BBL 2024-25 Match 23: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Match Highlights and Scorecard

Melbourne Stars beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets.

In an exciting Melbourne Derby at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Melbourne Stars emerged victorious, defeating the Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets in the 23rd match of BBL 2024-25. The Stars successfully chased down a target of 169 with just two balls to spare.

Batting first, the Melbourne Renegades posted 168/7 in their 20 overs. Jacob Bethell was the top scorer with a solid 49 off 36 balls, while Jonathan Wells chipped in with 45 off 31 balls. Laurie Evans provided a late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 24 off 11 balls. For the Stars, Joel Paris stood out with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 23 runs in his four overs.

In reply, the Melbourne Stars chased down the target in 19.4 overs, scoring 171/5. Ben Duckett led the charge with an impressive 67 off 49 balls, while Marcus Stoinis contributed a valuable 48 off 35 balls. Glenn Maxwell (20* off 10) and Hilton Cartwright (24* off 12) ensured a thrilling finish for the Stars. Gurinder Sandhu was the pick of the Renegades’ bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 29 runs.

Full Scorecard

Melbourne Renegades (MLR) 168/7 (20 Overs)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Josh Brown6410150.00
Jake Fraser-McGurk12141185.71
Tim Seifert (wk)171611106.25
Jacob Bethell493642136.11
Jonathan Wells453141145.16
Laurie Evans24*1121218.18
Will Sutherland (c)9610150.00
Xavier Crone120050.00
Tom Rogers (not out)00000.00
Extras5(b 0, lb 2, w 3, nb 0)
Total168/7(20 Overs, RR: 8.40)

Did Not Bat: Gurinder Sandhu, Adam Zampa

BowlerOMRWECO
Joel Paris402325.80
Mark Steketee403218.00
Peter Siddle403629.00
Marcus Stoinis2023011.50
Usama Mir402817.00
Dan Lawrence2024012.00

Fall of Wickets:

  • Josh Brown: 6/1 (0.4)
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk: 19/2 (3.3)
  • Tim Seifert: 53/3 (8.4)
  • Jacob Bethell: 124/4 (15.5)
  • Jonathan Wells: 135/5 (17.1)
  • Will Sutherland: 162/6 (19.2)
  • Xavier Crone: 164/7 (19.5)

Melbourne Stars (MLS) 171/5 (19.4 Overs)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Thomas Fraser Rogers150020.00
Ben Duckett674943136.73
Sam Harper (wk)1100100.00
Daniel Lawrence260033.33
Marcus Stoinis (c)483551137.14
Glenn Maxwell (not out)201002200.00
Hilton Cartwright (not out)241212200.00
Extras8(b 0, lb 2, w 6, nb 0)
Total171/5(19.4 Overs, RR: 8.69)

Did Not Bat: Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle

BowlerOMRWECO
Thomas Rogers3.4037110.10
Gurinder Sandhu402937.20
Will Sutherland403308.20
Adam Zampa302909.70
Jacob Bethell301906.30
Xavier Crone2022011.00

Fall of Wickets:

  • Thomas Fraser Rogers: 1/1 (1.1)
  • Sam Harper: 3/2 (1.3)
  • Daniel Lawrence: 41/3 (5.2)
  • Ben Duckett: 124/4 (15.4)
  • Marcus Stoinis: 127/5 (16.1)