REN vs STR Ball by Ball Commentary

REN

142/9(20.0 ov)

STR

143/5(17.1 ov)

Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets

Commentary

Adelaide Strikers

11:33 AM IST 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!

11:33 AM IST 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.

11:30 AM IST 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.

11:30 AM IST 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.

11:29 AM IST 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!

17.1

Jacob Bethell to Jamie Overton, 1 run

94.9kph

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!

End of over 174 runs

STR: 142/5CRR: 8.35RRR: 0.33

Ball

Alex Ross:6 (9)

Jamie Overton:2 (2)

Tom Rogers:4-0-31-2

16.6

Tom Rogers to Alex Ross, no run

Short, on off, Alex Ross pulls it but mistimes it to the fielder at mid on.

16.5

Tom Rogers to Jamie Overton, 1 run

124.5kph

Back of a length, on off, Jamie Overton tugs it to mid-wicket for one. Scores level now.

16.4

Tom Rogers to Alex Ross, 1 run

133.4kph

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.

16.3

Tom Rogers to Jamie Overton, 1 run

127.2kph

Short, on leg, Jamie Overton helps it fine for one.

11:18 AM IST Jamie Overton walks in.

16.2

Tom Rogers to Ollie Pope, no run

128.4kph

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.

Ollie Pope

12 (10b 0x4 1x6)SR: 120.00

c Jacob Bethell b Tom Rogers

16.1

Tom Rogers to Alex Ross, 1 run

129.9kph

Fuller one, on off, Alex Ross pushes it to point for one.

End of over 168 runs

STR: 138/4CRR: 8.63RRR: 1.25

Ball

Alex Ross:5 (6)

Ollie Pope:12 (9)

Jacob Bethell:3-0-20-1

15.6

Jacob Bethell to Alex Ross, 3 runs

95.5kph

Fuller one, outside off, Alex Ross reverse sweeps it through short third for three runs. Just 5 needed now.

15.5

Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope, 1 run

92.6kph

Lands it on off, Ollie Pope pushes it to covers for one.

15.4

Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope, 2 runs

93.6kph

Full, outside off, Ollie Pope drives it through covers for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.

15.3

Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope, no run

87.6kph

Short, down leg, Ollie Pope looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.

15.2

Jacob Bethell to Alex Ross, 1 run

89.1kph

Full, on off, Alex Ross taps it to mid off for one more.

15.1

Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope, 1 run

90.2kph

Short, on off, Ollie Pope punches it to mid off for one.

End of over 152 runs

STR: 130/4CRR: 8.67RRR: 2.60

Ball

Alex Ross:1 (4)

Ollie Pope:8 (5)

Adam Zampa:4-0-29-2

14.6

Adam Zampa to Alex Ross, no run

Full, on off, Alex Ross eases it to short covers.

14.5

Adam Zampa to Alex Ross, no run

84.1kph

Slower one, on off, Alex Ross taps it to covers.

14.4

Adam Zampa to Ollie Pope, 1 run

98.4kph

Flatter one, angling in, Ollie Pope fends it to point for one.

14.3

Adam Zampa to Alex Ross, 1 run

97.0kph

Short, on off, Alex Ross punches it to covers for one.

14.2

Adam Zampa to Alex Ross, no run

86.6kph

Full, on off, Alex Ross blocks it back.

11:09 AM IST Alex Ross walks in.

14.1

Adam Zampa to Jake Weatherald, no run

85.1kph

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!

Jake Weatherald

3 (8b 0x4 0x6)SR: 37.50

lbw b Adam Zampa

End of over 148 runs

STR: 128/3CRR: 9.14RRR: 2.50

Ball

Ollie Pope:7 (4)

Jake Weatherald:3 (7)

Will Sutherland:3-0-30-0

13.6

Will Sutherland to Ollie Pope, 6 runs

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.

13.5

Will Sutherland to Ollie Pope, no run

129.6kph

Length, on off, Ollie Pope blocks it back.

13.4

Will Sutherland to Ollie Pope, no run

130.4kph

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.

13.3

Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald, 1 run

129.6kph

Fuller one, on off, Jake Weatherald flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

13.2

Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald, no run

112.3kph

Length, on off, Jake Weatherald blocks it back.

13.2

Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald, 1 run

130.9kph

Wide! Down the leg side, Jake Weatherald looks to flick it but misses.

13.1

Will Sutherland to Jake Weatherald, no run

126.3kph

Length, on off, Jake Weatherald looks to flick it but miscues it to the point fielder.

End of over 134 runs

STR: 120/3CRR: 9.23RRR: 3.28

Ball

Jake Weatherald:2 (4)

Ollie Pope:1 (1)

Jacob Bethell:2-0-12-1

12.6

Jacob Bethell to Jake Weatherald, 1 run

98.8kph

Bowls it on leg, Jake Weatherald helps it fine for one.

