BBL|14: Jake Fraser-McGurk blitz keeps Melbourne Renegades hopes alive, knocked out by Brisbane Heat
Melbourne Renegades they kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling three-wicket win Brisbane Heat at Docklands Stadium in match 38 Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s brilliant 95 off 46 balls proved to be the match-winning performance as the Renegades chased down a target of 197 with two overs to spare, knocking Brisbane Heat out of the tournament.
Brisbane Heat Innings
The Heat scored a whopping 196/4 after being sent in to bat. The innings was fueled by contributions from Jack Wood (45 off 27) and Tom Alsop (42 off 26), both showing their tackling ability. Matt Renshaw chipped in with a brisk 40 off 22, while Nathan McSweeney anchored the top order with 29 runs. A late boom from Max Bryant (12 off 5) added crucial runs to the tally.
For the Renegades, Adam Zampa (4-0-29-2) and Callum Stow (4-0-31-2) excelled with the ball, providing key breakthroughs to keep the target within reach.
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Melbourne Renegades Innings
The Renegades started their chase aggressively, with Josh Brown off 32 balls and 11 balls giving the team a flying start. However, it was Jake Fraser-McGurk who stole the show with a stunning 95, with five fours and eight towering sixes. His knock kept the Renegades in check despite a run of wickets at the other end.
Lower-order contributions from Fergus O’Neill (16 off 6) and Thomas Stewart Rogers (2 off 2) helped Renegades crosses the finish line with 12 balls to spare.
For Brisbane Heat, Paul Walter (4-0-23-2) was the most economical bowler while Spencer Johnson and Michael Neser claimed two wickets each but struggled to contain the Renegades attack.
Result
The Renegades won by three wickets, securing two vital points. The win keeps the Will Sutherland-led side in finals contention as the Heat’s journey to the 2024-25 BBL comes to an end.
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