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BBL 2024-25 Scorchers vs Renegades Highlights: Connolly's Fifty In Vain As Renegades Bag Shaky Win Against Scorchers 

Soumyajit Dutta∙ Updated: Dec 23 2024, 6:12 PM

Will Sutherland guides Melbourne Renegades to 2-wicket victory against Perth Scorchers [Source: @codesportsau/X.com]Will Sutherland guides Melbourne Renegades to 2-wicket victory against Perth Scorchers [Source: @codesportsau/X.com]

The Melbourne Renegades, after winning the toss, restricted the Perth Scorchers to a modest 143/8 in their 20 overs. However, the Renegades' chase faced a series of setbacks, including several crucial dismissals. The Scorchers gained the upper hand during the middle overs, putting the Renegades on the back foot. However, Sutherland put the team back into the game and managed to triumph with a 2-wicket win.

With that being said, let's take a look at how the Scorchers vs Renegades BBL 14 match panned out:

Scorchers vs Renegades Highlights: Tom Rogers' Spell, Mackenzie Harvey's Brilliance Rips Apart Scorchers

The Scorchers started out weak with the bat after they were sent out to bat. Opener Finn Allen fell for a duck and Keaton Jennings followed soon after the powerplay, thanks to the brilliant piece of fielding by Mackenzie Harvey. The southpaw was absolutely ruthless while palming the balls that came his way. Harvey also dismissed Matthew Spoors with a one-handed screamer which added to Scorchers' woes.

Meanwhile, Tom Rogers was the pick of Renegade's bowlers as he scalped 3 wickets including the dangerous-looking Cooper Connolly. While Zampa and Sutherland scalped the top-order, Rogers' middle-order picks surely halted Scorcher from getting to a massive total.

Scorchers vs Renegades Highlights: The Cooper Connolly Show Pulls Scorchers Back Into The Game

After a rather disappointing outing from the Scorchers' top order, coming in to bat at number 2, Cooper Connolly provided a much-needed spark with his powerful inning. The 21-year-old bashed a massive 66 off 50 balls where he bagged his second half-ton of BBL 14 in 46 balls.

Connolly was exploding with power and decorated his inning with 6 massive sixes and one boundary. However, his explosive inning was cut short in the final over when he mistimed a shot and was caught by Harvey off an Adam Zampa delivery.

Scorchers vs Renegades Highlights: Agar, Connolly Halts Renegades' Momentum

The Renegades' chase faltered early with Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Brown failing to build a strong foundation. However, Tim Seifert and Jacob Bethell injected some urgency into the innings with a quickfire partnership. This momentum was halted by the introduction of spin. Ashton Agar and Cooper Connolly applied the brakes, cutting the flow of runs. Agar dismissed the explosive Bethell in the 10th over. 

Connolly too, removed Laurie Evans, leaving the Renegades reeling at 103-5 at the end of 11 overs. The spin duo's economical spells were crucial in disrupting the Renegades' chase and putting them on the back foot.

Scorchers vs Renegades Highlights: Will Sutherland Guides Renegades To Win

The Renegades' momentum stalled significantly in the middle overs. The dismissals of Mackenzie Harvey and Tom Rogers derailed their chase, turning a seemingly comfortable pursuit into a challenging uphill battle. Despite a spirited fightback, the Scorchers managed to keep the Renegades under pressure. However, under the calm guidance of captain Will Sutherland, they ultimately secured a thrilling two-wicket victory. 

This win marks Renegades' second victory out of three matches in the tournament and the first against the Scorchers. They will next face the Sydney Thunder on December 30 at Sydney Showground Stadium.