Match 15, Melbourne, December 29, 2019, 01:40 PM
Adelaide Strikers
155/6(20ov)
Melbourne Renegades
137/8(20ov)
Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Renegades by 18 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Rashid Khan
Commentry
Earlier in the evening, Adelaide Strikers' batting failed to get going at the death after a rollicking start provided by Philip Salt in the Powerplay. They managed a below par total at this venue but then their bowlers turned up. Melbourne Renegades were not allowed to score freely in the first six overs but since the asking rate wasn't much, the pair of Shaun Marsh and Aaron Finch combined to keep the touring team at bay.
Another excellent game of T20 and Adelaide Strikers have emerged victorious to keep their undefeated run going this season. Melbourne Renegades will be crestfallen at the moment. They were going on nicely at one stage when Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh were together for a partnership. But the wily leg spinner, Rashid Khan broke through the defense of SOS and then through an outstanding piece of fielding, the Afghan ran Finchy out. The 13th over turned out to be the game turning one where three wickets fell and completely derailed the Renegades run chase.
19.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Superb catch by Philip Salt in the deep and the ADELAIDE STRIKERS HAVE WON by 18 runs! Full ball on middle and leg, Richardson hits it hard towards the long on region. The ball almost goes the distance but Philip Salt on the fence takes a superb catch, getting up on his toes and doing brilliantly to maintain his balance. He just about manages to stay on the field and completes the catch. Sums up the fielding efforts of the Strikers throughout the match and they will be very happy with it.
19.5
1
On the pads, flicked towards the leg side for a single.
19.4
2
Yorker again, on off. Driven down to long off for a couple.
19.3
.
Yorker on middle and off, Webster looks to dig it out but misses and the ball hits his boot.
19.2
1
Very full ball on off, Richardson scoops it towards cover and the ball falls just short of Rashid who collects it on the bounce. Single taken.
Kane Richardson makes his way out. 23 needed of 5 balls.
19.1
W
OUT! BOWLED! Valente delivers a peach and Boyce has been sent packing. Final nail in the coffin maybe for the Renegades. Yorker on off, Boyce looks to shuffle and scoop but misses. The ball crashes into the off pole and Boyce has to return to the dugout. The Renegades need 23 off 5 now with a new man coming in. Miracle needed!
Cameron Valente to bowl the final over of the game. 3-0-32-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Wes Agar 20/2(4)
18.6
.
Awesome bowling by Agar as he finishes the over with a yorker. Webster shuffles and looks to go for the paddle scoop but misses. 23 needed off the last over!
18.5
.
Again a yorker on off, Webster looks to jam it out but misses.
18.4
1
Brilliant yorker on off, Boyce jams it out towards point for one.
18.3
1
Again Agar goes full, Webster pushes it down the ground towards mid on for one.
18.2
1
This time Boyce shuffles across too early and Agar again bowls it wide on off. Boyce looks to go hard on the off side but the ball is sliced towards the third man region. One run taken.
18.1
.
Starts with a full delivery outside off, Boyce looks to smash it over cover but misses.
Wes Agar to bowl the penultimate over. 3-0-17-2, his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
2
6
4
1
1
Peter Siddle 33/0(4)
17.6
.
Full and outside off, Webster swings hard but misses. 26 needed from the final 2.
17.5
2
Full and around off, Webster drills it straight down the ground and before the long on fielder can get to the ball, the batters take a couple.
17.4
6
SIX! But what an effort from the deep square leg fielder. A short ball on middle, Webster this time swivels and pulls it over deep square leg. The fielder there runs to his right and leaps to take the catch. He does so but his momentum takes him towards the ropes. He realizes that and loops the ball to another fielder. However, the fielder is not sure if that is a clean catch and the third umpire has been called on. While taking the catch, the fielder put his legs on the rope so six it is.
17.3
4
FOUR! Superbly hit! Full ball on off, Webster slams it over mid on for a boundary. Important one, this.
17.2
1
Fuller around off, Boyce pushes it to point and takes a quick run.
17.1
1
Fuller ball around the pads, flicked to square leg for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
2
1
Rashid Khan 15/2(4)
16.6
1
On the pads, worked in front of square leg for a single. Rashid is done for the evening. 4-0-15-2, figures to die for!
16.5
.
Quicker delivery on off, pushed towards the cover region.
16.4
1
The batsman drives this through the covers. One run added to the total.
16.3
1
Bizarre stuff going on here at the Marvel Stadium! Rashid bowls a beauty, floating one up just outside off. The ball goes straight on and Webster misses his flick. Or so did everyone think! The Strikers appeal and the umpire seemed to raise his finger but then he started to SCRATCH HIS NOSE! The Strikers thought that they had got their man and started celebrating but instead the batters steal a run. A lot of confusion out in the middle. Rashid goes and has a talk with the umpire but nothing doing as the umpire thinks it was off the inside edge. In case there was no inside edge, it would have been plumb and the Ball Tracker confirms it by showing three reds. Comical incident and the social media surely will see the funnier side of it. Bring on the memes!
16.2
2
Again floated ball on the pads, Webster flicks this towards mid-wicket for one.
16.1
1
On the pads of Boyce, flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
In over# 1
1
1
4
0
1
2
Peter Siddle 19/0(3)
15.6
1
On the pads, Boyce works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. 46 more needed in 4 overs.
