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Melbourne Renegades kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Brisbane heat at Docklands Stadium in match 38 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s brilliant 46-ball 95 proved to be the match-winning performance as the Renegades chased down a target of 197 with two overs to spare, eliminating the Brisbane Heat from the tournament.
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The Heat posted a formidable 196/4 after being sent in to bat. The innings was boosted by contributions from Jack Wood (45 off 27) and Tom Alsop (42 off 26), both showing their ability to clear the ropes. Matt Renshaw contributed a spirited 40 off 22, while Nathan McSweeney anchored the top order with 29 runs. Max Bryant’s latest flourish (12 for 5) added crucial runs to the tally.
For the Renegades, Adam Zampa (4-0-29-2) and Callum Stow (4-0-31-2) excelled on the ball, providing key breakthroughs to keep the goal within reach.
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The Renegades began their chase aggressively, with Josh Brown smashing 32 off 11 balls to give the team a good start. However, it was Jake Fraser-McGurk who stole the show with an impressive 95, with five fours and eight towering sixes. His knock kept Renegades in control despite a flurry of wickets at the other end.
Lower-order contributions from Fergus O’Neill (16 for 6) and Thomas Stewart Rogers (2 for 2) helped The renegades cross the finish line with 12 balls left.
For Brisbane Heat, Paul Walter (4-0-23-2) was the most economical bowler, while Spencer Johnson and Michael Neser picked up two wickets each but struggled to contain the Renegades’ attack.
Result
The Renegades won by three wickets, securing two vital points. With this victory, the team led by Will Sutherland remains in the fight for the final, while the Heat’s journey in the 2024-25 BBL comes to an end.
