• Melbourne Stars defeated Melbourne Renegades in Match 23 of BBL|13.

  • Glenn Maxwell was named Player of the Match for his all-round heroics.

Twitter reactions: All-round Glenn Maxwell powers Melbourne Stars to emphatic win over Melbourne Renegades in BBL|13
Melbourne Stars beat Melbourne Renegades by 8 wickets (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a highly anticipated encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades faced off in the 23rd match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24. The toss favored the Stars, who elected to bowl first, aiming to capitalize on the conditions.

Dan Lawrence, Glenn Maxwell sizzle with the ball

The Melbourne Renegades struggled to make a significant impact with the bat, posting a total of 97/7 in their allotted 14 overs. Despite a promising start from Quinton de Kock, who scored 23 runs off 16 deliveries, the Renegades’ batting order faced consistent pressure from the Stars’ bowlers. Dan Lawrence shined with the ball as he claimed two wickets, contributing to the Renegades’ limited total. Stars skipper Glenn Maxwell bagged one wicket and conceded only 8 runs from 3 overs.

Maxwell leads Melbourne Stars to a comfortable win

In response, the Melbourne Stars showcased a dominant batting display, chasing down the target with ease. Opener Tom Fraser Rogers led the charge with a solid 46 runs off 34 deliveries, supported by crucial contributions from Beau Webster and captain  Maxwell. Maxwell’s explosive innings of 32 runs off 15 balls, featuring two fours and three sixes, played a pivotal role in securing the victory.

The Renegades’ bowlers struggled to contain the Stars’ batting lineup, with Tom Stewart Rogers and Peter Siddle picking up a wicket each. However, the Stars reached the target of 101 with 7.5 overs to spare, winning the match by 8 wickets.

The comprehensive victory for the Melbourne Stars consolidates their position in the BBL 2023-24 standings, while the Melbourne Renegades will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. The clash between the two Melbourne rivals lived up to expectations, providing cricket fans with an entertaining spectacle at one of Australia’s iconic cricket venues.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

https://twitter.com/7Cricket/status/1742149063984742576

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