15.5
1
Good length ball on middle, Webster again looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. They take a quick single.
15.4
4
FOUR! Full ball on middle and leg, Webster just flicks it behind square leg for a boundary. The Renegades need more of these.
15.3
.
Down the leg side, Webster looks to flick but misses. It goes off the pads to the keeper. They appeal for a caught behind but nothing from the umpire.
15.2
1
Length ball outside off, played through the point region for a single.
15.1
2
Length ball on middle, Boyce pushes this one towards mid-wicket and sets off for a couple. He gets it easily as Siddle is the one who has to go and chase after it.
Peter Siddle is back on. 2-0-10-0 are his numbers so far.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0W
0
1
Rashid Khan 9/2(3)
14.6
.
Full and flighted ball outside off, Boyce drives it through covers for a single. Another brilliant over from Rashid. 2 runs and a wicket. 55 more needed in 30 balls.
14.5
1
Full and tossed up outside off, Boyce drives it through covers for a single.
14.4
.
Flighted fuller ball around off, pushed to point.
Cameron Boyce is in next. He was brilliant with the ball. Can he do something similar with the bat?
14.3
W
OUT! TIMBER! Rashid, you beauty! He has weaved his web around Sutherland who has no answers for this one. This time Rashid floats one full and just outside off, it is the googly. Sutherland fails to pick it up and looks to flick. It sneaks through his bat and pad and shatters the stumps behind. Renegades in further turmoil now.
14.2
.
Quicker one outside off, Sutherland pushes this one down to mid off.
14.1
1
Darted on middle and leg, pushed down towards wide mid on for one.
Rashid Khan returns for his 3rd. 2-0-7-1 and a brilliant run out from him so far.
In over# 1
1
6
2
0
1
0
Cameron Valente 32/0(3)
13.6
1
Full and on the pads, Webster works it towards square leg and takes off for a run. There is a direct hit but Sutherland is in.
13.5
6
SIX! Humongous this time. It goes to the second tier. A fullish length ball on middle, Webster nails his slog over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. The Renegades need a few of these.
13.4
2
On the pads, Webster this time works it towards deep mid-wicket and scampers for a couple of runs.
13.3
.
Slower and fuller around off, Webster looks to drive but misses.
13.2
1
Fuller and on middle once again, pushed to mid on for a single.
13.1
.
Fuller and straight, Sutherland pushes it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0W
1
0
0W
0W
2
Wes Agar 17/2(3)
12.6
W
OUT! RUN OUT! How quickly can this game turn around? Strikers have struck like lightning here, shocking the Renegades. A good length ball on middle and leg bowled by Agar, Christian pushes this one to mid on where Salt is positioned. He rushes to the ball and goes for the direct hit at the non-striker's end. He hits bull's eye and the whole Strikers team is celebrating. They know that they have got their man but the umpire wants to refer it upstairs. Christian is already walking back and the replays confirm that he is indeed well short. Three wickets in an over and half the side back in the hut for the Melbourne Renegades.
12.5
1
Length ball on off, guided towards third man for a single.
12.4
.
Shortish around off, tapped towards point.
Daniel Christian walks out now.
12.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Two in two and the run chase looks to be in limbo now. A length ball on middle, Harris flicks but there's more height than distance on this one. It goes straight to Short at deep backward square leg. He pouches it easily and Renegades lose Harris too.
Beau Webster is in next.
12.2
W
OUT! RUN OUT! What fielding by Rashid Khan and Aaron Finch has to walk back. Disaster strikes! A good length ball on off, Finch plays this one towards short third man and the batters set off for one. Harris is set to complete his single but Rashid has the presence of mind to go at the non-striker's end. Finch is lazy in taking his run and that has cost him as Rashid hits the stumps with his throw. Finch is well short and the umpire raises his finger. A huge setback for the Renegades here.
12.1
2
50 up for Aaron Finch! The skipper has stepped up to the plate here. On the pads of Finch, he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a couple to get to his half ton. His 17th in BBL.
Wes Agar is back on. 2-0-14-1 are his numbers so far.
In over# 1
4
2
1
2
2
2
Billy Stanlake 31/0(4)
11.6
4
FOUR! Cut away! Length ball outside off, Harris rocks back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary. An expensive over this one as 13 runs come off it. 4-0-31-1, Billy is done for the evening.
11.5
2
Good length ball on off, Harris plays this one towards third man. Agar in the deep fumbles and this allows the batters to take the second run. Stanlake will be disappointed with that.
11.4
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. They pick up a single.
11.3
2
Bouncer on middle and leg, pulled towards square leg for a couple.
11.2
2
Fuller this time by Stanlake, Finch again guides it towards third man for a couple.
11.1
2
Back of a length ball on off, guided towards third man for a couple.
Billy Stanlake to bowl out. 3-0-18-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0W
1
Rashid Khan 7/1(2)
10.6
1
On the pads of Finch, he flicks this one towards the leg side for one. Another superb over by Rashid, 3 runs and a wicket off it.
10.5
.
Flatter delivery on off, Finch looks to go back and cut but misses.
10.4
1
Harris goes deep in his crease and punches this one off the back foot for a single.
10.3
.
