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Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers 2026 Match 26 Full Commentary
Result · Jan 07 2026, Wed - 01:45 PM (IST)
PERTH SCORCHERS127
MELBOURNE RENEGADES130/6
Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets from the last ball
CRR:6.5
Player Of The Match
OUT! Run Out. Will Sutherland to Jhye Richardson. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Khan, by Rizwan. That brings us to the end of the first innings, with the Perth Scorchers posting a moderate total after being asked to bat first. Their openers struggled to get going, and the lack of momentum continued through the middle order. Aaron Hardie held one end firmly, scoring a valuable 44, but received little support as wickets fell at regular intervals. Gurinder Sandhu was the standout for the Melbourne Renegades, claiming four wickets, including a sensational three-wicket over. Can the Melbourne Renegades chase this down without much trouble, or will the Perth Scorchers' bowlers come up with a clever plan to defend their total? Stay tuned for the run chase ahead.
SIX! Will Sutherland to Jhye Richardson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Gurinder Sandhu to David Payne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Rizwan. What a grab from Rizwan.
Gurinder Sandhu to David Payne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
OUT! Caught. Gurinder Sandhu to Joel Paris. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Sutherland. Two in two.
OUT! Caught. Gurinder Sandhu to Aaron Hardie. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Fraser-McGurk. That's the wicket Melbourne Renegades wants.
FOUR! Gurinder Sandhu to Aaron Hardie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Gurinder Sandhu to Jhye Richardson. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.
Will Sutherland to Aaron Hardie. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Will Sutherland to Jhye Richardson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Elliott.
Will Sutherland to Jhye Richardson. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Will Sutherland to Aaron Hardie. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
Will Sutherland to Aaron Hardie. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Will Sutherland to Aaron Hardie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Hassan Khan to Aaron Hardie. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Peake.
Hassan Khan to Jhye Richardson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Sutherland.
OUT! Run Out. Hassan Khan to Nick Hobson. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Peake, by Behrendorff. Nick Hobson caught short of his crease.
Hassan Khan to Aaron Hardie. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.
Hassan Khan to Aaron Hardie. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, run save by Khan.
FOUR! Hassan Khan to Aaron Hardie. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Callum Stow to Aaron Hardie. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.
Callum Stow to Nick Hobson. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Sandhu.
Callum Stow to Aaron Hardie. Left-Arm Leg Spin full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, run save by Stow, fielded by Sandhu.
Callum Stow to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Peake.
Callum Stow to Nick Hobson. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Callum Stow to Aaron Hardie. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Peake, mis-fielded by Rizwan, fielded by Khan.
Sam Elliott to Aaron Hardie. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.
Sam Elliott to Nick Hobson. Length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Behrendorff.
Sam Elliott to Aaron Hardie. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fraser-McGurk.
Sam Elliott to Nick Hobson. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Seifert.
SIX! Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. What a match! Oliver Peake was the hero, smashing a six off the very last ball to seal a thrilling victory for his team. The contest was evenly poised for most of the game, but the Melbourne Renegades held their nerve under pressure and crossed the line thanks to Peake's brilliant knock. He scored a vital 42 runs, capped off in dramatic fashion with that last-ball six. The turning point proved to be the moment Ashton Turner's catch was overturned, giving Peake a second chance, which he made full use of. The Perth Scorchers bowlers fought valiantly right until the final delivery, but without enough runs on the board, their efforts ultimately went in vain. Oliver Peake is deservedly named the Player of the Match.
Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler for no runs.
Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Allen, fielded by Evans.
Aaron Hardie to Sam Elliott. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Turner.
Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on for 1 run.
APPEAL! Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Allen, by Evans, appeal made for Run Out. Oliver Peake managed to cross the line.
David Payne to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.
David Payne to Sam Elliott. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to third slip for 1 run, fielded by Evans.
David Payne to Sam Elliott. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Hobson.
OUT! Caught. David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Hardie. This match looks like a seesaw for both teams.
SIX! David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
David Payne to Oliver Peake. Length ball, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Turner.
Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.
Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side backing away cutting, to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Hardie.
Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Seaming away back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.
FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Off cutter full toss, off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Hobson.
Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Connolly, fielded by Hobson.
FOUR! David Payne to Oliver Peake. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
David Payne to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.
David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run.
APPEAL! David Payne to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, dropped catch by Turner, appeal made for Caught. Is there any twist in this game?
David Payne to Oliver Peake. Off cutter length ball, off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.
David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Beardman.
Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.
Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Beardman.
Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.
Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Beardman.
Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run.