12.5

Jacob Bethell to Jake Weatherald, no run

90.6kph

Short, on off, Jake Weatherald punches it to the cover fielder.

12.4

Jacob Bethell to Ollie Pope, 1 run

93.0kph

Lands it in off, Ollie Pope steers it to point for one.

11:00 AM IST Ollie Pope walks in.

12.3

Jacob Bethell to James Bazley, no run

88.8kph

OUT! TAKEN! James Bazley bites the dust. Fuller one, on off, James Bazley moves forward to loft it but gets it off the tow end of his bat. It goes in the air towards long on. Laurie Evans settles under it and makes no mistake.

James Bazley

1 (2b 0x4 0x6)SR: 50.00

c Laurie Evans b Jacob Bethell

12.2

Jacob Bethell to Jake Weatherald, 1 run

88.9kph

Fuller one, on off, Jake Weatherald flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

12.1

Jacob Bethell to James Bazley, 1 run

89.1kph

Full, on off, James Bazley taps it to covers for one.

End of over 1212 runs

STR: 116/2CRR: 9.67RRR: 3.37

Ball

Jake Weatherald:0 (1)

James Bazley:0 (0)

Adam Zampa:3-0-27-1

11.6

Adam Zampa to Jake Weatherald, no run

Short, on off, Jake Weatherald tucks it to mid-wicket.

10:56 AM IST Jake Weatherald walks in.

11.5

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, no run

88.2kph

OUT! TAKEN! Chris Lynn departs after a fine knock! Slower one, on off, Chris Lynn slaps it towards covers. The ball carries straight in the hands of Laurie Evans who makes no mistake. Chris Lynn walks back into the hut.

Chris Lynn

88 (51b 10x4 4x6)SR: 172.55

c Laurie Evans b Adam Zampa

11.4

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, no run

97.4kph

Slower one, on off, Chris Lynn pushes it to the mid off fielder.

11.3

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 6 runs

96.9kph

SIX! Even better! Just 27 needed now! Fuller one, on off, Chris Lynn picks it well and plunders it over long off for a biggie.

11.2

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

95.8kph

FOUR! Shot! Short and on off, Chris Lynn picks it well and slogs it magnificently over square leg for a boundary.

11.1

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

94.8kph

Lands it in off, Chris Lynn slogs it to backward square leg for a brace.

10:52 AM IST James Bazley walks in.

End of over 1113 runs

STR: 104/1CRR: 9.45RRR: 4.33

Ball

D'Arcy Short:27 (20)

Chris Lynn:76 (46)

Tom Rogers:3-0-28-1

10.6

Tom Rogers to D'Arcy Short, no run

OUT! TIMBER! D'Arcy Short bites the dust. On a length and on off, D'Arcy Short hangs back and looks to pull it but misses as the ball hits the top of off. D'Arcy Short's cameo comes to an end.

D'Arcy Short

27 (20b 2x4 2x6)SR: 135.00

b Tom Rogers

10.5

Tom Rogers to D'Arcy Short, 4 runs

133.3kph

FOUR MORE! They look in a hurry now! Too full, on off, D'Arcy Short hangs back and hammers it through point for another boundary.

10.4

Tom Rogers to D'Arcy Short, 4 runs

122.8kph

FOUR! D'Arcy Short joins the party! Short, on leg, D'Arcy Short picks it well and pulls it over backward square leg for a boundary.

100 Runs for the teamAdelaide Strikers

Runs: 100/0

10.3

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 1 run

133.9kph

Lands it on off, Chris Lynn flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

10.2

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, no run

122.3kph

Bowls it on off, Chris Lynn taps it to mid on.

10.1

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

135.2kph

FOUR! Well played! Short, on leg, Chris Lynn picks it well and helps it over short fine for a boundary.

10:47 AM IST Drinks! The Adelaide Strikers have built a solid opening partnership, with Lynn and Short accumulating 91 runs off just 60 deliveries. While D'Arcy Short has supported him well, Lynn has been in destructive form, smashing the ball all around the park. Melbourne Renegades need quick wickets. Let's see how it pans out...

End of over 109 runs

STR: 91/0CRR: 9.10RRR: 5.20

Ball

D'Arcy Short:19 (17)

Chris Lynn:71 (43)

Kane Richardson:2-0-20-0

9.6

Kane Richardson to D'Arcy Short, no run

129.0kph

Fuller one, on off, D'Arcy Short taps it back to the bowler.

9.5

Kane Richardson to D'Arcy Short, 2 runs

129.9kph

Full, on off, D'Arcy Short drills it down the ground for a brace.

