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Melbourne Renegades secured a narrow✱ 9-run victory over the Melbourne Stars in Match 28 of the . The Renegades held their nerve in a 👍high-pressure game to move up the tournament standings.
Renegades sets a competitive total
Electing to bat first, the Renegades posted a challenging total of 170/6 in their 20 ܫovers. Despite a shaky start, Nicole Faltum anchored the innings with a stellar knock of 66 not out off 42 balls, studded with seven fours and a si🎃x. Georgia Prestwidge provided a late flourish, smashing 23 off just 9 deliveries, which included three fours and a six. All-rounder Kim Garth (2/32) was the pick of the bowlers for the Stars.
Stars’ spirited chase falls short
Chasing 171 for victory, the Stars started cautiously but lost early wickets. Kapp (32 off 25) and Rhys McKenna (34 off 18) kept the chase alive with fighting knocks. However, consistent breakthroughs from the Renegades’ bowlers, including Hayley Matthews (2/27) and Deandra Dottin (2/32), stifled their momentum. Sarah Coyte’s disciplined spell (2/13 in 2 overs) at the death .
A thrജilling win for the Melbourne Renegades
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Key performances and turning points
The match saw impressive individual performances. Faltum’s calm and composed knock underlined her value as a dependable middle-order batter, while Georgia Wareham chipped in with a crucial 34. For the Stars, McKenna showcased her striking ability, but the lack of partnerships ultimately cost them the game.
Player of the Match
Faltum was named Playe♔r of the Match for her gritty half-century, which proved decisive in a closely contested affair.
With this win, the Renegades continue their fight for a spot in the playoffꦰs, while the Stars will look to regroup and bounce back in their upc🍸oming matches.
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