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The highly anticipated Melbourne Derby took place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on January 4, 2025, when the Melbourne Stars faced against him Melbourne Renegades in game 23 of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season. The match was marked by an exciting performance by Ben Duckettwhose explosive innings propelled the Stars to a 5-wicket victory, securing their second win of the season.
Melbourne Renegades’ struggles with willow
Winning the toss, the Melbourne Stars opted to bowl first, a decision that would prove crucial as they sought to restrict their rivals. The MCG, known for its vibrant atmosphere and challenging pitch conditions, set the stage for an exciting encounter. The Renegades, who batted first, managed to register a total of 168 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, setting a target of 169 runs for the Stars.
The Renegades’ innings got off to a shaky start. They lost their first wicket early when jose brown He was dismissed for just 6 runs. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tim Seifert did the same, leaving the team struggling at 53 for 3. However, Jacob Bethel and Jonathan Wells He stabilized the entries with a partnership that brought some stability. Bethell scored a commendable 49 runs off 36 balls, while Wells contributed 45 runs off 31 balls.
The late rise of Laura Evanswho scored 24 runs off just 11 balls, helped the Renegades reach a competitive total, but it was clear that they had left room for improvement. joel paris was the featured bowler, with 2 wickets for 23 runs, displaying a disciplined bowling performance that kept the Renegades in check throughout their innings.
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Ben Duckett’s dazzling display at the Melbourne Stars innings
Chasing 169 runs, the Stars also faced early setbacks. they lost Thomas Rogers and Samuel Harper quickly, leaving them at a precarious 3 for 2. However, Duckett’s arrival in the box changed the momentum of the game. He played an aggressive knock of 67 runs off 49 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. His ability to rotate the attack and find boundaries at crucial moments was instrumental in leading his team to victory.
Duckett received valuable support from Marcos Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright. Stoinis scored 48 runs off 35 balls, while Cartwright remained unbeaten with 24 runs off just 12 balls, ensuring the Stars crossed the finish line with two balls to spare. The partnership between Duckett and Stoinis was particularly vital as they built a solid foundation after the first wickets fell. Gurinder Sandhu he turned out to be the only warrior, claiming 3 wickets for 29 runs in his four overs against the Renegades who showed resistance.
The match concluded with the Melbourne Stars triumphing by 5 wickets, marking a significant victory that could rejuvenate their season. Duckett’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting his pivotal role in this derby.
This is how Twitter reacted:
Third half-century for Ben Duckett in this BBL season. 👌#avisha#BigBrother #StarAcademyLeLive #LingOrm #PremiosDailynews2024 #winterahead #jungdang #bambam #IRENE #AIart #DailynewsAwards2024xLMSY pic.twitter.com/tcukW8khwB
— Cricket lover 🇮🇳🧢 (@I_am_Unkar007) January 4, 2025
Most fifty in BBL 2024-25
– Ben Duckett: 3 fifties
– Finn Allen: 2 fifties
– Cooper Connolly: 2 fifties
–Dan Lawrence: 150
– Sam Konstas: 1 fifty pic.twitter.com/nJ0aTXIxGf—Akshay Tadvi 🇮🇳 (@AkshayTadvi28) January 4, 2025
Magnificent again by Ben Duckett 👏 pic.twitter.com/1wDD3X3hrM
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 4, 2025
Ben Duckett is a very intelligent cricketer!#BBL14 #zelena3E pic.twitter.com/qI5jAEIdTq
—Ritu Jaipur (@Ritukd31) January 4, 2025
Melbourne is our baby, above the stars 💚🌟 #bbl14 https://t.co/MwuAZxuUnG
—Patrick Malone 🤎💛 (@pattymalone2000) January 4, 2025
Second win of the season for Melbourne Stars 🏏#Cricket #BigBashLeague #MelbourneStars #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/vyXYL6tQih
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 4, 2025
That monster 121 meter hit by Cartwright sealed the deal for the Stars in the Melbourne derby.#BBL14 #MelbourneDerby #MSvsMR
— Priyank (@Priyank_Gaurav) January 4, 2025
Remember that it is not pronounced Ben Duckett but Douquet.
##BBL14 pic.twitter.com/tirNO2RGhr
—Jason Ford (@TheFordFactor) January 4, 2025
Disappointing result tonight. #BBL14 #GETONRED pic.twitter.com/mLugjx4bq3
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 4, 2025
Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets. Fantastic Spell Joel Paris 2/23. Excellent shot Ben Duckett 67(49)[Player of the Match]. Marcus Stoinis played well 48(35).@EstrellasBBL #BBL14 #MSvMR @BenDuckett1 @MStoinis
– JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 4, 2025
