Renegades make it a Melbourne derby final as Christian pulls off thriller
In a match of twists, turns and subplots the experience of Dan Christian proved the decisive factor amid tension and umpiring controversy
In a match of twists, turns and subplots the experience of Dan Christian proved the decisive factor amid tension and umpiring controversy
Commentator: Andrew McGlashan
Melbourne Renegades win by three wickets with one ball to spare and that means it's Renegades v Stars for a Melbourne Derby BBL final. That was a terrific game of T20 cricket. Finished off the by one of the grand old me of the T20 game, Dan Christan. "The boys set it up really well," says Christian, "didn't leave it too far out of reach. If they miss their yorker hopefully I can get it over the fence. Best wicket we've had here all year."
JImmy: "#vicsdoitbetter. If only the Derby final was at the MCG though."
There's a lot to unpack from that match. The Sixers raced out of the blocks before the Renegades fought back with the ball. The Renegades did well to always be around the rate needed, handy innings from Sam Harper, Cameron White and Tom Cooper before the grandstand finish (we'll skim over Finch's switch hit!). And then there was the umpiring!
John: "Excellent match, excellent coverage. Gnasher, I hope you'll do the finals too!" I'll be back John, no fear!
We'll wrap things up there for now. I'm off for a lie down but will be back for the big one on Sunday (remember, it's an afternoon game). Until then, it's goodbye from Gnasher and thanks for joining us.
Everyone inside the circle? Someone standing by the stumps for the return throw?
2 off 3 balls
Dot ball and Christian hasn't got the strike...Arun VS: "Somebody said that this is a one sided game.I think that this is one of the best semi finals in BBL history" Aged well, didn't it!
CJ Boyce hit wicket b Dwarshuis 11 (10b 1x4 0x6) SR: 110.00
Seven needed off the last over. Can Dwarshuis pull off a miracle?
He's known as 'Siri' and once again Dan Christian provided in the answer in a tight T20 run chase. Does another title beckon?
In a match of twists, turns and subplots the experience of Dan Christian proved the decisive factor amid tension and umpiring controversy
Square-leg umpire Gerard Abood called a no-ball against the Renegades wicket-keeper Sam Harper for moving his gloves in front of the stumps, but the movement occurred after the striker had hit the ball
Like the MCG, the drop-in trays at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne have created a mixed bag of tracks this season. But the bowlers are not complaining
Until Sydney Sixers' dramatic collapse in the final group game this match looked to be heading to the SCG but now the Docklands pitch will be under the microscope again