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Green Sparks Thunder Win Amidst Rain Chaos
12 Jan
Summary
- Chris Green's rapid 34 off 13 balls secured a DLS method win.
- Melbourne Renegades posted 170 for 8, led by Hassan Khan's 46.
- Rain interruptions revised the target for Sydney Thunder's chase.
A rain-affected Big Bash League match saw Sydney Thunder secure a four-wicket win against Melbourne Renegades, decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The Renegades, after being put in to bat, compiled a competitive 170 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Josh Brown's 35 and Hassan Khan's defining 46 off 31 balls, which guided them past 160.
Sydney Thunder's pursuit of the target was repeatedly interrupted by rain, necessitating a revised calculation. Despite losing early wickets and facing a challenging chase, the Thunder found their momentum. Nic Maddinson's aggressive 30 off 17 balls kept them in contention before Chris Green's sensational 34 from just 13 deliveries sealed the victory.
Chris Green was deservedly named Player of the Match for his match-defining innings that clinched the win with 28 balls remaining under the DLS system. The Renegades' bowlers, including a four-wicket haul from Gurinder Sandhu, were ultimately unable to defend their total against Green's late heroics.
