A sensational century from Finn Allen laid the inspiration for a dominant efficiency as Perth Scorchers thrashed Melbourne Renegades by 50 runs in Match 36 of the Huge Bash League 2025-26 at Docklands Stadium. After profitable the toss and opting to bowl, the Renegades had been made to pay closely for some unfastened bowling because the Scorchers piled up an imposing whole of 219/7.
Finn Allen steals the present with a panoramic hundred
The Scorchers’ innings was headlined by Allen, who produced a shocking knock of 101 off simply 53 balls, smashing 5 fours and eight towering sixes. Allen set the tempo early and maintained his aggression all through, dismantling the Renegades’ bowling assault with clear hitting and sensible placement. He acquired helpful assist from Aaron Hardie (22 off 11) and Laurie Evans (21 off 11), guaranteeing the momentum by no means dipped within the latter half of the innings.
Regardless of Allen’s dominance, Melbourne discovered a vivid spot via Sam Elliott, who delivered a formidable spell of 4 for 28 in three overs. Adam Zampa and Brendan Doggett chipped in with a wicket every, however the injury had already been completed as Perth crossed the 200-run mark comfortably.
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Melbourne Renegades’ chase falters regardless of Tim Seifert’s resistance
Chasing a steep goal of 220, the Renegades acquired off to a poor begin, shedding Josh Brown for a duck and failing to construct early partnerships. Tim Seifert stood tall amid the collapse, scoring a combating 66 off 43 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes. His innings briefly revived hopes, particularly when Jake Fraser-McGurk blasted a speedy 42 off simply 18 deliveries, putting 5 sixes in an entertaining cameo.
Nevertheless, the required run charge continued to climb, and common wickets ensured Melbourne by no means really threatened the Scorchers’ whole. The center and decrease order struggled to maintain momentum, with solely small contributions coming late within the innings because the Renegades closed on 169/7 from their 20 overs.
Perth’s bowlers executed their plans successfully, led by Cooper Connolly and Mahli Beardman, who claimed two wickets apiece. Connolly’s economical spell of two for 23 proved essential in breaking partnerships, whereas Beardman’s disciplined bowling utilized the squeeze within the center overs. Assist got here from Hardie and Luke Holt, guaranteeing Melbourne had been saved properly under the asking charge.
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