After winning the toss and electing to bowl on what was a sticky, warm night at Etihad Stadium, the Melbourne Renegades had to endure a painful 20 overs at the hands of the Melbourne Stars.
Cameron White (22) and Luke Wright (39) fired the Stars into a winning position early, and even when White was dismissed off the bowling of young Nick Winter, the damage had already been done, with the Stars run rate above eight an over. Continue reading Renegades see 112 Stars after New Year Derby clash
In this final Big Bash League series of previews, the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers go under the hammer as we near the start of BBL|02.
The Strikers had a strong team but were somewhat underwhelming in terms of results. The Scorchers, meanwhile, made the BBL|01 and took it right up to eventual champions the Sydney Sixers.
The Strikers will be facing some tough competition, after losing key all-rounder Andrew McDonald to injury. The Justin Langer (coach) lead Scorchers have got firepower once again.
Key players include: Continue reading Cricket: Under The Microscope: Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers
