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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:
PAINT THE TOWN GREEN 💚
We take the W in the Derby!#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/C24eU32ySC
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) January 2, 2024
Glenn Maxwell inventing new shots in cricket.
– The Mad Maxi. 💪💥pic.twitter.com/lTZcdWCA1n
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 2, 2024
Rogers closes it out for the Stars! #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/2b3aRzJuW1
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 2, 2024
What a Match Winning Performance from @Gmaxi_32 1/8 & 32*(15) playing his 100th Match for @StarsBBL in #BBL. Fantastic spell Dan Lawrence 2/8. Well played Thomas Rogers 46*(34). FOURS Consecutive Wins in a Row for @StarsBBL in #BBL13. Stars won by 8 Wickets.@MCG
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 2, 2024
A comfortable win for Melbourne Stars 👊#BBL13 #cricket
Scorecard: https://t.co/I8RfORynZv #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/M0s0fqwDcO— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 2, 2024
Back-to-back FOURS for Thomas Rogers.#BBL13 #Japan #perletti #earthquake #石川県 #地震 #tsunami pic.twitter.com/XvC2K60Ky6
— Farhan Mansuri (@_FarhanMansuri) January 2, 2024
Innovative Shot by Glenn Maxwell https://t.co/JYOiWmjJam
— Abhimanyu (@abhimanyusrt) January 2, 2024
https://twitter.com/7Cricket/status/1742149063984742576
🚨🚨: Captain Glenn Maxwell’s all round show :
1-8(3) with the ball
32*(15) with the bat (3 sixes) to chase down 98 in a 14 over match vs Renegade#BBL13pic.twitter.com/hl9TNB6m0v— RCB Xtra. (@Rcb_Xtra) January 2, 2024
I 💚 Glenn Maxwell pic.twitter.com/X4gbMxBlGU
— Akira (@Akira9_25) January 2, 2024
The Glenn Maxwell game tonight! Masterclass #BBL13 https://t.co/NzQU5y1HZg
— Kye Ferreira (@KyeFerreira) January 2, 2024
STARS WIN THE MELBOURNE DERBY & in Glenn Maxwell’s 100th game #BBL13
— theresa (@theresa07_) January 2, 2024
Melbourne is green 💚
Glenn Maxwell is the best player in the world at the moment🔥#BBL13— Zuhayr Rawat (@zuhayr_rawat) January 2, 2024
Glenn Maxwell doing Glenn Maxwell things again… 3 sixes in a row 🔥🔥🔥
— Matt North (@Matty1North) January 2, 2024
is glenn maxwell the best white ball player in the world rn?
— Rashid Warne (@WarneKhan) January 2, 2024
Stop what you’re doing and take a look at the latest Glenn Maxwell invention! 🤩 The Mad Maxi is rewriting the book on cricket shots and we love it. #GlennMaxwell #Cricket https://t.co/I9XVCBB853
— TJ (@TAB_TAB_HH) January 2, 2024
Glenn Maxwell is a beast 🔥 #BBL13
— ClarkoRoo 🚌 (@Mick_Roos3) January 2, 2024
Glenn Maxwell is the 🐐 don’t @ me #BBL13
— JAKE FLAGPIES23 🏆🖤🤍 (@IncrediblyBozza) January 2, 2024
All hail king Glenn Maxwell #BBL13
— theresa (@theresa07_) January 2, 2024
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