22fun BBL 2024-25: Adelaide Strikers Beat Melbourne Renegades By 5 Wickets

Adelaide Strikers in action in the BBL 2024-25 Photo: X|Strikers_BBL Adelaide Strikers in action in the BBL 2024-25 Photo: X|Strikers_BBL

Melbourne Renegades suffered a 5-wicket loss at the hands of Adelaide Strikers in match 20 of the ongoing Big Bash League 2024-25 at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday22fun, January 2. (More Cricket News)

After opting to bowl first, the Strikers restricted the Renegades to 142/9 and chased the target comfortably in 17.1 overs, thanks to Chris Lynn's blistering knock.

The Renegades struggled to stabilize their promising start after Josh Brown's 66 off 41 balls. After his dismissal in the 14th over, the team faltered badly.

"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award again," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.

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A late collapse saw them lose six wickets for just 42 runs, leaving them with a below-par total on a tricky pitch.

Now, chasing the target of the 143 runs, Chris Lynn stole the show with a scintillating 88 off 51 balls.

He received good support from D’Arcy Short22fun, who contributed 27 off 20. Despite losing a few wickets late in the innings, the Strikers secured victory with 17 balls to spare.