Match Details
Date & Time:
2nd Jan 2025, 1:45 PM
Match Number:
Match 20
Match Results:
STR Won By 5 wickets
Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers
REN vs STR T20 Match 20, Big Bash League, 2024/25 - Match Info
Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets
Player of the match
Chris Lynn - STR
Match Summary
Player of the Match
142/9 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Josh Brown
66(41)
Jacob Bethell
21(21)
Henry Thornton
3-22(4)
Jamie Overton
2-30(4)
143/5 (17.1 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Chris Lynn
88(51)
D'Arcy Short
27(20)
Adam Zampa
2-29(4)
Tom Rogers
2-31(4)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
REN
STR
Right then, that is it from the game. A convincing victory for the Adelaide Strikers! The Big Bash League action continues as we have a double header on Friday, the 3rd of January. It will be between the Brisbane Heat versus the Sydney Sixers at 12.35 pm IST (7.05 am GMT) and Perth Scorchers versus the Sydney Thunder at 3.45 pm IST (10.15 am GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Chris Lynn is the Player of the Match. He says that his team needed a strong start and was fortunate to capitalize on a couple of opportunities that benefitted them. Adds that he was focusing on maximizing the powerplay and the pitch was in favor of the batters. He praised the bowlers for their excellent performance and highlighted the team's desire to finish the game swiftly. Lastly, he noted that while it isn't necessary to bowl eight overs of leg spin, having multiple options within the squad is beneficial.
Earlier in the game, the Melbourne Renegades scored 142, thanks to a strong bowling performance from the Adelaide Strikers. Initially, the Renegades looked set to score over 160, with Josh Brown leading the charge and scoring 66 runs. However, after a solid partnership with Bethell, they suffered a collapse, losing six wickets by the 15th over. Brendan Doggett and Henry Thornton were the standout bowlers for the Strikers, maintaining a low run rate and taking crucial wickets, while Overton and Pope also contributed with two wickets each. Cameron Boyce added a wicket as well.
The Strikers encountered a minor hiccup with the quick dismissals of James Bazley and Jake Weatherald. However, Ollie Pope and skipper Alex Ross demonstrated resilience, with Ross ultimately guiding the team home, sealing the win in the 18th over. Melbourne Renegades bowlers struggled to break the opening stand and that is what cost them the game.
A sensational display of batting as the Adelaide Strikers bounced back from a three game losing streak to secure a five-wicket victory! It was all Chris Lynn show at the Docklands Stadium, Melbourne! Lynn opened the innings with intent, propelling the Strikers to a solid start. His fifty came at a blistering pace, while D’Arcy Short complimented him with a steady knock. Together, they forged a formidable partnership of 104 runs, with Short contributing 27 before Lynn departed for an impressive 88 runs from 51 balls!
143/5 (17.1)
Over 18
1lb
Jamie Overton*
2 (3)
Alex Ross
6 (9)
Jacob Bethell
1/20 (3.1)
STR
143/5
1lb
17.1
Jacob Bethell to Jamie Overton ,That's it! Flatter and down leg. Jamie Overton looks to tuck it but wears it on his pads as the ball rolls towards short fine. They collect a leg bye. The fielder throws it towards the batter's end who makes a run out attempt but the replays shows that he was well in. Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets!
Over 17
0
1
1lb
1
W
1
Alex Ross*
6 (9)
Jamie Overton
2 (2)
Tom Rogers
2/31 (4)
STR
142/5
0
16.6
Tom Rogers to Alex Ross ,Short, on off, Alex Ross pulls it but mistimes it to the fielder at mid on.
1
16.5
Tom Rogers to Jamie Overton ,Back of a length, on off, Jamie Overton tugs it to mid-wicket for one. Scores level now.
1lb
16.4
Tom Rogers to Alex Ross ,Bowls it down leg, Alex Ross looks to pull it but gets a blow on his body as the ball rolls towards the on side. They cross for a leg bye.
1
16.3
Tom Rogers to Jamie Overton ,Short, on leg, Jamie Overton helps it fine for one.
Jamie Overton walks in.