First ball for Harris and it is on the pads. He looks to flick but misses to get hit on the thighs.
Marcus Harris is in next.
10.2
W
OUT! TIMBER! That is what Rashid Khan can do when he is at his best. Quicker delivery on middle and off, Marsh looks to flick this one towards the leg side but misses the ball altogether. He is beaten all ends up and the ball crashes into the off pole. A huge wicket this for the Strikers as this stand was looking set to go big.
10.1
1
Flatter delivery on middle and off, played towards point for one. The 50-run stand is up between these two and the Renegades need them to keep going.
In over# 1
3
6
2
1
1
0
Cameron Valente 22/0(2)
9.6
3
Short and outside off, Finch waits on the back foot and guides it past short third man. The slowness of the pitch once again comes in the picture as the ball stops before reaching the fence. Siddle from short third man chases it down. Finch gets three. 13 from the over. 86 more needed off the final 10!
9.5
6
SIX! That is a massive one. First boundary after 22 balls. Full and on middle, Finch this time connects his heave and sends it sailing over deep mid-wicket. A much-needed maximum this one.
9.4
2
Full and around off, Finch looks to heave it over long on but ends up hitting it off the inner half of the bat. It goes wide of the long on region for a couple of runs.
9.3
1
Shortish ball on middle, Marsh tucks it towards the leg side for a single. Finch wanted the second but Marsh was not interested.
9.2
1
Full and on off, pushed through long off for a single.
9.1
.
Fuller and around off, pushed to point.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Rashid Khan 4/0(1)
8.6
1
Slower one around off, pushed through covers for a single. Just 4 from Rashid's first.
8.5
1
Quicker one and on the pads, Marsh does well to flick it deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
1
Shortish around off, Finch taps it through point for a single.
8.3
.
Quicker one on middle, Finch pushes it to cover.
8.2
1
On the pads this time, Marsh works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.1
.
Just short! Short and wide from Rashid to start. Marsh looks to cut but ends up slicing it towards short third man. Stanlake there comes forward to catch but it lands just short of him.
In over# 1
1
1
3
1
2
1
Cameron Valente 9/0(1)
7.6
1
Marsh flicks this one towards the mid-wicket region for one.
7.5
1
On the pads, Finch flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
7.4
3
Three runs off this one but this should have crossed the fence. The poor outfield is saving runs for the Strikers right now. But to be fair, it cost them a few runs too. Length ball outside off, Marsh guides this one down to the third man region. The southpaw connects with it nicely but the slowness of the outfield has kept it down to three runs.
7.3
1
Good length ball on middle and leg, pushed down to mid on for one.
7.2
2
On the hips of Finch, he flicks this one fine down the leg side for a couple.
7.1
1
On the pads, flicked towards the man at mid-wicket for one.
Cameron Valente is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
2
1
0
2
1
Billy Stanlake 18/0(3)
6.6
.
Outside off again, Finch cuts it straight to the man at point. Just 6 runs off the over. The Renegades are stuck here. Going nowhere and the RRR is getting close to 9.
6.5
2
Length ball outside off, cut towards the man at deep point for a couple.
6.4
1
Good length ball on middle and off, Marsh looks to play at it but the ball goes off the inside edge onto the pads. The batters steal a run.
6.3
.
Length ball on off, cut to the man at point this time.
6.2
2
Good length ball on off, played towards the point region and the batters take two.
6.1
1
Short ball on middle and off, Finch pulls this one towards mid-wicket but the man in the deep is perfectly positioned to save it. Just a single.
In over# 1
4
0
1
1
0
1
Peter Siddle 11/0(2)
5.6
4
EDGY FOUR! Full and outside off, Marsh looks to drive but gets an inside edge. The ball goes to third man and slowly crosses the rope there. A tight over but this boundary means some pressure is off. At the end of the Powerplay, Renegades are 38/1, 20 runs behind the Strikers' score at this stage.
5.5
.
Fullish around middle and leg, Marsh strokes it to mid on.
5.4
1
Yorker around off, pushed to mid on for a single.
5.3
1
Marsh is off the mark on the fourth ball. Fuller ball around off, Marsh pushes it towards covers and takes a quick single. A throw from the cover fielder had Marsh hopping to get away from the line of the throw. Had the fielder hit, Marsh would've been a goner.
5.2
.
Fuller around off, Marsh strokes it to extra cover.
5.1
1
Full around off, Finch pushes it towards mid off and takes a quick single.
Peter Siddle with a change of ends to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.
In over# 1
3
0
1lb
0
1
0
Billy Stanlake 12/0(2)
4.6
3
Short and outside off, Finch guides it between the short third man and point fielders nicely. It is racing towards the fence as one of the two fielders chase it. It ends up stopping just before the ropes. Finch gets three. 1000 runs for him at the Marvel Stadium! Another tidy over inside the Powerplay.
4.5
.
Full and on off, Finch drills it nicely but straight to mid off.
4.4
1lb
On the pads again, Marsh looks to flick but once again misses. The ball hits on the pads and rolls to cover and the batters cross for a leg bye.
4.3
.
Good length ball angled into Marsh. He looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
4.2
1
Fuller and on off, Finch flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.1
.
Shortish around off, Finch taps it towards point.
