The Melbourne Renegades beat the Sydney Thunder by 4 wickets on Sunday, December 18, in Match 7 of the Big Bash League 2022. They have now risen to the 2nd spot in the points table.
After opting to bat primary, Sydney Thunder placed a huge total of 174 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Rilee Rossouw was the top run-getter for the team as he secured his maiden half-century in the Big Bash League off only 38 balls.
Alex Ross (39 off 23) and Oliver Davies (33 off 18) made major contributions lower down the order and laid the team for a decent finish. Tom Rogers picked up 2 wickets for the Renegades.
In answer, Aaron Finch (70 off 43) and Nic Maddinson (39 off 28) helped, which support their team get over the line with one ball to spare. Daniel Sams picked up 3 wickets for the Thunder, while Gurinder Sandhu chipped in with a few wickets.
Big Bash League 2022 Maximum Runs List
Nic Maddinson has to lead to the top of the list in the maximum runs list with 126 runs, thanks to his 28-ball 39 while opening the innings for the Renegades. Joe Clarke of Melbourne Stars sits below Maddinson with 112 runs to his name in 2 matches.
Matthew Short is in the 3rd position, having secured 93 runs in 2 games at an average of 46.50. Jordan Silk and Chris Lynn are 4th and 5th, appropriately, as both batters have secured 77 runs apiece.
BBL 2022 Maximum Wickets List
Henry Thornton of Adelaide Strikers sits at the peak of the maximum wickets list in the Big Bash League 2022. The 26-year-old fast bowler has picked up 9 wickets from 2 matches at an average of 2.2.
Daniel Sams of Sydney Thunder bowled great and picked up 3 wickets against the Renegades, although, his team ended up on the losing side. He has risen to the 2nd spot on the most wickets list with 7 scalps from 3 games.
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