A rain-affected encounter at the Sydney Showground Stadium saw Sydney Thunder register a crucial four-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades via the DLS method in Match 33 of the Big Bash League 2025–26 season. Chasing a revised target after interruptions, the Thunder rode on a blistering late cameo from Chris Green to seal the contest with 28 balls to spare.
Melbourne Renegades post competitive 170 despite mixed innings
Asked to bat first after Thunder skipper opted to bowl, Melbourne Renegades posted a competitive 170 for 8 in their 20 overs. The innings was built on steady starts from Josh Brown and Tim Seifert, who added vital runs at the top. Brown’s aggressive 35 off 25, featuring three fours and as many sixes, set the tempo, while Seifert chipped in with a fluent 29.
The middle order, however, struggled to convert starts into big scores. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s quick 19 off just nine balls provided momentum, but wickets at regular intervals prevented the Renegades from fully capitalising. Mohammad Rizwan anchored briefly with 26, before Hassan Khan played the defining knock of the innings. His 46 off 31 balls, laced with four towering sixes, lifted the Renegades past the 160-run mark and ensured a competitive total.
For the Thunder, Wes Agar and Ryan Hadley were the standout bowlers, picking up two wickets each. David Willey also struck twice, though he proved expensive at the death as the Renegades accelerated in the final overs.
Sydney Thunder chase disrupted by rain but Chris Green turns the tide
Sydney Thunder’s reply was frequently halted by rain, resulting in a revised target under DLS. The chase began shakily as early wickets pegged the hosts back, with Matthew Gilkes and Cameron Bancroft falling cheaply. Sam Konstas showed early intent with a brisk 18, while Sam Billings attempted to stabilise the innings with a composed 33.
The real momentum shift came through Nic Maddinson, whose attacking 30 off 17 balls reignited Thunder’s hopes. Yet, just when the game seemed evenly poised, it was Green who changed the complexion entirely. Walking in under pressure, Green unleashed a stunning 34 off just 13 deliveries, smashing three fours and three sixes to swing the DLS equation firmly in Thunder’s favour.
Despite Gurinder Sandhu’s impressive four-wicket haul for the Renegades, the damage was already done. Green’s onslaught ensured the Thunder crossed the revised target at 140 for 6 in just 15.2 overs. Green was deservingly named Player of the Match for his match-defining knock under pressure.
Chris Green’s unbeaten cameo earns him the Player of the Match award against the Melbourne Renegades ⚡#ChrisGreen #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/jet0tZa42u
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 12, 2026
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