Billy Stanlake is back into the attack.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0W
1lb
0
Wes Agar 14/1(2)
3.6
1
Good length ball on the pads, Finch flicks it behind square leg for a single. Wicket and 6 from the over!
3.5
4
FOUR! Poor line this one and Finch pounces onto it. Short and down the leg side. Finch does well to pull it to the fine leg fence. Only the second boundary of the innings for the Renegades.
3.4
.
Full and on the pads, Finch tucks it to mid-wicket.
Shaun Marsh, the hard-hitting southpaw walks in now.
3.3
W
OUT! Carey holds on nicely after some confusion! A fuller length ball around middle and leg, Harper hops back and goes for the heave across the line but ends up top edging it high in the night sky. It goes only as far as short third man. Carey and Rashid go after it and almost collide. But Carey does well in the end to gobble it up, that too on the second attempt while tumbling down. He gives Rashid a stare but they laugh it off in the end. Always tough pouching these skiers but the man with the gloves does well to hold on. Calling was missing but Rashid smartly pulled out after sensing Carey approaching. Harper's poor form continues.
3.2
1lb
Shortish length on leg pole line, Finch looks to pull but misses. The ball hits him high on the thigh pad and lobs towards short fine leg. The fielder takes the catch but they knew it is not off the bat. A leg bye taken.
3.1
.
Short and outside off, Finch reaches out to loft it over point but misses.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
1
Peter Siddle 3/0(1)
2.6
.
Another pull and miss. Short ball around middle, Harper is early in his pull and ends up making no connection. Brilliant first over from Siddle, allowing just 3 runs off it.
2.5
2
Shortish around off, Harper taps it towards point and takes off for a single. The fielder there fumbles and allows an extra run. That won't please either the bowler or the skipper.
2.4
.
Full and outside off, Harper is moving across the leg pole little too much. He looks to squeeze it out but misses.
2.3
.
Another shortish ball around off, Harper pulls but it is a mistimed one and goes straight to mid on.
2.2
.
Landed on a good length around middle, Harper goes to pull but does not connect.
2.1
1
Shortish ball around off, Finch taps it towards cover for a single.
Peter Siddle, the man who announced his retirement from international cricket this morning, is into the attack now. He bowled brilliantly in the last match. Can he build on it?
In over# 1
2
2
0
0
1
1wd
2
1wd
Wes Agar 9/0(1)
1.6
2
Full and on the pads, Harper flicks it for a couple to deep mid-wicket.
1.5
2
On the pads, Harper looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes towards covers and the batters take a run. The fielder there throws at the striker's end but it is not a good one and an overthrow has been conceded.
1.4
.
Down the leg side this time, Harper looks to flick but misses. Surprisingly not called a wide.
1.3
.
Brilliant stop from White! A full ball outside off, Harper drills it towards cover but White makes a diving stop.
1.2
1
Angled this one from off into Finch from a good length area. Finch tucks it towards mid on for a single.
1.2
1wd
WIDE! Another miss from Finch. It is short and down the leg side. Finch goes for the pull but misses out.
1.1
2
Milestone! Full and on the pads, Finch flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. With that couple, Finch completes 2000 BBL runs, only the second batsman after Chris Lynn to do so.
1.1
1wd
WIDE! Agar starts with a full ball down the leg side. Finch looks to flick but misses. Called a wide.
Wes Agar is into the attack from the other end.
In over# 1
0
4
1
2
1
0
Billy Stanlake 8/0(1)
0.6
.
Good length ball around off, pushed to point. 9 from the over.
0.5
4
FOUR! First boundary of the innings and it is a brilliant one from Harper. Stanlake bowls it full outside off, Harper moves across and paddles it over the keeper's head. It goes to the fence after bouncing a couple of times in front of the rope.
0.4
1
Landed around off, Finch pushes it towards mid off and takes a quick single.
0.3
2
Lofts it over mid off nicely but just a couple. Why? Slow outfield is the reason. A fullish length outside off, Finch lofts it over mid off. Siddle chases it down and the batters get a couple.
0.2
1
Fuller and around off, Harper pushes it towards mid off for a single and Renegades are underway.
0.1
.
Swing and a miss on the first ball. A fullish ball outside off from Billy, Harper goes after it but does not connect.
We are back for the run chase. The Adelaide Strikers players walk out to the middle. Aaron Finch and Sam Harper, the openers for Melbourne Renegades, are out in the middle too. Billy Stanlake with the ball first up with Sam Harper on strike. Here we go...
Will Sutherland, playing only his second BBL game joins Webster out in the middle. Cameron Valente is back on with the ball. 2-0-22-0 so far from him.
Direct hit! Gone? Third umpire has been called in to confirm. But Christian knows he is short and he is going off.
Rashid Khan, the Afghan star is into the attack now.
Weatherald says that the outfield is really slow. Feels they are bowling really well but Finch is batting well too. On Rashid Khan's bowling, Weatherald feels that it won't be easy for the Renegades' batters.
Now, the target for the Renegades is 156. The outfield is really slow. Will Melbourne be able to chase it down and open their account or will Strikers continue their winning run and go to the top of the points table? Stay with us for the run chase.
