Match Details
In pursuit of 175, Gurinder Sandhu cushioned an early breakthrough for Thunder as Sam Harper 0(3) departed in the third delivery of the innings. However, that was only calm before the storm as captain Nic Maddinson, alongside Jake Fraser McGurk went all guns blazing by aggregating 40 runs till the end of the powerplay.
When the left-right duo was turning the tide in favor of the Renegades, Daniel Sams got the breakthrough for Thunder as Fraser McGurk departed for 24(18). Aaron Finch, the next batter in, then joined forces with Maddinson and stitched a partnership of 49 runs before southpaw Maddinson perished for 39(28), including 2 fours and 3 maximums.
After the wicket of Andre Russell 7(7), one may have anticipated the game is done and dusted for the Renegades, but former captain Aaron Finch had other arrangements. The right-handed batter brought resurgence to the Renegades dug-out by chalking up 70(43), including 7 fours and 2 maximums under pressure, and got his team off the line.
Despite being a touch expensive, Tom Rogers was the pick of the bowlers for the Renegades by claiming two crucial scalps and giving away 41 runs. Stick around for the post-match presentation!