BBL 2024-25 Match 32: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Timeline

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A blistering knock from Glenn Maxwell and a destructive bowling performance by Mark Steketee helped Melbourne Stars secure a commanding 42-run win over Melbourne Renegades at Docklands Stadium in a thrilling local derby.

Maxwell’s Masterclass Anchors Stars’ Total

Opting to bat first, Melbourne Stars faced early trouble with Sam Harper falling lbw to Tom Rogers on the very first ball of the match. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Glenn Maxwell produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing 90 off 52 balls, featuring four fours and ten sixes. His aggressive intent took the team from a precarious position at 75/7 to a competitive total of 165 all out in 20 overs.

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Among the Melbourne Renegades bowlers, Fergus O’Neill impressed with 2/16, while Tom Rogers (2/41) and Kane Richardson (2/40) claimed key wickets but were expensive in the death overs.

Steketee Dismantles Renegades’ Chase

In reply, the Renegades’ innings never gained momentum. Early breakthroughs by Mark Steketee reduced them to 11/2 within two overs. Steketee delivered a match-winning spell, registering incredible figures of 5/17 in his four overs. His relentless accuracy and sharp movement left the Renegades reeling as they struggled to build partnerships. Joel Paris (3/13) supported well, taking crucial middle-order scalps.

The Renegades’ top scorer was Tim Seifert (26 off 26), but he lacked support from the other end. Despite a late push, extras (20 runs) made a significant portion of the total as the team folded for 123 in 19.5 overs.

Key Moments

• Maxwell’s 90-run blitz lifted the Stars to a defendable total.
• Steketee’s five-wicket haul destroyed the Renegades’ batting lineup.
• Renegades’ Failure to build partnerships led to a disappointing chase.

Match Summary

Melbourne Stars: 165/10 in 20 overs (Glenn Maxwell 90; Mark Steketee 5/17, Joel Paris 3/13)
Melbourne Renegades: 123/10 in 19.5 overs (Tim Seifert 26; Mark Steketee 5/17, Joel Paris 3/13)
Result: Melbourne Stars won by 42 runs
Player of the Match: Glenn Maxwell

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