemarine) January 7, 2025
After being 5-44 @RenegadesBBL Follow the Scorchers in Perth 😳#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/CRWukEwY7D
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2025
Melbourne Renegades beat Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets 🏏#cricket #BBL14 #MelbourneRenegades pic.twitter.com/2zM2uUn8U5
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 7, 2025
Being a Perth Scorchers and Fremantle Dockers fan is rough…
— alyssa⁸¹🧡🏆 (@alyssaa_81) January 7, 2025
Amazing game in BBL!
Melbourne Renegades were 10/4 in 4.3 overs chasing 148 runs against Perth Scorchers.
Will Sutherland 70 (45)
Tom Rogers 49*(31)The duo gives them the power to win! 🙌
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 7, 2025
Unreal suffocation by the Perth scorchers #BBL #CricketTwitter
— Mayukhroy (@Mayukhroy9) January 7, 2025
