In a thrilling encounter at Docklands Stadium, the 10th match of the
Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 unfolded between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat. The contest saw
Brisbane Heat defeating Melbourne Renegades and registering their third win in the exciting competition.
Jake Fraser-McGurk powers Renegades to a respectable total
Melbourne Renegades, batting first, posted a competitive total of 162/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk emerged as the standout performer for the Renegades, smashing an impressive 55 runs off just 23 deliveries, including seven sixes.
Jonathan Wells also contributed significantly with 34 runs off 24 balls. However, the Renegades faced some challenges with notable wickets falling early in the innings, including
Quinton de Kock and
Joe Clarke.
Paul Walter shines with all-round show
Brisbane Heat’s bowling effort was led by
Paul Walter, who performed brilliantly. Walter dominated the proceedings and claimed three crucial wickets for 27 runs in his four overs.
Spencer Johnson and
Xavier Bartlett also made valuable contributions with the ball, taking one wicket each.
Chasing a target of 163 runs, Brisbane Heat showcased a commendable batting display, ultimately securing victory with 163/4 in 18.1 overs.
Matt Renshaw played a pivotal role, scoring 49 runs off 37 balls, while
Sam Billings and Walter provided crucial support with 40 and 30 runs, respectively.
Melbourne Renegades’ bowlers struggled to contain the Heat’s batters, with
Mujeeb Ur Rahman being the most successful, claiming two wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. In the end, Brisbane Heat emerged victorious, winning the match by 6 wickets.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Tall Paul delivers with bat and ball! ?
@KFC #POTM #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/JobGeLm3uu — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
December 21, 2023
No one in Australia is better to watch then Fraser-Mcgurk. Easily the most talented young batter in the country. His potential doesn’t actually have a ceiling.
#rooster ?
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32)
December 21, 2023
Players to take 3+ wickets & hit 3+ sixes in the one
@BBL game
Marcus Stoinis
Jack Wildermuth
PAUL WALTER
@HeatBBL #MRvBH #BBL13 — Swamp (@sirswampthing)
December 21, 2023
Soaring in Melbourne ?
#HEATWIN pic.twitter.com/6xRUYWJyBG — Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL)
December 21, 2023
Not our night.
#GETONRED pic.twitter.com/CqZ2qLtDhm — Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL)
December 21, 2023
I'll be very surprised if Paul Walter doesn't represent England very soon.
#BBL13 — Vignesh Bharadwaj (@VBharadwaj31)
December 21, 2023
Some game for Paul Walter in the BBL – 3-27 with the ball before whacking 30* off 15 at the death.
— Yas Rana (@Yas_Wisden)
December 21, 2023
Paul Walter for England
@GeorgeDobell1 ? He would be perfect on the West Indies slower pitches.
— Chris (@ChrisWorth1)
December 21, 2023
Paul Walter you beautaaaayyyy
— Zane (@nufczane_)
December 21, 2023
Big fan of Paul Walter
#BBL13 — Mike Johnson (@mikes_mail_)
December 21, 2023
Paul Walter, like Ben Cutting, but good.
#BBL13 — Triggy (@spankee)
December 21, 2023
The player of the match is (Tall) Paul Walter for his 3/27 + 30* (15) ?
#BBL13 pic.twitter.com/ZvqIQ8Cqdf — 7Cricket (@7Cricket)
December 21, 2023
Paul Walter is bowling like a demon in the Big Bash
pic.twitter.com/yjr5o5cFIc — Rhys Knott (@wrhys_writes)
December 21, 2023
Paul Walter Supremacy ?
Very good player, will come good in this year’s BBL with the mediocre squads, might struggle v Perth maybe
3/27 with the ball , 30(15)* with the bat
#BBL13 #PaulWalter https://t.co/qTaHpOwMXO — Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk)
December 21, 2023
Paul Walter what an addition to this Heat side. And tbh they are using him better than his original Manchester originals team
— Archer (@poserarcher)
December 21, 2023
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