Melbourne Renegades he won The Hobart storm in the fifth game of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at Simonds Stadium, Geelong. The Renegades, led by their brilliant batting and strong batting, secured an emphatic six-wicket victory, leaving the Hurricanes to spoil their lowest BBL total.
Amazing one-handed catch by Tim Seifert
One of the biggest hits for the Hurricanes came in the 5th over when Tim Seifertthe wicketkeeper of the Renegades team, stuck out his chin with one hand to remove it. Chris Jordan. Facing a big delivery down the side of the leg from Fergus O'NeillJordan tried to look but could see clearly. Seifert's spectacular dive to the left has the crowd and players in awe, showing a sharp display by the Renegades.
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That's SCREAMER 🔥
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Hit the Hobart Hurricanes in the fall
By electing to bowl first, the Renegades unleashed a devastating attack that decimated the Hurricanes' batting line. The decision paid off handsomely as the Hurricanes were bowled out for just 74 runs in 12.4 overs, their lowest total and the tenth lowest in BBL history.
The Hurricanes' innings struggled to get going, with their top order defeated by the relentless Renegades bowlers. Captain Nathan Ellis he provided the only resistance, scoring a gritty 35 off 29 balls, including four fours and a six. Despite their efforts, the rest failed, leaving the group with a low number.
The Renegades bowlers were the stars of the show, and Fergus O'Neill, Tom Rogersand the captain Why Sutherland sharing three wickets each. O'Neill and Rogers each took their scalps in just three overs, while Sutherland's innings yielded three wickets for just 14 runs at an impressive economy of 4.70. Their combined efforts showed a unique discipline and precision, which helped a lot in stopping the storm.
Insurgents chase the target well
Chasing a target of 75, the Renegades secured victory in just nine overs, finishing on 78/4. Seifert also shone, scoring 37 off 19 balls, including four fours and two sixes.
Back-to-back BOMBS from Tim Seifert 💣💥#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/SUXiGMETgo
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Despite a couple of wickets from Hurricanes skipper Ellis, the Renegades held on to win. Rogers was adjudged Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. His three-wicket haul disrupted the Hurricanes' middle order, setting the tone for Renegades' dominance.