OUT
O Pope
12 (10)
c J Bethell b T Rogers
Wkt
#5
4s/6s
0 / 1
SR
120
W
16.2
Tom Rogers to Ollie Pope ,OUT! TAKEN! Ollie Pope departs! Short, on off, Ollie Pope moves forward and looks to pull it but mistimes his stroke. The ball goes in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Jacob Bethell settles under it and completes the catch.
1
16.1
Tom Rogers to Alex Ross ,Fuller one, on off, Alex Ross pushes it to point for one.
Over 16
3
1
2
0
1
1
Alex Ross*
5 (6)
Ollie Pope
12 (9)
Jacob Bethell
1/20 (3)
STR
138/4
3
15.6
Jacob Bethell to Alex Ross ,Fuller one, outside off, Alex Ross reverse sweeps it through short third for three runs. Just 5 needed now.
1
15.5
Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope ,Lands it on off, Ollie Pope pushes it to covers for one.
2
15.4
Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope ,Full, outside off, Ollie Pope drives it through covers for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.
0
15.3
Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope ,Short, down leg, Ollie Pope looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.
1
15.2
Jacob Bethell to Alex Ross ,Full, on off, Alex Ross taps it to mid off for one more.
1
15.1
Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope ,Short, on off, Ollie Pope punches it to mid off for one.
Over 15
0
0
1
1
0
W
Alex Ross*
1 (4)
Ollie Pope
8 (5)
Adam Zampa
2/29 (4)
STR
130/4
0
14.6
Adam Zampa to Alex Ross ,Full, on off, Alex Ross eases it to short covers.
0
14.5
Adam Zampa to Alex Ross ,Slower one, on off, Alex Ross taps it to covers.
1
14.4
Adam Zampa to Ollie Pope ,Flatter one, angling in, Ollie Pope fends it to point for one.
1
14.3
Adam Zampa to Alex Ross ,Short, on off, Alex Ross punches it to covers for one.
0
14.2
Adam Zampa to Alex Ross ,Full, on off, Alex Ross blocks it back.
Alex Ross walks in.
OUT
J Weatherald
3 (8)
lbw b A Zampa
Wkt
#4
4s/6s
0 / 0
SR
37.50
W
14.1
Adam Zampa to Jake Weatherald ,OUT! LBW! Quicker one, on middle, Jake Weatherald looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Jake Weatherald refers. Ultra Edge shows a flat line and Ball Tracking shows that it was clipping the bails. The umpire call stands OUT!
Over 14
6
0
0
1
0
wd
0
Ollie Pope*
7 (4)
Jake Weatherald
3 (7)
Will Sutherland
0/30 (3)
STR
128/3
6
13.6
Will Sutherland to Ollie Pope ,SIX! Well played! Will Sutherland errs his line down leg, Ollie Pope uses the pace of the ball and flicks it over backward square leg for a biggie.
0
13.5
Will Sutherland to Ollie Pope ,Length, on off, Ollie Pope blocks it back.
0
13.4
Will Sutherland to Ollie Pope ,Edged and dropped! Full, outside off, Ollie Pope looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries to the right of the keeper who dives and drops it.
1
13.3
Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald ,Fuller one, on off, Jake Weatherald flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
0
13.2
Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald ,Length, on off, Jake Weatherald blocks it back.
wd
13.2
Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald ,Wide! Down the leg side, Jake Weatherald looks to flick it but misses.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
STR vs REN
*Last 3 years
4
No. of Matches
2
STR
2
REN
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 18
1
Runs 1
over 17
1
W
1
1
1
0
Runs 4
over 16
1
1
0
2
1
3
Runs 8
over 15
W
0
1
1
0
0
Runs 2
over 14
0
wd
0
1
0
0
6
Runs 8
Venue/Pitch Details
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Batting Friendly
2nd Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
164
1st Batting Average
178
Highest Score Chased
20
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
35%
2nd Batting
65%
Wicket Split
Pacer
66.67% | 150W
Spin
33.33% | 75W
Match Officals
Umpire:
Eloise Sheridan (AUS), Shawn Craig (AUS)
Third Umpire:
Phillip Gillespie (AUS)
Match Referee:
Bob Stratford (AUS)