9.4

Kane Richardson to D'Arcy Short, no run

132.0kph

Fuller one, on off, D'Arcy Short taps it to mid off.

9.3

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, 1 run

131.6kph

Too full, on leg, Chris Lynn digs it to square leg for one.

9.2

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

106.5kph

Short, on off, Chris Lynn lifts it over covers for a brace.

9.1

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

116.7kph

FOUR! Well played! Slower one, outside off, Chris Lynn hangs back and slaps it hard and through covers for a boundary.

End of over 913 runs

STR: 82/0CRR: 9.11RRR: 5.54

Ball

D'Arcy Short:17 (14)

Chris Lynn:64 (40)

Adam Zampa:2-0-15-0

8.6

Adam Zampa to D'Arcy Short, 6 runs

85.8kph

SIX! Up and over! Bowls it full and on off, D'Arcy Short picks it well and plunders it over long on for a biggie.

8.5

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 1 run

94.5kph

Short, on off, Chris Lynn pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

8.4

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

85.2kph

FOUR! Shot! Fuller one, on off, Chris Lynn picks it well and sweeps it elegantly through square leg for a boundary.

8.3

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, no run

82.5kph

Bowls it on off, Chris Lynn pushes it to covers.

8.2

Adam Zampa to D'Arcy Short, 1 run

84.2kph

Full, on off, D'Arcy Short sweeps it to square leg for one more.

8.1

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 1 run

Full, on leg, Chris Lynn flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

End of over 88 runs

STR: 69/0CRR: 8.63RRR: 6.16

Ball

D'Arcy Short:10 (12)

Chris Lynn:58 (36)

Jacob Bethell:1-0-8-0

7.6

Jacob Bethell to D'Arcy Short, 6 runs

SIX! What a shot! Short, on off, D'Arcy Short dances down the ground and lofts it magnificently over long on for a biggie.

7.5

Jacob Bethell to D'Arcy Short, no run

99.3kph

Bowls it down leg, D'Arcy Short edges it to the fielder at short fine.

7.4

Jacob Bethell to Chris Lynn, 1 run

91.5kph

Full, on leg, Chris Lynn flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

7.3

Jacob Bethell to Chris Lynn, no run

91.4kph

Bowls it down leg, Chris Lynn looks to pull it but edges it to the left of the keeper.

7.2

Jacob Bethell to Chris Lynn, no run

98.0kph

Lands it on leg, Chris Lynn blocks it back.

7.1

Jacob Bethell to D'Arcy Short, 1 run

92.0kph

Full, on off, D'Arcy Short drills it down the ground for one.

End of over 719 runs

STR: 61/0CRR: 8.71RRR: 6.30

Ball

Chris Lynn:57 (33)

D'Arcy Short:3 (9)

Will Sutherland:2-0-22-0

6.6

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

132.0kph

Length, on leg, Chris Lynn fends it to mid on for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets!

6.6

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 1 run

128.8kph

Wide! A wayward bouncer, on leg, Chris Lynn ducks under it. Wided.

6.5

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

122.8kph

Short again, on off, Chris Lynn slaps it to point for a brace.

6.4

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

136.4kph

FOUR! Fifty up for Chris Lynn in a flash! Short and wide, Chris Lynn picks it well and slaps it through backward point for a boundary.

Chris Lynn

Runs: 53(31)SR: 170.97

6.3

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

137.3kph

FOUR! Streaky again! Too full, on leg, Chris Lynn looks to flick it but gets an inside edge as the ball goes through the left of the keeper for a boundary.

50 Runs for the teamAdelaide Strikers

Runs: 52/0

6.2

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 6 runs

133.4kph

SIX! Up and over! Streaky and Chris Lynn won't mind! Length, outside off, Chris Lynn looks to pull it but gets a top edge as the ball flies over third man for a biggie.

6.1

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, no run

135.8kph

Short, on off, Chris Lynn fends it to mid on.

End of over 62 runs

STR: 42/0CRR: 7.00RRR: 7.21

Ball

D'Arcy Short:3 (9)

Chris Lynn:39 (27)

Adam Zampa:1-0-2-0

5.6

Adam Zampa to D'Arcy Short, no run

89.7kph

Too full, on off, D'Arcy Short blocks it back.

5.5

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, 1 run

93.9kph

Lands it on leg, Chris Lynn tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

5.4

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, no run

92.7kph

Short, on off, Chris Lynn blocks it back.

5.3

Adam Zampa to Chris Lynn, no run

92.0kph

Lands it on off, Chris Lynn blocks it to point.

5.2

Adam Zampa to D'Arcy Short, 1 run

90.3kph

Full, on off, D'Arcy Short drives it to covers for one.

5.1

Adam Zampa to D'Arcy Short, no run

80.4kph

Bowls it on off, D'Arcy Short taps it to covers.