As far as Renegades' bowling is concerned, Richardson struck early but Salt assaulted Gleeson and Gurney. Once Salt departed, Melbourne bowlers pulled things in their stride. Cameron Boyce was brilliant with the ball in the middle overs as he gave away just 18 in his 4 overs and picked up the wickets of Salt and Carey. He along with Daniel Christian really choked the Adelaide charge and built immense pressure. Kane Richardson in the final over got a couple to his name as well and ended the innings with a 4-fer.
Philip Salt gave the Strikers a brilliant start as he hammered Richard Gleeson and Harry Gurney for 7 boundaries inside two overs. However, his opening partner, Weatherald could not get going, Salt made sure to take the scoring opportunities and laid a strong platform. After that, Alex Carey, the skipper of Strikers, added 51 runs with Wells but they could not get going in that partnership. Gurney was brilliant in the penultimate over giving away just 3 runs. However, Rashid's final assault meant that the score went over 150.
A big final over, courtesy some late hitting from Rashid Khan means the Strikers take their total over 150. However, at one stage it looked like Adelaide were in for a bigger total.
19.6
2
Very full delivery on middle and off, Short does well to jam it out down to long on. Valente wants the second and sets off for it early. He completes it by putting in a dive. 14 runs come off the final over and the Adelaide Strikers finish on 155/6.
Cameron Valente walks in next but Matthew Short will face the final ball.
19.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Rashid Khan finally holes out and Rico has a 4-fer now! Bouncer on off this time, Rashid looks to go hard at it again but gets another top edge on it. This time the ball travels to the man at sweeper cover where Marcus Harris settles himself under it and takes an easy catch. A handy cameo though by the Afghan!
19.4
4
FOUR! Swings hard at this one! Bouncer on middle and leg, Rashid pulls hard at it but manages a top edge on it. The ball goes over the fence on a bounce. Handy runs at the end here.
19.3
2
This time full ball on off, Rashid slaps this one towards the cover region but the man at sweeper runs to his right and cuts it off. The batters take two.
19.2
6
SIX! Whoa! What a shot that is! A very low full toss down the leg side, Rashid goes down on one knee and paddles this one over the fine leg region for a biggie.
Matthew Short is in now.
19.1
W
OUT! Caught! White departs now. And Strikers' seems like cannot finish it well. A slower bouncer around middle, White sits down and looks to slam it over deep mid-wicket but he does not get the required timing on it. It goes straight to Webster at deep mid-wicket and he catches it easily. Knowing White for so long, he is a destructive hitter in the V and should have tried playing that!
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Harry Gurney 25/0(3)
18.6
.
On the pads, Rashid flicks towards the mid-wicket region but straight to the man. What an over at this stage, only 3 coming off it!
18.5
.
Great bowling! Yorker outside off, Rashid looks to jam it out but misses.
18.4
1
This time White pushes it down the ground towards long off for one.
18.3
1
Fuller on off, driven through the cover region for a run.
18.2
1
On the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for one.
18.1
.
Whoa! Good work from the keeper there. Bowled outside off by Gurney, White looks to swing at it but misses. The ball goes to Harper and Cameron hurriedly gets out looking for a bye. He is sent back as the keeper scores a direct hit at his end. The ball deflects near the stumps and now White wants to attempt a run. Rashid has his hand up and back to his partner. Bear is looking nervous.
Harry Gurney to bowl the penultimate over of the innings. Not been his night so far. Can he finish off well?
Alex Carey who is now the leading run-scorer this season, is at the sidelines for a quick chat. Says he is really happy for it. Mentions that the ball is skidding a bit from the back of a length. Tells that the outfield is really slow.
In over# 1
6
0
0W
1
4
0
Kane Richardson 19/2(3)
17.6
6
SIX! Rashid has sent that one flying over the mid-wicket region. Shorter delivery on middle, Rashid pulls this one massively and deposits it in the first tier.
17.5
.
The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball but fails.
Mr. Bear, Cameron White arrives in the middle with 14 balls remaining.
17.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Daniel Christian has taken a stunner here to dismiss Jonathan Wells who has looked invincible this season. This is the first time that Wells has been dismissed after remaining unbeaten in the three previous games. A good length ball on middle and off, Wells looks to go over long on for a biggie. However, he does not connect as he would have liked. Christian runs back in the deep and takes a beauty while jumping backwards.
17.3
1
Another back of a length ball on middle, Rashid pulls this one towards square leg for one.
17.2
4
FOUR! This time Rashid connects with his cut shot and the ball races away to the fence towards point.
17.1
.
Length ball just outside off, Khan looks to cut but misses.
Kane Richardson returns. He was brilliant in the Powerplay. Can he do so in the death overs?
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0W
Cameron Boyce 18/2(4)
16.6
1
Floated on middle, Rashid pushes it down to long on for one. Just 2 runs and a wicket off the over. Brilliant work from Boyce. He has bowled out with outstanding figures of, 4-0-18-2!
16.5
.
Flatter delivery outside off, Rashid cuts this one but straight to the man at point.
16.4
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
16.3
.
Floated on off, Rashid looks to go for the reverse sweep but misses to get hit on the pads.
16.2
1
Length ball on off, punched off the back foot towards long off for one.
Rashid Khan is promoted with the bat. Can he go bang, bang, bang?
16.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The dangerous Carey walks back to the pavilion and he would be disappointed with how he has been dismissed here. A full toss outside off, Carey looks to go for the slog over mid-wicket but does so half-heartedly. Kane Richardson is positioned in the deep and he takes a simple catch. A very important wicket in the context of the game as Carey could easily pull his side to a very good score. In back-to-back knocks, Alex has been dismissed in the 40s. Melbourne Renegades would not try to limit the damage in the end overs.
Cameron Boyce to bowl out. 3-0-16-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
4
0
1
Daniel Christian 17/0(3)
15.6
1
Carey has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
15.5
.
Again Christian follows Carey as he makes room for himself. Carey looks to go towards the leg side but the ball sneaks between bat and pad.
15.4
.
Fullish ball on off, driven towards the man at mid off.
15.3
4
FOUR! 50-run stand is up! Full ball on the pads, finally Carey goes towards the leg side as he flicks one toward the mid-wicket region for a boundary. The man in the deep does get a hand on it but cannot keep it in play.
15.2
.
Good bowling. Carey looks to make room but Christian does well to follow him. The ball sneaks through Carey's bat and pad through to the keeper.
15.1
1
Fullish ball on middle and off, driven down to mid off for one.
Daniel Christian is back on. 2-0-11-0 so far from him.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
4
1
Will Sutherland 20/0(3)
14.6
1
Length ball on the body, this time Wells pulls towards deep square leg and the batters get just a single.
Harry Gurney is going off for the time being. Some issue with his fitness as the physio follows him to the dressing room. Still 2 overs left from him and Renegades might need at least one from him. Hope it is not a major issue.
14.5
.
Another length ball in the channel outside off, Wells again looks to fiercely cut but misses.
14.4
.
Length ball just outside off, Wells looks to slash at it but misses.
14.3
1
Carey now pushes this one down to mid off and gets a single.
14.2
4
FOUR! Sensational shot from Carey! Created so much out of nothing there. He looks to make room and go over covers on the off side. Sutherland follows him but Carey somehow manages to pull off his shot and the ball goes to the wide long off fence.
14.1
1
Length ball on off, Wells helps it down to short third man for a single.
Jason Gillespie, the coach of Adelaide Strikers, near the sidelines tells that they are planning to take it deep and also shares that the batsmen are saying that wicket is a bit slow. Congratulates Peter Siddle for a successful career playing for Australia and wishes him well for future.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Harry Gurney 22/0(2)
13.6
1
On the pads, Wells flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single. 7 runs off the over.
13.5
1
Full ball on middle and off, Carey pushes it down the ground towards mid off. The bowler hares after it and keeps it down to one.
13.4
1
This time on the pads of Wells, he pushes it wide of mid on for a single.
13.3
1
On the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
13.2
2
Outside off this time by Gurney, Carey cuts it fiercely but the ball does not reach the fence due to the slow outfield. Two runs taken.
13.1
1
Wells has driven this one through the mid off region for a single.
Tactical Time-Out. Harry Gurney is back on after the mini-break. Gave 15 off his first over. Can he break this stand?
In over# 1
1
4
1
2lb
0
1
Will Sutherland 13/0(2)
12.6
1
Sutherland goes full now and Wells adjusts as he pushes it down to long on for one. 9 runs off the over.
12.5
4
FOUR! Finally a ball that carries to the fence! Length ball outside off, Wells rocks back and cuts through backward point for a boundary.
12.4
1
Fullish ball on off, Carey looks to make room and hit through the off side again but this time gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball deflects off them towards the off side and the batters take one.
12.3
2lb
Down the leg side, Carey looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards fine leg and the batters take two leg byes.
12.2
.
Length ball on off, Carey looks to make room and slaps this one through the cover region but finds the man.
12.1
1
Good length ball on off, driven towards cover for one.
Will Sutherland is back into the attack. He bowled the last over of the Powerplay and gave away just 6 runs. Would be needed here to keep the scoring rate in check.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1lb
1
Daniel Christian 11/0(2)
11.6
1
Back of a length ball on the body, Wells goes on his toes and works it towards square leg for a single. A good over by Christian comes to an end.
11.5
1
On the pads of Carey, flicked towards mid-wicket for one.
11.4
1
Just short! This time Wells chips it near the point region. The fielder from the deep runs in but cannot get to the ball as it falls in no man's land. Single taken.
11.3
1
Length ball outside off, Carey chips this one towards the point region and the batters take one.
11.2
1lb
Slower delivery on the hips of Wells, he looks to work it on the leg side but the ball goes off his pads and they steal a leg bye.
11.1
1
Back of a length ball on middle, slapped towards long on for one.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
1
0
Cameron Boyce 16/1(3)
10.6
1
Another quicker delivery on off, driven down to long off for one. 4 runs off the over.
10.5
1
Flatter delivery outside off, played towards point for one.
10.4
1
Floated outside off, Carey pushes it down the ground towards long off for one.
10.3
.
A very short and flat delivery on middle, Carey goes back and blocks it out.
10.2
1
Boyce darts this one on the leg pole line, Wells pushes it past the diving wide mid on fielder for a run.
10.1
.
On the pads, worked towards the leg side for nothing.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
4
0
Daniel Christian 6/0(1)
9.6
1
Back of a length ball on the body, Wells works this one towards mid-wicket and keeps strike. 86/2 at the halfway mark!
