The Melbourne Renegades have become their own worst enemies in Thursday’s Big Bash League match against the Adelaide Strikers at Adelaide Oval. They were on their way to an easy victory when a strange series of events led to a big setback.
BBL 2021/22 – Match 6 (Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades)
Adelaide Strikers thrashed Melbourne Renegades by 49 runs in their most recent match in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2021/22. The Adelaide course favoured the bowlers; therefore, the game was low-scoring. The Kane Richardson-led team didn’t appear to be in a comfortable position after being bowled out for 149 while batting first. However, stunning spells from Rashid Khan and Wes Agar enabled the Strikers to cross the line comfortably.
The Adelaide Strikers had elected to bat first at the Adelaide Oval earlier in the game after winning the toss. Earlier in the game, openers Matthew Short and Jake Weatherald showed strong intent by attacking bowlers. Things changed, however, after James Pattinson defeated Weatherald with 34 runs on the board.
Kane Richardson and Reece Topley, the captain and wicket-taker, made the ball talk and took wickets at regular intervals. Although seven of Adelaide’s top-eight batters reached double figures, none of them managed to get a big hit. With a 30-ball 37, Jonathan Wells led the Strikers in scoring, while Short (32) was the only other batter to reach the 20-run barrier for his team. As a result, Peter Siddle’s side was dismissed for 149 in 19 overs.
Wes Agar, a right-arm pacer, also joined the fray, taking three wickets to break the backbone of Melbourne’s batting line-up. As a result, the Melbourne side was bowled out for 100 runs, losing by 49 runs. Meanwhile, the Strikers have opened their accounts in the points table and hope to continue their incredible run. The Renegades, on the other hand, must correct their mistakes in order to perform better in future matches.
Scoreboard
Adelaide Strikers – 144/10 (19.0)
Melbourne Renegades – 100/10 (18.4)
Result – Adelaide Strikers won by 49 runs.
Player of the match – Wes Agar