Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, 10th Match: Russell half century vital in chase

An Andre Russell half century, supported by bowling from Thomas Stewart Rogers and Akeal Hosein, was enough to see Melbourne Renegades to a 4 wicket win.

Match Summary

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, 10th Match, Big Bash League

Melbourne Renegades 139/6 (19.2 ov)

Brisbane Heat 137/8 (20 ov)

Result - Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets

SCORECARD

Despite winning the toss Brisbane Heat openers didn't look up to the challenge, as both were gone for single digits.

Heat did fight back though, Jimmy Peirson (45*) leading the way, supported by Matt Renshaw (29) and Sam Billings (25).

It was an innings of bowlers though, as Akeal Hosein (3/26) continued his great form, however it was Thomas Stewart Rogers (4/23) who stole the show.

In response, Renegades didn't start any better in a repeat of the first innings.

A half century from Andre Russell (57) was the boost Renegades needed, giving them some hope.

If Akeal Hosein (30) hadn't done enough with the ball, he also added a much needed knock for Renegades to spur them on, along with Aaron Finch (31*) seeing the innings out was enough to get Melbourne Renegades to a 4 wicket win.

Match Stats

Brisbane Heat Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Colin Munro - 1.6 ov), 2-14 (Max Bryant - 2.4 ov), 3-75 (Sam Billings - 10.1 ov), 4-78 (Matt Renshaw - 10.6 ov), 5-96 (Ross Whiteley - 14.3 ov), 6-101 (Michael Neser - 15.4 ov), 7-101 (James Bazley - 15.6 ov), 8-108 (Mark Steketee - 18.1 ov)

Melbourne Renegades Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Sam Harper - 0.1 ov), 2-6 (Jake Fraser-McGurk - 0.6 ov), 3-9 (Nic Maddinson - 2.1 ov), 4-9 (Jonathan Wells - 2.2 ov), 5-90 (Andre Russell - 14.3 ov)

Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades: Sam Harper (WK), Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Andre Russell, Nic Maddinson (C), Will Sutherland, Kane Richardson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Akeal Hosein, Thomas Stewart Rogers

Brisbane Heat: Max Bryant, Colin Munro, Matt Renshaw, Sam Billings, Jimmy Peirson (WK/C), Ross Whiteley, James Bazley, Michael Neser, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Swepson

Match Details

Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 08:15

Venue: Simonds Stadium, South Geelong, Victoria, Geelong

Toss: Brisbane Heat won the toss & elected to bat