9.5
.
Wells again goes onto his back foot and defends it out.
9.4
.
Length ball on middle and off, Wells defends this one towards the on side.
9.3
1
Another ball outside off, Carey again cuts but this time the man at point, Gleeson, dives to his right and keeps it down to a single.
9.2
4
FOUR! Another length ball outside off, this time Carey connects and the ball races away to the fence at point.
9.1
.
Starts with a length ball outside off, Carey looks to cut but misses.
Daniel Christian is into the attack now.
In over# 1
1
2
1
1
1
0W
Cameron Boyce 12/1(2)
8.6
1
Full and on middle, Carey shapes up to sweep but ends up getting an under edge. The ball drops on one bounce and deflects off the keeper's gloves to the cover region. A couple of runs taken. Another successful over ends for the Renegades.
8.5
2
Short and wide from Boyce, Carey goes back and cuts it between the point and gully fielders. The ball stops once again in the outfield and just two for Carey.
8.4
1
Shortish around off, tapped through mid on for a single.
8.3
1
Full around off, pushed towards long on for a single.
8.2
1
Full and on middle, worked towards mid-wicket for a single.
Jonathan Wells walks out to bat now, replacing Salt who departed after playing a fantastic innings.
8.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! And it is the big wicket of Salt. Tosses this one around off, Salt looks to slam it over the bowler's head but ends up chipping it straight to him. Boyce goes to his right and snaffles it with both the hands. End of a quickfire knock by Philip and he has laid the platform for a big total here. He is looking disappointed on his way back, rightly so, it's a soft dismissal.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
6
1
Beau Webster 10/0(1)
7.6
1
The batsman has driven it through mid on. They have run through for a single. 10 from the over after three tight ones behind.
7.5
1
Tossed up ball around off, Carey works it towards short third man for a single. With this run, Carey becomes the leading run-scorer in this year's BBL.
7.4
.
Flighted on middle, pushed back to the bowler by Carey.
7.3
1
On middle, worked towards long on for a single.
7.2
6
FIFTY FOR SALT! The clean shave is working. He hammers this short ball over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. First one of the innings as well.
7.1
1
Short and on middle, Carey works it towards mid-wicket and thinks for a couple. However, Webster hares after the ball and keeps it down to a single.
Beau Webster is on now, replacing Will Sutherland after his solitary over.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cameron Boyce 6/0(1)
6.6
1
Good finish to the over too. A shortish ball around off, Carey works it towards short third man and takes a quick single. 6 from the over.
6.5
1
Quicker one around off, it is pushed through covers for a single. Good tight bowling so far.
6.4
1
On middle, worked towards square leg for a single this time.
6.3
1
Boyce gives this one a lot of air and lands it on middle, Salt works it towards fine leg for a run.
6.2
1
Another fuller ball outside off, this time Carey eases a single through mid off.
6.1
1
Flighted fuller ball outside off, Salt pushes it through mid off for a single.
Cameron Boyce is on now, replacing Kane Richardson into the attack after he broke the dangerous looking opening stand.
In over# 1
1
2
0
1
1
1
Will Sutherland 6/0(1)
5.6
1
On the pads, it is easily worked towards square leg for a single. 58/1 at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
2
Brilliant running! A shortish ball on off, Salt mistimes his pull. the ball goes towards mid-wicket. The two batters scamper back for a couple before the fielder can return the ball towards the bowler. A direct hit and Carey would've been going back to the dugout.
5.4
.
Play and a miss! Salt makes room once again and Sutherland follows him. It is a good length ball on middle, Salt looks to drive but misses.
5.3
1
Fuller and on middle, Carey takes a single by tapping it towards square leg.
5.2
1
Good length ball around middle, Salt backs away and pushes it to mid off and takes a quick run.
5.1
1
Sutherland starts with a ball on the pads of Carey. He works it towards mid-wicket and changes his end.
Will Sutherland is on now. He is playing just his second BBL match. Can he make an impact?
In over# 1
1
0
4
0W
0
0
Kane Richardson 8/1(2)
4.6
1
Good length ball around off, Carey taps it towards the leg side and takes a quick single. A successful over from Richardson.
4.5
.
Landed around off, it is blocked off the front foot.
4.4
4
FOUR! The skipper starts with a boundary! Short of a length ball outside off, Carey goes back and lofts it over point. It races to the fence quickly.
Alex Carey, the skipper, is the new man in. He is going through a purple patch at the moment. Will he continue it in this match as well?
4.3
W
OUT! Caught! A couple of dots and the experience of Rico strikes. A short ball on middle, Weatherald swivels to pull but gets an inside edge which goes behind. Harper behind the wicket makes no mistake and the Renegades break the opening stand.
4.2
.
A slower delivery around off, pushed to point.
4.1
.
Good length around off, Weatherald comes forward and keeps it out.
Kane Richardson is back on. Melbourne Renegades trying to bring sanity after a couple of frenetic overs going for 37 runs. Rico has bowled one so far, conceding only 3 runs. Can he stop the flow of runs and strike?
In over# 1
2
2
2
4
4
1
Harry Gurney 15/0(1)
3.6
2
Landed on middle, Salt pushes it through mid on and gets two more. 15 from the over and Adelaide are striking big here!
