betvisa cricketTwitter reactions: Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Renegades through DLS method to go top of standings

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Shaun Marsh guides Renegades to 166/6
Here is how Twitter reacted

In a rain-effected encounter, Sydney Thunder defeated Melbourne Renegades by seven runs at Carrara Oval in Queensland to go top of the points table in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 on Friday.

Chasing a revised target of 173, Thunder got off to a remarkable start as the opening duo of Usman Khawaja, and Alex Hales putꦦ together 52 runs on the scoreboaꦗrd inside first four overs.

Things were going nice for the ‘Men in Yellow’ before a blinder from Mackenzie Harvey at point region ended Hales’ innings. The explosive English opener scored 45 off just 19 balls with six boundaries.

On the other hand, Khawaja kept on tickling the scoreboard and formed another crucial partnership of 28 runs for the second wicket with Callum Ferguson (11) before Imad Wasim cleaned up Thunder skipper.

After 12 overs, Thunder made 117/2 with Khawaja and Sam Billings unbeaten on 48 and 10 respectively. The rain ye𝕴t again impacted the game and umpires were forced to announce the result of the contest. As per the DLS method, Thunder won the match by sevﷺen runs.

Shaun Marsh guides Renegades to 166/6

Renegades opener Shaun Marsh once again shined for hi🐟s team with the willow and lifted them to 166/6 when all the other batters relative✱ly failed to deliver.

Marsh smashed 87 off 48 balls laced up with five humungous sixes in a New Year’s Day clash, which was reduced to 17 overs-per-side due to rain.

The outstanding knock also helped Marsh climb the top of the run-scoring charts in this tournament with 233. He has surpassed Thunder captain Ferguson who has ꦍ208 runs in the competition.

Apart from Marsh, all-rounder Mohammad Nabi also made valuable contribution down the order with 33 off 24 del💙iveries including three maximums and a four.

For Thunder, medium-pacer Nathan McAndrew was the most successful bowler, as he picked up three wickets fඣor 41 in his quot🤪a of 4 overs.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Five in a row! 🖐
We win by seven runs on the DLS method after the m🐼atch was cut short due to rain 🌧 |
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL)

The weather gods have the better of us tonight.
The win by seven runs (DLS Method)
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)

Shaun Marsh is the best b﷽at in BBL history. So consistent
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell)

Most 50+ scores in games
20 – SHAUN MARSH (55 games)
20 – Aaron Finch (68)
20 – Chris Lynn (79)
18 – D'Arcy Short (49)

— Swamp (@sirswampthing)

Usman Khawaja right now talking gratitude ﷽on the player mic in tꦫhe rain break 😭♥️
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)

Still remarkable Shaun Marsh doesn’t have a Big Bash hundred. What a great exponent of orthodox cricket shots in the short forms. Criminal he hasn’t played more T20 for his c🥀ountry.
— Jacob Landsmeer (@jlandsme_93)

How clean is this hitting by Shaun Marsh?
— Lance Jenkinson (@westsport)

Five in a row for the Thunder!
— Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket)

Shaun Marsh joins Ben Dunk as the only bats to be dismissed for 87 in a # match. For the superstitious, there ha🌳ve been two 86s and three 88s.
— Ric Finlay (@RicFinlay)

I know he's unpopular, but great to see Shaun Marsh bat
— mentalist (@mentaliste)

Batted Shaun Marsh. So good to watch.
— Michael Lazarides (@LazaridesM1)

Mitch Perry's reaction to that outrageous catch by Mackenzie Harvey – priceless
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell)

Great chat with Usman Khawaja on Fox’s Big Bash coverage right now. Sh✃owing some great perspective about his career and life in general.
— Rudi Edsall (@RudiEdsall)

Credit to them both, Usman Khawaja earlier and Aaron Finch n🔯ow have both been excellent on the player mic tonight.
Great insights, generous with their answers..
— Brett McKay (@BMcSport)