BBL|14 [Twitter reactions]: Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers led the Melbourne Renegades to a thrilling last-gasp win against the Perth Scorchers
26th match in Big Bash League 2024-25 saw Melbourne Renegades edge past the Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets in a great finish at Optus Stadium in Perth. Skipper Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers he put in an exceptional all-round performance, leading the Renegades to a well-deserved victory.
The Perth Scorchers are struggling to post a competitive total
After being awarded the toss, Melbourne Renegades opted to bowl first, putting the Scorchers under pressure early on. Perth Scorchers managed a modest total of 147/8 in their 20 overs. He fought superbly against the disciplined bowling attack of Renegades, with just Aaron Hardie managing a steady 34 off 34 balls with three boundaries. The real highlight for the Scorchers was Ashton Agarwho came in as a lower-order batsman and smashed an unbeaten 51 off 30 balls, including one four and four towering sixes.
Adam Zampa was the pick of the Renegades bowlers, finishing with figures of 3/27 in his four-over spell. Sutherland and Rogers chipped in with two wickets each, while Kane Richardson claimed one. Their combined efforts restricted the Scorchers to a below par total.
Will Sutherland and Tom Rogers shine in the chase
Melbourne Renegades’ chase got off to a shaky start, with the pacers of the Scorchers Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorffand Jhye Richardson strike early. The Renegades found themselves in trouble, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Sutherland steadied the innings with the captain’s knock of 70 runs off 45 balls, which included five fours and three sixes. His aggressive yet calculated approach kept the Renegade in the hunt. Rogers played a key role in the lower order, contributing 49 off 31 balls for the win, with four fours and three sixes and remained not out. Together, Sutherland and Rogers ensured the Renegades crossed the mark with just four wickets to spare, scoring 150/6 in 19.4 overs.
The Scorchers bowlers fought valiantly to defend a modest total. Morris, Behrendorff and Jhye took two wickets each, Morris being particularly frugal. However, their efforts were not enough to match the brilliance of Sutherland and Rogers. For his outstanding all-round performance, which included two wickets and a crucial knock of 49 runs, Rogers was named man of the match. His contribution with both bat and ball was instrumental in Renegades’ victory, keeping their campaign alive in the 2024-25 Big Bash League.
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Here’s how Twitter responded:
#Melbournerenegades thank you
— Lucas 🔴🟠🔴 (@LucasDaAnalyzer) January 7, 2025
Melbourne Renegades wonderful comeback after 4 wickets for 10 runs against Perth Scorchers.
They successfully scored 148 runs in 19.4 overs and won by 4 wickets.
Captain Will Sutherland scored a brilliant 70 runs in 45 balls and Tom Rogers 49* runs in 31 balls.@BBL pic.twitter.com/Un9zgsv6Ha
— ALLROUNDER (@TheAllr0under) January 7, 2025
Melbourne Renegades won by 4 Wickets. A magnificent winning performance. Take a Bow Will Sutherland 2/22 & 70(45) and Tom Rogers 2/39 & 49*(31) [Player of the Match]. Adam Zampa’s Fantastic Spell 3/27.@RenegadesBBL#BBL14 #PSvMR @will_suth12
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 7, 2025
This is how you should approach every chase! No target is too big when you play your innings with feel. Fantastic chase by Melbourne Renegades!@RenegadesBBL #BBL #BBL2024
— Kaptaan (@chaijeeevi) January 7, 2025
I WOULD DIE FOR THE MELBOURNE RENEGADES.
I WILL TATTOO SUTHERLAND’S FACE ON MY BACK.
— Loz (@Lozzemarine) January 7, 2025
After he was 5-44, @RenegadesBBL chasing the Scorchers in Perth 😳#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/CRWukEwY7D
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2025
Melbourne Renegades beat Perth Scorchers by 4 wickets 🏏#Cricket #BBL14 #MelbourneRenegades pic.twitter.com/2zM2uUn8U5
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 7, 2025
Being a Perth Scorchers and Fremantle Dockers fan is rough…
— alyssa⁸¹🧡🏆 (@alyssaa_81) January 7, 2025
An incredible match in the BBL!
Melbourne Renegades were 10/4 in 4.3 overs while chasing 148 runs against Perth Scorchers.
Will Sutherland 70 (45)
Tom Rogers 49*(31)The duo drives them to victory! 🙌
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) January 7, 2025
Unreal choke by Perth scorchers #BBL #CricketTwitter
— Mayukh roy (@Mayukhroy9) January 7, 2025
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