3.5
2
A couple off the outside edge now. Shortish length ball around off, Salt flashes at the ball and gets an outside edge. The short third man fielder makes a dive to stop but misses. The point fielder, Christian, chases the ball down and the batters get two.
3.4
2
That is punched but the outfield is slow. Shortish ball around off, Salt punches it down the ground but due to the slow outfield, the ball stops and they get a couple.
3.3
4
FOUR! Another one. Runs coming thick and fast for the Strikers. Gurney goes fuller and outside off, Salt throws his bat and slices it over point for another boundary.
3.2
4
FOUR! Another boundary. Salt is on fire here. Gurney does not learn from the mistake of Gleeson and goes short and on off, Salt goes back and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence once again.
3.1
1
Full ball on middle, Weatherald works it towards mid-wicket and gives the strike to Salt.
Harry Gurney to bowl. There will be pressure on him after a 22-run previous over.
In over# 1
4
4
1wd
4
4
4
1
Richard Gleeson 29/0(2)
2.6
4
FOUR! Make it 22. Another short ball has been dismissed through a superb pull. Gleeson bangs it short on middle, Salt pulls it with power and it crosses the deep mid-wicket fence. Five boundaries, smoking hot stuff!
2.5
4
FOUR! Thumped through mid-wicket this time. A short ball around off again, Salt short-arm jabs it through mid-wicket. 18 from the over so far.
2.5
1wd
Sprays down the leg side in an attempt of staying away from the hitting zone. Called a wide!
2.4
4
FOUR! Three in a row and Salt is on a roll. The clean shave look seems to be working for him. Fuller and outside off, Salt reaches out and slices it over point for the third boundary of the over.
2.3
4
FOUR! This one is off the outside edge but Salt won't care. A good length ball outside off, Salt looks to flash it towards covers but the ball takes an outside edge and goes to the third man fence. A slip there would've easily gobbled it.
2.2
4
FOUR! First boundary of the game this. A short ball around off, Salt picks it early and pulls it over mid-wicket. It races to the deep mid-wicket fence in a jiffy.
2.1
1
Length ball around off, Weatherald works it towards deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
2
0
0
Kane Richardson 3/0(1)
1.6
.
Seeing Salt making room, Richardson follows him and bowls it full on the pads. Salt misses his flick. The ball hits him on the pads and rolls to point. A very good over from Richardson.
1.5
1
Landed around middle, Weatherald works it behind square leg for a single.
1.4
.
Fuller and around off, pushed to mid off.
1.3
2
In the air... but safe. Finch cannot get to the ball. It is always difficult to catch running behind. A good length ball on middle, Weatherald looks to loft it over mid on but the timing is not good. The ball goes high in the air. Finch from mid-wicket hares after the ball but cannot reach it. The batters cross for a couple of runs.
1.2
.
Shortish length on the body, Weatherald looks to pull but the ball hits the upper part of the bat and goes to short fine leg on the bounce.
1.1
.
Richardson starts with a good length ball outside off, Weatherald lets it go to the keeper.
Kane Richardson to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
2
1wd
1
0
1
0
2
Richard Gleeson 7/0(1)
0.6
2
Full and on the pads, Salt works it towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. Plenty of action as well as 7 runs off the first over.
0.6
1wd
Wide! Sprays down the leg side this time, Salt looks to flick but misses.
0.5
1
DROPPED! It's a tough one though. A fuller ball on off, Weatherald looks to whip it over mid on but the bat turns in his hands a bit and the ball goes towards Sutherland at short mid-wicket. Sutherland flies to his right to catch but cannot hold on. A single.
0.4
.
Good length ball on off, Weatherald comes forward and pushes it to mid off.
0.3
1
Fuller and on middle, Salt tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
0.2
.
Good length ball around off, it is pushed towards cover.
0.1
2
The Strikers are underway. Gleeson starts with a fuller ball just around off, Salt chips it over extra cover for a couple of runs.
We are ready for the action to begin. Melbourne Renegades players stride out in the middle. The two openers for Strikers, Philip Salt and Jake Weatherald walk out to the middle. Richard Gleeson with the ball first up. Here we go...
Adelaide Strikers (Unchanged Playing XI) - Philip Salt, Jake Weatherald, Matthew Short, Alex Carey (C/WK), Jonathan Wells, Cameron White, Cameron Valente, Rashid Khan, Peter Siddle, Wes Agar, and Billy Stanlake.
Melbourne Renegades - (Playing XI) - Aaron Finch (C), Sam Harper (WK), Marcus Harris, Shaun Marsh, Beau Webster, Will Sutherland (In for Tom Cooper), Daniel Christian, Cameron Boyce, Kane Richardson, Richard Gleeson and Harry Gurney.
TOSS - Adelaide Strikers have won the bat flip and they choose to bowl first.
Still searching for their first win of the season, the Aaron Finch-led Melbourne Renegades return home to challenge Adelaide Strikers. The Strikers are in superb form as they come into the contest on the back of two consecutive wins and are sitting at third position on the points table. A win here will see them take the top spot on the table while the Renegades will hope their bowlers deliver in this game and they open their account. Bat flip and teams coming up!
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