End of over 53 runs

STR: 40/0CRR: 8.00RRR: 6.86

Ball

D'Arcy Short:2 (6)

Chris Lynn:38 (24)

Will Sutherland:1-0-3-0

4.6

Will Sutherland to D'Arcy Short, 1 run

133.4kph

Length, on off, D'Arcy Short taps it to mid off for one.

4.5

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, 1 run

134.7kph

Lands it on leg, Chris and fends it to mid on for one.

4.4

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, no run

131.9kph

Slower one, on off, Chris Lynn fends it back.

4.3

Will Sutherland to Chris Lynn, no run

133.9kph

Play and a miss! Length, outside off, Chris Lynn looks to cut it but misses.

4.2

Will Sutherland to D'Arcy Short, 1 run

135.2kph

D'Arcy Short is finally off the mark. Full, on off, D'Arcy Short drives it through covers for one.

4.1

Will Sutherland to D'Arcy Short, no run

130.4kph

Full, on off, D'Arcy Short taps it to covers.

End of over 414 runs

STR: 37/0CRR: 9.25RRR: 6.62

Ball

Chris Lynn:37 (21)

D'Arcy Short:0 (3)

Tom Rogers:2-0-15-0

3.6

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, no run

134.0kph

Back of a length, down leg, Chris Lynn looks to pull it but misses.

3.5

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

108.9kph

FOUR! Excellent from Chris Lynn! Slower one, outside off, Chris Lynn picks it well and slaps it hard and through point for a boundary.

3.4

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, no run

138.2kph

Length, on off, Chris Lynn taps it to mid off.

3.3

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

130.9kph

Lands it on off, Chris Lynn drags it through mid-wicket for a brace.

3.2

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 2 runs

134.9kph

Short, on off, Chris Lynn pulls it to mid-wicket for a brace.

Chris Lynn

Runs: 31(17)SR: 182.35

3.1

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 6 runs

133.9kph

SIX! Up and away! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Chris Lynn winds up and clatters it over cow corner for a biggie.

End of over 311 runs

STR: 23/0CRR: 7.67RRR: 7.05

Ball

Chris Lynn:23 (15)

D'Arcy Short:0 (3)

Kane Richardson:1-0-11-0

2.6

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, 1 run

132.4kph

Bowls it on off, Chris Lynn taps it to mid off for one.

2.5

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, no run

134.9kph

Lands it on off, Chris Lynn blocks it to point.

2.4

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, 6 runs

135.6kph

SIX! Shot! On a length and outside off, Chris Lynn moves forward and slashes it elegantly over covers for a biggie.

2.3

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, no run

133.4kph

On a length and on off, Chris Lynn blocks it to short covers.

2.2

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, no run

128.8kph

Back of a length, on off, Chris Lynn looks to cut it but misses.

2.1

Kane Richardson to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

115.6kph

FOUR! Well played! Short and wide, Chris Lynn picks it well and slaps it magnificently through the cover region.

End of over 21 run

STR: 12/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 7.27

Ball

D'Arcy Short:0 (3)

Chris Lynn:12 (9)

Tom Rogers:1-0-1-0

1.6

Tom Rogers to D'Arcy Short, no run

133.5kph

Short and wide, D'Arcy Short looks to play at it but misses.

1.5

Tom Rogers to D'Arcy Short, no run

133.7kph

Length, on off, D'Arcy Short taps it to covers.

1.4

Tom Rogers to D'Arcy Short, no run

137.0kph

Too full, on off, D'Arcy Short taps it to the cover fielder.

1.3

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, 1 run

Full, on leg, Chris Lynn drags it to mid-wicket for one.

1.2

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, no run

135.3kph

Fuller one, on off, Chris Lynn blocks it to mid on.

1.1

Tom Rogers to Chris Lynn, no run

139.1kph

Bowls it down leg, Chris Lynn looks to pull it but gets a hit on his body.

10:08 AM IST Tom Rogers to share the attack.

End of over 111 runs

STR: 11/0CRR: 11.00RRR: 6.94

Ball

Chris Lynn:11 (6)

D'Arcy Short:0 (0)

Fergus O'Neill:1-0-11-0

0.6

Fergus O'Neill to Chris Lynn, 3 runs

134.4kph

Bowls it on off, Chris Lynn drives it through extra covers. The fielder chases it and stops a possible boundary. Three runs taken.

0.5

Fergus O'Neill to Chris Lynn, no run

130.1kph

Bowls it on off, Chris Lynn taps it to mid off.

0.4

Fergus O'Neill to Chris Lynn, 4 runs

130.4kph

FOUR MORE! A bit streaky but they won't mind! Length, on off, Chris Lynn lofts it but doesn't time it well. The ball goes over extra covers for a boundary.

0.3