Melbourne Renegades will play a head-to-head match against Perth Scorchers in the upcoming Big Bash League game 52. For the Renegades, this game is even more important because they still have two games to play and must win at least one of them to advance. Renegades, who have won six of the twelve games they have played, are currently in third place, but if they lose both of their final two games, Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes could overtake them.
In the most recent match, Renegades faced Thunder. Batting first, they struggled to score 142 in the end and lost a ton of wickets in the middle overs, but Will Sutherland's quick-fire 42 ensured that their bowlers had something to bowl at. Renegades bowlers needed to perform better because the team's total was below average, but they failed to do so, and Thunder won with 9 deliveries remaining.The Perth Scorchers will try to maintain their winning streak into the playoff rounds of the tournament because it's their final league game of the year. They are the team that is looking the best to win the title this time around with only three losses in the season so far.
In the match they just played., Scorchers faced the Strikers, and they were ruthless with the ball. Bowling first, they shook the Strikers by taking 4 wickets during the powerplay, and they continued to take wickets as the Strikers were bowled out for 92. The Strikers were completely destroyed thanks to up to three bowlers picking up three wickets. After a little early stumbling in pursuit of that modest target, the Scorchers came roaring home in the game's 12th over, taking the game away from the Strikers thanks to Aaron Hardie and Josh Inglis. Renegades must be wary of their opponents and play with precision if they want to secure a victory in this match, with Scorchers particularly looking lethal with the ball.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers
With a strong beginning and a strong ending, the Melbourne Renegades did a great job for themselves. However, they lost control of the chase in the middle of this innings. Two excellent half-centuries from captain Aaron Finch and comeback player Shaun Marsh nearly accomplished the unthinkable for their team, but the target to chase was, one would have to say, a bit too lofty from the outset. In the 18th over of this second innings, Aaron Finch took Andrew Tye, the competition's best bowler so far, for 31 runs, bringing the score much closer than initially anticipated. Also demonstrated here is the possibility that Aaron Finch would benefit from starting the batting order and facing as many pitches as he can in order to prepare for some major hits.
Although it was painful to watch, the Scorchers did suffer two injuries: Matthew Kelly was struck flush in the face by the throw to the bowler's end, and Andrew Tye was struck in the face while attempting to make a high catch. However, both ultimately appeared to be fine, which was reassuring for any cricket fan. Cooper Connolly was chosen by the home team, but he didn't bowl; instead, Kelly, who was injured, was replaced by Peter Hatzoglou, who bowled Kelly right away. Additionally, Ashton Agar was watching from the sidelines for the home team despite Ashton Agar having bowled 3 overs and taken 2 wickets for them. The Scorchers' problem is that right now, everything they do is paying off.
As a result, Perth Scorchers will win the table no matter what happens, and they'll play the Sydney Sixers in the first playoff game on Saturday. The Melbourne Renegades, who are currently sitting on 12 points with one game remaining, have not suffered any negative effects from coming so close today. They are still in the running to make the playoffs.
Perth Scorchers - Cameron Bancroft, Tymal Mills, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Jason Behrendorff, Aaron Hardie, Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Ashton Agar, Peter Hatzoglou, Nick Hobson, Matthew Kelly, Phil Salt, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Ashton Turner.
Melbourne Renegades - Akeal Hosein, Liam Livingstone, Sam Harper, Aaron Finch, Kane Richardson, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nic Maddinson, Ruwantha Kellapotha, Mackenzie Harvey, Zak Evans , Jack Prestwidge, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Shaun Marsh, Jon Wells,Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers.
Match 52 of Big Bash League 2022-23 happened at The Perth Stadium in Perth Western, Australia.